House Bill No. 5591 mandates that peace officers in Texas receive training on opioid overdoses as part of their minimum curriculum and continuing education requirements. The bill introduces new provisions in the Occupations Code, specifically adding Subsection (u) to Section 1701.253, which requires officers to complete a training program established under the newly created Section 1701.273. This training program will cover 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 Section 1701.3526, which stipulates that officers must complete the opioid overdose training as part of their continuing education programs. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement is tasked with implementing these changes, and the new requirements will apply to officers starting their training on or after January 1, 2026. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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