Opioid Crisis and Harm Reduction
Summary
The county put $175,000 into a contract with Communities for Recovery to help people in opioid recovery find housing.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
$175,000 in county opioid abatement funds goes to Communities for Recovery.
Residents in opioid recovery who need help finding stable housing.
Taxpayers might feel the pinch if this leads to higher local taxes to fund these new programs.
Mentions & discussions (8)
Commissioners Court - Nov 3, 2026
The county put $175,000 into a contract with Communities for Recovery to help people in opioid recovery find housing.
Commissioners Court - Oct 27, 2026
Drug toxicity remains the county's leading cause of accidental death, with 301 deaths in 2025. The court extended the crisis declaration and heard warnings about new synthetic opioids and concentrated 7-OH kratom products sold at gas stations.
Commissioners Court - Jun 12, 2026
Travis and Caldwell counties declared local disasters to get ahead of the New World screwworm, a parasitic fly threatening livestock, pets, and wildlife. Officials are stressing daily animal checks and self-reporting to keep the pest from gaining a foothold.
Commissioners Court - Apr 30, 2026
Through partnerships with community organizations like the Texas Harm Reduction Alliance and local health departments, Travis County distributed thousands of doses of naloxone, resulting in a significant drop in accidental overdose and fentanyl deaths.
Commissioners Court - Apr 21, 2026
Travis County agreed to accept settlement funds from several pharmaceutical companies and distributors to help offset prior opioid-related expenses.
Commissioners Court - Apr 16, 2026
Travis County is using federal grant funds and local opioid settlement dollars to embed peer recovery specialists in emergency rooms and the child welfare system. These peers with lived experience help individuals navigate treatment, secure housing, and maintain sobriety during acute crises.
City of Austin, Travis County and Community Partners Highlight Milestones in Fight Against Opioid Overdose Epidemic
City of Austin, Travis County and Community Partners Highlight Milestones in Fight Against Opioid Overdose Epidemic AustinTexas.gov
The overdose rise in Travis County is part of a growing trend
The overdose rise in Travis County is part of a growing trend The Texas Tribune
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