public health

Fentanyl Deaths in Texas Dropped 42% Following the 'One Pill Kills' Campaign

Newly released data from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) shows fentanyl-related poisoning deaths dropped by more than…

1 week ago

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures $720 Million Opioid Settlement

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has announced a new $720 million multistate opioid settlement with eight pharmaceutical companies accused…

1 month ago

Sessions Says ‘MarijuaNO’ to Pam Bondi and the DOJ

Rep. Pete Sessions (R) is leading a group of Republican lawmakers in urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to reject…

2 months ago

LONESTAR — 7.23.2025 — Patrick Share Special Session Priorities — Texas & Spain Strengthen Economic Partnership — and More...

Patrick Announces Legislative Priorities for Special Session Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick (R) has announced the legislative priorities for the…

3 months ago

Governor Abbott Orders Formation of Screwworm Response Team Amid Growing Threat

Governor Greg Abbott (R) has directed two state agencies to form a joint task force to combat the growing threat…

4 months ago