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Burleson County court approves applying for federal opioid-response grant
Summary
The Commissioners Court authorized applying to the Bureau of Justice Assistance COSSUP 'Reaching Rural' initiative to address opioid and stimulant substance use in rural communities.
Commissioner David Hildebrand moved and Commissioner Robert (Bobby) Urbanosky seconded a motion for Burleson County to apply to the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP) 'Reaching Rural: Advancing Collaborative Solutions' initiative. The court approved the application unanimously.
The minutes reference attachments for the application but do not specify program details such as the grant amount, local match requirements, or the lead agency for the application. The application signals the county’s interest in pursuing federal support to address opioid and stimulant substance-use challenges in rural communities.
