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Former Texas Tech professor pleads guilty after prosecutors say he used supply chain expertise to run fentanyl network
By S.E. Jenkins at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· July 8, 2026
· 3 min read
He once taught students how to manage supply chains, but prosecutors say a former Texas Tech professor used that same knowledge to run an illegal fentanyl network. Now, he's pleaded guilty in a case involving deadly drugs, prostitution and at least eight overdoses, according to federal prosecutor...
Key takeaway Federal prosecutors say Daniel Taylor, 51, used his background as a marketing and supply chain management professor to help build what they describe as his own illegal drug network.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The guilty plea of a former Texas Tech professor for conspiring to distribute fentanyl has significant implications for the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including Southlake . As a community within the larger metroplex, Southlake residents may be concerned about the potential spread of illicit drugs into their own neighborhoods. The fact that the professor used his expertise in supply chain management to build a network of fentanyl distribution raises questions about the vulnerability of local communities to such operations. Furthermore, the case highlights the need for increased awareness and vigilance among parents, educators, and law enforcement in Tarrant County to prevent the proliferation of deadly drugs like fentanyl. The connection between the professor's actions and the overdoses in the Lubbock area serves as a warning for Southlake and surrounding communities to be proactive in addressing the opioid crisis and its far-reaching consequences.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 3 min
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