Texas Department of Public Safety
Fentanyl
Public Health

DPS: ‘One pill can kill’

  • Photo by Drug Enforcement Agency
    Photo by Drug Enforcement Agency

    The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) answered Gov. Greg Abbott’s call to action for state agencies by launching a new public awareness campaign this month to highlight the dangers of fentanyl. 

    The multi-pronged campaign includes posting informational signage in DPS buildings, public service announcements at driver license offices statewide, and publishing a webpage (www.dps.texas.gov/onepillkills) offering valuable resources.

    “Fentanyl is now the deadliest drug threat facing Texas and the nation, with thousands of innocent Texans and Americans losing their lives to this clandestine killer,” said Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. “With help from state agencies, Texas is increasing efforts to stop Mexican drug cartels from smuggling this deadly drug into our communities, as well as raising awareness of the danger this drug poses, even with just one pill."

    Read more at https://bit.ly/3t5fI0B.