Overview

Eight high-risk counties selected on the severity of alcohol-related motor vehicle fatalities received funding for community coalitions to implement environmental strategies. The work of the community coalitions will be evaluated for their effectiveness in carrying out community change. A focus on underage and college-age binge drinking will be prioritized as part of the statewide strategy that is detailed in the Texas state plan. The strategic prevention framework will allow the state to build effective and meaningful collaborations through state and local community partnerships. The strategic plan is designed to strengthen the regional Prevention Resource Centers and local community coalitions to improve the prevention service delivery system through implementation of the five steps of the framework