Program Overview

Program Statute, Rules & Policies

The Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council is codified in Texas Government Code pursuant to Senate Bill 1827, 87th Legislature, Regular Session, and amendments in Senate Bill 1901, 89th Legislature, Regular Session.

Additionally, the Opioid Abatement Fund Council rules are located in 34 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 16, Subchapter C. The Council may vote to adopt or amend rules during full Council Meetings after a period of public comment.

• On July 7, 2023, the adopted program rules were published in the Texas Register and became effective on July 10, 2023.
• On March 15, 2024, adopted rule 16.222 implementing hospital district funding distribution was published in the Texas Register and became effective on March 18, 2024.
• On September 26, 2025, adopted rules amending rules 16.200 (definitions), 16.208 (grant application review), and 16.211 (allowable costs) were published in the Texas Register and became effective on October 1, 2025.

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