National Overdose Awareness Month

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

2026-0772 National Overdose Awareness Month On a motion made by Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel, and seconded by Commissioner Andrew Sommerman, the following order was passed and adopted by the Commissioners Court of Dallas County, State of Texas: BRIEFING DATE: August 4, 2026 FUNDING SOURCE: NA Be it resolved and ordered that the Dallas County Commissioners Court does hereby NOW, THEREFORE , Dallas County Commissioner’s Court does hereby proclaim August 2026 as National Overdose Awareness Month and specifically highlight August 31, 2026, International Overdose Awareness Day. We urge all residents, community organizations, healthcare providers, and businesses to observe this month and day by raising awareness of overdose prevention, supporting local recovery resources, and extending compassion and dignity to all those affected by substance use.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.6/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).