The bill amends the Occupations Code to enhance the training requirements for peace officers regarding opioid overdoses. It introduces a new subsection (u) to Section 1701.253, mandating that as part of the minimum curriculum, officers must complete a training program on opioid overdoses established under the newly added Section 1701.273. This training program will include instruction on recognizing the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose and administering various types of opioid antagonists, including injectable and nasal forms.

Additionally, the bill establishes a requirement for continuing education on opioid overdoses under the new Section 1701.3526, which states that officers must complete the training program on opioid overdoses as part of their continuing education. The implementation of these changes will be overseen by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, which is required to adopt rules for this purpose. The new training requirements will apply to officers who begin their training on or after January 1, 2026, and the bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Occupations Code 1701.253 (Occupations Code 1701)