Critics of the governor say he needs to focus on improving public health measures instead of stirring up fear around the border.
He said the state needs more harm reduction strategies. Leaders could allocate funding to make Narcan, which can reverse an overdose, more available. Texas could also legalize fentanyl test strips so people know what they’re ingesting. Additionally, Kilmer said the state needs better syringe service programs where people can take their used needles and exchange them for new materials.
According to data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection , in 2018, there were 214 fentanyl-related deaths in Texas. In 2021, there were 1,672. Graziani said Gov. Abbott’s messaging about this being a border issue is “disappointing.” She thinks the money that’s being spent there to reduce the supply should instead be directed toward harm reduction strategies.
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