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 distribution aims to help hospital districts address opioid-related needs in their communities, reflecting ongoing efforts to support treatment and recovery services for those affected by the opioid crisis.
“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.”
Individual amounts for each local hospital district are determined by factors such as hospital size and estimated distribution amounts from settlement agreements. The council regularly updates its Hospital District Dashboard with details on distributed funds.
Some eligible hospital districts have not yet taken formal action required to receive these funds, prompting encouragement from the Comptroller’s office for all eligible districts to participate so resources can be fully used against the opioid crisis. Hospital districts must report annually on how funds are spent, while under certain settlements, Texas must also file an annual report describing proceeds received and their use.
Besides disbursements for hospitals, the trust fund continues making payments to other political subdivisions, including more than $11.5 million distributed in March 2026. The council also awards competitive grants statewide for projects focused on abating the opioid crisis.
More information about settlement agreements and related documents is available through the Comptroller’s website.
