H.B. No. 3062 introduces a new requirement for public institutions of higher education in Texas to provide research-based instruction on fentanyl prevention and drug poisoning awareness to undergraduate students during their first semester. The bill adds Section 51.9363 to the Education Code, which outlines the specific content that must be included in this instruction, such as suicide prevention, prevention of fentanyl abuse and addiction, awareness of local resources, and health education regarding substance use and abuse. The instruction can be delivered online and may involve various organizations, including educational institutions, libraries, community service organizations, and local public health agencies.

The provisions of this bill will apply starting with undergraduate students who enroll in public institutions of higher education for the fall semester of 2026. The bill is set to take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote from both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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