Opioid Settlement Fund Management
Summary
El Paso is sitting on a pile of opioid settlement cash that’s just gathering dust instead of helping people on the ground. It’s frustrating because our local addiction services are desperate for funding while this money remains locked in a bank account.
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Last discussed Apr 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
The court approved the allocation of over $160,000 in settlement funds.
Residents struggling with addiction and the local criminal justice system.
People currently suffering from addiction are being harmed because they aren't getting the life-saving help this money was specifically set aside to provide.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Commissioners Court Regular - Business - Apr 27, 2026
The county is deciding how to spend money from opioid lawsuit settlements to help with addiction and criminal justice.
El Paso received $5.2 million to mitigate opioid risks, with more funds to come. Most of that money sits unspent
El Paso received $5.2 million to mitigate opioid risks, with more funds to come. Most of that money sits unspent El Paso Matters
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