Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced on Apr. 6 that the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council is distributing a third round of settlement funds totaling $11.8 million to hospital districts across the state from the Opioid Abatement Trust Fund.
The funding aims to help local communities address opioid-related needs, including improving access to treatment and recovery services for those affected by opioid misuse. Hospital districts play an important role in responding to the ongoing opioid crisis in Texas.
“Hospital districts across Texas play a vital role in responding to the opioid crisis,” Hancock said. “These distributions reflect a commitment to supporting their efforts to address opioid-related needs and improve access to critical treatment and recovery services.”
The amounts allocated for each hospital district are determined by factors such as hospital size and estimated distribution amounts outlined in settlement agreements. The council provides regular updates on its Hospital District Dashboard, showing how much has been distributed to each district.
Some eligible hospital districts have not yet opted in for these funds, according to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, which encourages all eligible entities to participate so resources can be fully used against the opioid crisis. By law, hospital districts must report annually on how they use these funds for remediation efforts, while certain settlements require statewide annual reporting on proceeds received and spent.
In addition to this latest disbursement, more than $11.5 million was distributed in March 2026 from the trust fund to other political subdivisions. The council also awards competitive grants statewide for projects aimed at abating opioid misuse.
