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HB1837: Relating to the enforcement and prevention of offenses involving the manufacture or delivery of controlled substances listed in Penalty Group 1 or 1-B, law enforcement officer safety in handling those substances, and the manufacture and proper use of opioid antagonists.

: Ryan Guillen (R-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: May 13, 2025
Health
Health--General
Crimes
BORDER
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Law Enforcement
PEACE OFFICERS
Crimes--Drugs
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
Interim Studies
Governor
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse
LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
LETHAL OPIOID POISONING PREVENTION TASK FORCE
Bill ProgressPassed One Chamber
  1. Introduced (completed)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber (current step)
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Relating to the enforcement and prevention of offenses involving the manufacture or delivery of controlled substances listed in Penalty Group 1 or 1-B, law enforcement officer safety in handling those substances, and the manufacture and proper use of opioid antagonists.

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