Bay City has officially joined the latest national opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, ensuring the community remains eligible for potential funding to fight addiction. City Council ratified Mayor Robert Nelson’s earlier signature last week, keeping Bay City in step with other Texas municipalities ahead of the national deadline. Like last year’s Kroger settlement, this agreement could help fund local education, prevention, and treatment programs aimed at curbing opioid abuse. The exact payout will depend on statewide participation, but city leaders say opting in protects resources for Bay City.