JUSTICE FOR JERRY
Support the Jerry Hernandez Fentanyl Accountability Act
Remembering Jerry Hernandez

Jerry Hernandez was a son, a father, a brother, a friend and a person whose life mattered. His life ended after acute fentanyl and methamphetamine toxicity. The medical examiner classified his death as accidental.

The person who supplied the drugs was never identified. For our family, that leaves painful questions and a desire to help prevent other families from experiencing the same loss.

We are starting Justice for Jerry to ask Texas lawmakers to review and strengthen how fatal fentanyl poisonings are investigated and addressed.

We are asking for consideration of:

Thorough investigations: Support the resources and investigative steps needed to pursue leads in fatal fentanyl poisoning cases, including cases where the supplier is initially unknown.
Accountability: Review whether Texas law provides appropriate accountability when someone knowingly manufactures or distributes fentanyl that causes a death.
Better coordination: Encourage effective coordination among law enforcement, medical examiners, prosecutors, and other agencies.
Family communication: Promote clear, compassionate communication with families about the investigation process and available information.
Prevention and awareness: Support education and prevention efforts to help protect others from fentanyl-related deaths.
We understand that every case is different, and every investigation must follow the evidence and the law. Our goal is to encourage a thoughtful review of policies and practical improvements—not to prejudge any individual case.

Please sign and share this petition to show your support for reviewing Texas policies and pursuing meaningful changes in memory of Jerry Hernandez.

No family should feel that their loved one’s death does not matter. Jerry’s name can help bring attention to an issue affecting families across Texas.

For Jerry. And for those we can still protect.

This petition is a public request for consideration and legislative review. It is not an official legislative bill or vote.