H.B. No. 4783 introduces a new requirement for the Texas Health and Safety Code by adding Section 461A.060, which mandates a biennial report on governmental opioid antagonist programs aimed at reversing and preventing opioid overdoses. The report, due by October 1 of each even-numbered year, will be prepared by the commission and submitted to the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house. It will evaluate the distribution of opioid antagonists in Texas and include a needs assessment for existing programs, establish a statewide saturation goal, and outline strategies for distribution. Additionally, the report will detail funding sources, available programs, and recommendations for improving overdose responses among high-risk populations.

The bill emphasizes the importance of collaboration, requiring the commission to coordinate with state agencies and institutions of higher education that are involved in the distribution of opioid antagonists. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, following its passage in both the House and Senate.

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