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.

HB 1837 creates a mandatory training program for Texas law enforcement officers on handling fentanyl-related offenses. The bill requires the Department of Public Safety to establish training covering collaboration with prosecutors on fentanyl cases, identifying border-related criminal activity involving Penalty Group 1-B substances (like fentanyl), and safest handling methods for these drugs. It also includes instruction on proper opioid antagonist use (for overdose reversal) and allows the training to count toward officers' required continuing education hours. The program directly affects local peace officers and aims to improve safety and investigative capabilities related to fentanyl trafficking.