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Commissioners unanimously authorize $850,000 to renew six opioid-abatement contracts
Summary
After community partner presentations on naloxone distribution, peer recovery and harm-reduction services, HHS asked the court to authorize $850,000 in opioid abatement funds to renew six social-service contracts for FY27; the court approved the recommendation unanimously.
Travis County Health and Human Services asked the Commissioners Court to renew six social-service contracts funded with opioid settlement proceeds for one additional year, citing ongoing naloxone distribution, outreach and peer-support work. HHS reported $879,113 was currently unallocated in the opioid abatement earmark and requested $850,000 to renew contracts, leaving an estimated balance of $392,421 in the earmark.
County and community partners described measurable outcomes from the funded programs: outreach interactions, recovery support sessions, naloxone trainings and clinic-based medication-assisted treatment slots. After questions about state-level funding cuts and monitoring, Commissioner Howard moved and Commissioner Morales seconded authorization of the funding renewal; the court voted unanimously to continue the six contracts.
