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AUSTIN, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott will host the One Pill Kills Summit on Thursday, April 6 at the Texas Medical Association in Austin.
Following his 2023 State of the State Address when he announced the fentanyl crisis as one of his emergency items, Governor Abbott’s One Pill Kills Summit will bring together Texas families, law enforcement, state officials, education leaders, health care professionals, and other fentanyl advocates to raise awareness about the growing fentanyl crisis and collaborate on strategies to save lives. The summit will feature three panels of speakers, highlighting the work Texas has done to address the scourge of fentanyl and discuss ways to strengthen our fight against this deadly drug.
Following the summit, the Governor will make a major announcement at a press conference regarding Texas’ ongoing efforts to protect all Texans from the dangers of fentanyl.
WHAT: One Pill Kills Summit, press conference
WHEN: Thursday, April 6 at 1:30 PM
Check-in begins at 1:00 PM
Press conference begins at 5:00 PM
WHERE: Texas Medical Association
Thompson Auditorium
401 West 15th Street
Austin TX, 78701
PANEL 1: A conversation between fentanyl awareness advocates, Texas law enforcement, and other leaders on how the fentanyl crisis is impacting families and communities across the state and what more can be done to address this deadly crisis head-on.
WHO: Governor Greg Abbott
Texas Against Fentanyl Founder Stefanie Turner
National Border Patrol Council President Brandon Judd
Zapata County Sheriff Ray Del Bosque
Montgomery County Sheriff Rand Henderson
Coalition to End Fentanyl Poisoning & Opioid Overdose Vice President Sandra Bagwell
North Texas Fentanyl Coalition Founder Stephanie Hellstern
Danica Kaprosy’s Mother Veronica Kaprosy
Leander High School Student Jenna Mitchell
PANEL 2: A discussion between state agency leaders and law enforcement on efforts underway to address this deadly crisis through the Governor’s statewide One Pill Kills campaign and other initiatives to save lives.
WHO: Governor Greg Abbott
Texas Against Fentanyl Founder Stefanie Turner
Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw
Texas Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Cecile Young
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Executive Director Bryan Collier
Texas Juvenile Justice Department Executive Director Shandra Carter
Texas Workforce Commission Chairman Bryan Daniel
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath
Texas Department of State Health Services Commissioner Dr. Jennifer Shuford
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Commissioner Dr. Harrison Keller
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Commissioner Stephanie Muth
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Chairman Kevin Lilly
Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn
Houston High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Director Mike McDaniel
PANEL 3: A discussion between Texas lawmakers on proposed legislation in the current 88th Legislative Session that will strengthen the state’s efforts to stop the flow of fentanyl in Texas communities, save lives, and improve fentanyl awareness outreach and education efforts for the public.
WHO: Governor Greg Abbott
Texas Against Fentanyl Founder Stefanie Turner
Senator Joan Huffman
Senator Royce West
Representative Frederick Frazier
Representative Craig Goldman
Representative Donna Howard
Representative Terri Leo-Wilson
Representative John Lujan
Representative Tom Oliverson
Representative James Talarico
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