SB 1944
84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the disposition of a firearm seized from certain persons with mental illness.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 35
82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, JoseSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to extending a local behavioral health intervention pilot project.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 39
82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to a court's authority to order a proposed patient to receive extended outpatient mental health services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 54
82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 166
82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to the civil liability of an employer or former employer of a mental health services provider who engages in sexual exploitation of a patient or former patient.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 167
82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard PenaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 383
82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to allowing a surrogate decision-maker to consent to certain medical treatments on behalf of an inmate of a correctional facility.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 748
82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to a criminal defendant's incompetency to stand trial, to certain related time credits, and to the maximum period allowed for restoration of the defendant to competency.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 836
82-0 (2011)
Author: Shelton, Mark | et. al.
Relating to certain persons receiving mental health services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1128
82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, JoseSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to consent to certain medical treatments by a surrogate decision-maker on behalf of certain inmates.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1192
82-0 (2011)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to the requirement and study of insurance coverage for serious emotional disturbance of a child.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1292
82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to coverage of certain eating disorders as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1481
82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of person first respectful language in reference to individuals with disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1670
82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1829
82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to an application for emergency detention and to the transfer to a mental hospital of a person admitted for emergency detention.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1908
82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain providers of correctional health care.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1946
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the use of seclusion by community centers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2037
82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the court-ordered administration of psychoactive medication or other care or treatment with respect to certain criminal defendants determined to be incompetent to stand trial.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2096
82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the filing of writs of habeas corpus in mental health cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2099
82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to an alert for a missing person with an intellectual disability.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2119
82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the requirement that the Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments provide certain services and programs.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2124
82-0 (2011)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to victim notification regarding the release of a defendant who was acquitted by reason of insanity in a criminal case.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2155
82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to information required of an applicant for a driver's license.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2228
82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain physical injuries that are self-inflicted by a minor.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2258
82-0 (2011)
Author: Deshotel, JoeSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the use and transferability of certain state property transferred from the state to Spindletop MHMR Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2269
82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities by the Texas Workforce Commission and the Department of Family and Protective Services, including the Texas Rising Star Program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2300
82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for an enrollee with certain mental disorders.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2407
82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the designation of the San Angelo State Supported Living Center as a forensic state supported living center.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2933
82-0 (2011)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to the collection of data related to health benefit plan claims for the treatment of a child's serious mental illness.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3039
82-0 (2011)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to exempting from ad valorem taxation certain real property used to provide housing to certain persons with disabilities.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HB 3146
82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to consent for treatment for chemical dependency in a treatment facility and required training for the facility's intake personnel.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3197
82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to creating a pilot program to implement the culture change model of care at certain state supported living centers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3242
82-0 (2011)
Author: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to procedures for the disposition of certain weapons seized by a law enforcement agency.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3281
82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the containment of costs incurred in the correctional health care system.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 3342
82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to representation of and by the state and joinder of the state in certain mental health proceedings.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3380
82-0 (2011)
Author: Shelton, Mark
Relating to certain persons receiving mental health services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3398
82-0 (2011)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to review and revision of certain memoranda of understanding.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3401
82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the authority of the Commission on Jail Standards and addressing mental health issues in jail.
House: County Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3406
82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the authority of a psychologist to delegate certain acts to a person under the psychologist's supervision.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3692
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to peace officer interaction with persons with mental illness and to a person's incompetency to stand trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3763
82-0 (2011)
Author: Marquez, Marisa
Relating to the release of inmates in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or other forms of supervised release.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
SB 26
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the use of person first respectful language in reference to individuals with disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 41
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Davis, John
Relating to the use of restraints in state supported living centers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 43
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to the civil liability of an employer or former employer of a mental health services provider who engages in sexual exploitation of a patient or former patient.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 44
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the detention and transportation of a person with a mental illness.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 47
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the pro re nata administration of psychoactive medications in certain residential health care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 55
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the administration of psychoactive medications to persons receiving services in certain facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 78
82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to adverse licensing, listing, or registration decisions by certain health and human services agencies.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 118
82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to a court's authority to order a proposed patient to receive extended outpatient mental health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 206
82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to extending a local behavioral health intervention pilot project.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 278
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 415
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to individuals with intellectual disabilities committed to state supported living centers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 426
82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the liability of and payment of legal fees for court-appointed trustees of certain facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 574
82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the requirement and study of insurance coverage for serious emotional disturbance of a child.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 823
82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to required instruction regarding mental illness and substance abuse for certain judges and attorneys.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 856
82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to consent to certain medical treatments by a surrogate decision-maker on behalf of certain inmates.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 957
82-0 (2011)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the clarification of terminology relating to the Waco Center for Youth.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1079
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1161
82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to requiring certain persons to follow certain plans and receive certain mental health services on release or discharge from an inpatient mental health facility.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1162
82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to reporting regarding, the apprehension and transportation of, and records relating to certain persons who are or may be persons with mental illness.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1193
82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to coordination of services provided by Medicaid managed care organizations and certain community centers and local mental health or mental retardation authorities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Received from the Senate
SB 1349
82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to a requirement that a person hold a license issued by the appropriate state agency to be employed as a marriage and family therapist by a school district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1358
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to electronically transmitting a warrant for emergency detention.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Public Health
SB 1439
82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to a criminal defendant's incompetency to stand trial, to certain related time credits, and to the maximum period allowed for restoration of the defendant to competency.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1448
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to consent for treatment for chemical dependency in a treatment facility and required training for the facility's intake personnel.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1503
82-0 (2011)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to procedures regarding certain criminal defendants who are or may be persons with mental illness or mental retardation.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1550
82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to the use of seclusion by community centers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1753
82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the designation of the San Angelo State Supported Living Center as a forensic state supported living center.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1871
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to a contracted services program for certain students with a severe pervasive developmental disorder or a severe intellectual disability.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
HB 64
82-1 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to a county mental health services Medicaid waiver program.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 89
81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 158
81-0 (2009)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 216
81-0 (2009)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the regulation of certain boarding home facilities and assisted living facilities; providing penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 320
81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the civil liability of an employer or former employer of a mental health services provider who engages in sexual exploitation of a patient or former patient.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 507
81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, BettySponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for certain fund-raising sales conducted by a nonprofit organization that operates to benefit the patients of a state mental hospital.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on intent calendar
HB 620
81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to behavioral health services for children and establishment of the Children's Behavioral Health Council.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 748
81-0 (2009)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the provision of services to certain individuals with developmental disabilities by a state school or state center.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 868
81-0 (2009)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain mental disorders.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 887
81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to a court's authority to order a proposed patient to receive extended outpatient mental health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HB 888
81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the detention and examination of certain persons accepted for a preliminary mental health examination.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 889
81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to examination requirements in certain guardianship matters concerning persons with mental retardation.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 890
81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the terminology used to describe certain judicial officers.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1023
81-0 (2009)
Author: Deshotel, JoeSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the use of certain state property transferred from the state to Spindletop MHMR Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1121
81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to group health benefit plan coverage for certain mental illnesses.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1152
81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1232
81-0 (2009)
Author: Menendez, JoseSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to establishing a local behavioral health intervention pilot project.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1233
81-0 (2009)
Author: Menendez, JoseSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the court-ordered administration of psychoactive medication to certain criminal defendants.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1317
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to the protection and care of individuals with mental retardation.
House: Human Services
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 1418
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1454
81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of a volunteer-supported decision-making advocate pilot program for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and persons with other cognitive disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1542
81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to notice concerning the residency of sex offenders in certain health care facilities.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1574
81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to services for persons with autism and other pervasive developmental disorders and their families.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1589
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the creation of a strategic plan to reform long-term services and supports for individuals with disabilities.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1647
81-0 (2009)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to certain judicial findings required before a court may order a person to receive extended outpatient mental health services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1678
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to the Hill Country local mental health authority crisis stabilization unit.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1729
81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to certain requirements regarding the provision of home and community-based services under the Medicaid program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1743
81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1850
81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to changing the name of the South Texas Health Care System to the Rio Grande State Center.
House: Public Health Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
HB 1895
81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to authorization for the Department of Aging and Disability Services to conduct a desk review instead of an inspection when issuing a license after a change in ownership of certain facilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1905
81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to studying the costs and benefits of a pilot program for services for adults with autism and other related disabilities with similar support needs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2007
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the payment of costs incurred by initiation of emergency detention hearings for persons with mental illness.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2023
81-0 (2009)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the authority of a psychologist to delegate certain acts to a person under the psychologist's supervision.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2039
81-0 (2009)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Department of Aging and Disability Services to certain community mental health and mental retardation centers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2093
81-0 (2009)
Author: Driver, JoeSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to persons certified as peace officers.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2196
81-0 (2009)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the establishment of a workgroup to study and make recommendations on the integration of health and behavioral health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2303
81-0 (2009)
Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the scope of services of and the persons who may be provided services by a community center.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2444
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the investigation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation in an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2630
81-0 (2009)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to enhanced penalties for assault of a health care services provider or a mental health services provider.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2920
81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to the presentation of community living options.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2921
81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to a requirement that state schools provide certain services to persons residing in the communities in which the schools are located.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2967
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to coverage of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2969
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for an enrollee with certain mental disorders.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2970
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to information required of an applicant for a driver's license.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
HB 2975
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain physical injuries that are self-inflicted by a minor.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2976
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain serious mental illnesses and mental disorders.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3127
81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain psychoactive and psychotropic medications to children in substitute care or in the juvenile justice system.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 3352
81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the collection, dissemination, and correction of certain judicial determinations for a federal firearm background check.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3460
81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to group health benefit plan coverage for certain mental illnesses and the amount of the franchise tax incentive for certain small employers that provide health care benefits to employees.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3716
81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to an annual report regarding the death of certain individuals with developmental disabilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3747
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the discharge and court-ordered treatment of certain patients with mental illness.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
HB 3748
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to continuing education requirements for law enforcement officers relating to interaction with persons with mental impairments.
House: Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3907
81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the court-ordered administration of psychoactive medication to certain criminal defendants and to the release of those defendants from certain facilities.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 3957
81-0 (2009)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to the establishment of a charter school for alleged offender residents at a state school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3958
81-0 (2009)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to the administrative personnel, human resources, and payroll functions of state schools for persons with mental retardation.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4173
81-0 (2009)
Author: Maldonado, Diana
Relating to providing outreach and behavioral health services to certain military service veterans and their families and providing for the creation of clinical practice guidelines.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4181
81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain professionals employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 4271
81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to regulation of facilities providing certain types of care.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4276
81-0 (2009)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to a transportation plan for persons furloughed or discharged from certain mental health facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4308
81-0 (2009)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the placement of certain persons with mental retardation.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4451
81-0 (2009)
Author: McReynolds, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to continuity of care services or mental health commitment proceedings for youth with mental illness or mental retardation who are transferred, discharged, or paroled from the Texas Youth Commission.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 4466
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 4681
81-0 (2009)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the active seeking of waivers of federal requirements and modifications of federal regulations for federal Medicaid reimbursement for certain mental health evaluation and treatment facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4688
81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the protection and care of individuals with mental retardation who reside in a state developmental center.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4691
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the protection and care of individuals requiring long term care services and supports.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4695
81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to the collection and use of information relating to the investigation and prevention of abuse, neglect, and exploitation in certain facilities serving individuals with mental retardation in an electronic database.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4696
81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to the investigation and prevention of abuse, neglect, or exploitation at certain facilities and homes in which individuals with mental retardation reside and the collection and use of information related to those investigations in an electronic database.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HCR 255
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Approving the system-wide settlement agreement with the United State Department of Justice resolving certain investigations of state mental retardation facilities.
House: Human Services
1 hr. notice-to suspend rules
HR 2879
81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3352.
Filed
SB 32
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: King, Susan
Relating to the detention and transportation of a person with a mental illness.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 34
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the civil liability of an employer or former employer of a mental health services provider who engages in sexual exploitation of a patient or former patient.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 40
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to surveys of certain premises at which home and community-based services providers provide services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 70
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the investigation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation in an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 84
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to establishment of a suicide prevention program for public high schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 85
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to establishment of a suicide prevention pilot program for public high schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 167
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 336
81-0 (2009)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to closing state schools.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 584
81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to notification to a patient of a state-operated mental health facility or resident of a residential care facility of the exemption of certain trusts from liability to pay for support.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 639
81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the rights of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities residing in state schools.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 643
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to the protection and care of individuals with mental retardation and to certain legal protections for individuals with disabilities; providing criminal penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 750
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the administration of psychoactive medications to persons receiving services in a residential care facility.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 751
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the use of restraints in state schools.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 810
81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1054
81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the Hill Country local mental health authority crisis stabilization unit.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1060
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a strategic plan to reform long-term services and supports for individuals with disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1111
81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Legler, Ken
Relating to the liability of and legal fees for a court-appointed trustee of certain facilities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
1 hr. notice-to suspend rules
SB 1124
81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Davis, John
Relating to authorization for the Department of Aging and Disability Services to conduct a desk review instead of an inspection when issuing a license after a change in ownership of certain facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1139
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SB 1144
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of a volunteer-supported decision-making advocate pilot program for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and persons with other cognitive disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1197
81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to establishing a local behavioral health intervention pilot project.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1198
81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the court-ordered administration of psychoactive medication to certain criminal defendants.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1217
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the creation of an autism program to provide services to children with autism spectrum disorder.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1286
81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the continuity of care for juveniles with mental impairments in the juvenile justice system.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1296
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Driver, Joe
Relating to the certification of a county jailer as a special officer for offenders with mental impairments.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1325
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to the creation of a mental health intervention program for military veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
SB 1366
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain serious mental illnesses and mental disorders.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to s/c by chair
SB 1395
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of person first respectful language in reference to individuals with disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1407
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the creation of the State Developmental Center Evaluation Authority and the residential placement of individuals with mental retardation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1477
81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to a court's authority to order a proposed patient to receive extended outpatient mental health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1505
81-0 (2009)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Vaught, Allen
Relating to the arrest and release on bail or other form of bond of certain criminal defendants with a mental illness or with mental retardation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1520
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the protection and care of individuals with mental retardation residing in certain residential care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1521
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the regulation of boarding home facilities for persons with disabilities or elderly persons and assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1557
81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the early identification of criminal defendants who are or may be persons with mental illness or mental retardation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1623
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the collection and dissemination of certain information for a federal firearm background check.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1626
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the reporting of certain confidential statements made to a mental health professional.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1627
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the collection of biometric identifiers of certain persons receiving inpatient mental health services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1648
81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to providing outreach services, service coordination for behavioral health services and other health care services related to mental health, and related information to members and veterans of the armed forces and their families, creating a pilot program for provision of related behavioral health services, and providing for the creation of related clinical practice guidelines.
House: Public Health Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1665
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to post-commitment treatment and supervision of persons with mental illness who are manifestly dangerous.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 1824
81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the Interagency Task Force for Children with Special Needs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1866
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the collection, dissemination, and correction of certain judicial determinations for a federal firearm background check.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2079
81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the continuing care plan for persons being discharged from state hospitals.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 2104
81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the operation of video lottery games by licensed operators for certain veterans organizations; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 2247
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of pro re nata psychoactive medications in certain residential health care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 2344
81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to examination requirements in certain guardianship matters concerning persons with mental retardation.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 2360
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to reducing state school commitments and increasing community services for persons with mental retardation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 2393
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the creation of a statewide autism spectrum disorders resource program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2407
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the creation of a strategic plan to improve long-term services and supports for individuals with disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SCR 77
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Rose, Patrick
Approving the system-wide settlement agreement with the United States Department of Justice resolving certain investigations of state mental retardation facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HB 13
81-1 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to coverage of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.
Filed
HB 96
80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 173
80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to a physical and mental examination of a child subject to the juvenile justice system.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 405
80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, JohnSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of an emergency room physician to hold a person believed to have a mental illness.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 452
80-0 (2007)
Author: Moreno, Paul
Relating to services provided through local mental health and mental retardation authorities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 510
80-0 (2007)
Author: Farabee, David | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain mental disorders.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 518
80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the detention and examination of certain persons for whom an application for emergency detention or a motion for an order of protective custody has been filed.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 650
80-0 (2007)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a task force to assist certain long-term care facilities in developing the capacity to provide services to individuals with disabilities through community-based arrangements.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 654
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to a pilot project to develop and operate a crisis stabilization unit on Kerrville State Hospital grounds.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 656
80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for an enrollee with certain mental disorders.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 659
80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to coverage of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 919
80-0 (2007)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Relating to coverage for certain mental disorders in children under a health coverage plan established by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas under the Texas School Employees Uniform Group Health Coverage Act.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 940
80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, Dianne
Relating to providing behavioral health services and the Mental Health Transformation Project.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1111
80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to reporting concerning research on children committed to the Texas Youth Commission.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1113
80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to reporting research on children within the juvenile probation system.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1128
80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to coverage of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1168
80-0 (2007)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to licensing and regulation by a state agency.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1169
80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain physical injuries that are self-inflicted by a minor.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1230
80-0 (2007)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to services provided to youth with disabilities transitioning from school-oriented living to post-schooling activities, services for adults, and community living.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1436
80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1546
80-0 (2007)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the authority of a psychologist to delegate certain acts to a person under the psychologist's supervision.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1708
80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to examination requirements in certain guardianship matters concerning persons with mental retardation.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1738
80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to a medical assistance buy-in program for children with Down syndrome or certain other disabilities.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1759
80-0 (2007)
Author: Deshotel, JoeSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Health and Human Services Commission, the Department of State Health Services, or the Department of Aging and Disability Services to Spindletop MHMR Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1827
80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1830
80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the civil liability of an employer or former employer of a mental health services provider who engages in the sexual exploitation of a patient or former patient.
House: Civil Practices
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1984
80-0 (2007)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a statewide autism spectrum disorders resource center.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1986
80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for an enrollee with certain mental disorders.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2034
80-0 (2007)
Author: England, KirkSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to sex offender treatment and civil commitment.
House: Corrections Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 2139
80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to retaliation for reports of possible abuse, neglect, or exploitation of certain persons receiving home and community-based services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2339
80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to behavioral health services for children and establishment of the Children's Behavioral Health Council.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2439
80-0 (2007)
Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the functions of local mental health and mental retardation authorities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2452
80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Relating to testing for illegal use of controlled substances by employees of state schools.
House: Government Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2477
80-0 (2007)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to establishing a cross-system coordinated behavioral health intervention pilot project.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2524
80-0 (2007)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the establishment of a pilot project to construct a public safety triage and detoxification unit and the provision of mental health and substance abuse treatment.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2540
80-0 (2007)
Author: Isett, CarlSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to implementing a pilot project to simplify, streamline, and reduce costs associated with the Medicaid cost reporting and auditing process for certain providers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2554
80-0 (2007)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the organization and employees of the Department of Aging and Disability Services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2555
80-0 (2007)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to licensing, regulation, and reporting regarding certain facilities providing personal care to persons with disabilities; providing penalties.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2688
80-0 (2007)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the requirement to be licensed as a sex offender treatment provider.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2893
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the provision of children's mental health services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2964
80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to mental health services for women with postpartum depression.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2968
80-0 (2007)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the use of an electronic broadcast system to conduct certain hearings regarding court-ordered mental health services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3279
80-0 (2007)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to group health benefit plan coverage for an enrollee with certain mental disorders.
House: Insurance
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3301
80-0 (2007)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and practice of psychological associates.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3306
80-0 (2007)
Author: England, Kirk
Relating to the costs associated with the civil commitment of sexually violent predators and to the criminal consequences of violating a term of that commitment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3383
80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to procedures regarding certain criminal defendants who are or may be persons with mental illness or mental retardation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3602
80-0 (2007)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to community homes for disabled persons.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3622
80-0 (2007)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to accessibility of services under Medicaid waiver programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3677
80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to fiscal matters involving health and human services programs.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3887
80-0 (2007)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the requirements relating to the appointment of a guardian of the person or of the estate of certain incapacitated persons.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
SB 53
80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the civil liability of an employer or former employer of a mental health services provider who engages in sexual exploitation of a patient or former patient.
House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 92
80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to coverage of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to s/c by chair
SB 249
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 261
80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: King, Susan
Relating to the detention and transportation of a person with a mental illness.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 319
80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of money appropriated to provide institutional care for certain persons to provide community-based services to those persons.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 440
80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the pendency of charges against a criminal defendant subjected to certain incompetency proceedings and to the maximum period for confining that defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SB 441
80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to procedures occurring after a determination of a defendant's incompetency to stand trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 442
80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the payment of the costs of a hearing regarding the court-ordered administration of psychoactive medication to certain criminal defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SB 481
80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain physical injuries that are self-inflicted by a minor.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to s/c by chair
SB 568
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to group health benefit plan coverage for an enrollee with certain mental disorders.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 690
80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to licensing and regulation of certain facilities providing personal care to elderly or disabled persons; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 744
80-0 (2007)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to retaliation for reports of possible abuse, neglect, or exploitation of certain persons receiving home and community-based services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 778
80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the use of certain technology to conduct certain mental health proceedings.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 839
80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the exchange of information among agencies related to the Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments and the agencies responsible for continuity of care for offenders in the criminal justice system who are physically disabled, terminally ill, or significantly ill; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 867
80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Relating to procedures regarding criminal defendants who are or may be persons with mental illness or mental retardation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 925
80-0 (2007)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the time a person may be detained in custody for a preliminary examination.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 973
80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to notification to a patient of a mental health facility or resident of a residential care facility of the exemption of certain trusts from liability to pay for support.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1275
80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to services of a community mental health and mental retardation center.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1279
80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to procedures occurring after a determination of a defendant's incompetency to stand trial.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1352
80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to prohibiting a local mental health or mental retardation authority or an affiliate of an authority from providing certain services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1388
80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to mental health services for women with postpartum depression.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1453
80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to including veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom and their families as priority populations in the community-based mental health care system.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Veteran Affairs & Military Instal
SB 1503
80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to behavioral health services for children and establishment of the Children's Behavioral Health Council.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 1505
80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and practice of psychological associates.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1585
80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the creation of a statewide autism spectrum disorders resource program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1755
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the collection and dissemination of certain information for a federal firearm background check.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Law Enforcement
SB 1760
80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the prosecution, treatment, and rehabilitation of certain sex offenders.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1801
80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to prohibiting research on children within the juvenile probation system.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1866
80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to an exemption from cost limits specified for certain medical assistance waiver programs administered by the Department of Aging and Disability Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1870
80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Isett, Carl
Relating to the implementation of the community living options information process for certain adults with mental retardation at certain institutions.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 224
79-0 (2005)
Author: Corte, Jr., FrankSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the treatment of certain persons younger than 18 years of age admitted for voluntary inpatient mental health services and discharge from that treatment for those persons.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 291
79-0 (2005)
Author: Goolsby, TonySponsor: Carona, John
Relating to victim notification regarding the release of certain defendants following acquittal by reason of insanity.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 315
79-0 (2005)
Author: Olivo, Dora | et. al.
Relating to criteria for voluntary admission to state schools for persons with mental retardation.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 339
79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the administration of psychoactive medication to foster children.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 368
79-0 (2005)
Author: Farabee, David | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain mental disorders.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 419
79-0 (2005)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 470
79-0 (2005)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to local delivery of aging, disability, behavioral health, and mental retardation services.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 531
79-0 (2005)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to protection of private family information of children attending public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 712
79-0 (2005)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Relating to coverage for certain mental disorders in children under a health coverage plan established by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas under the Texas School Employees Uniform Group Health Coverage Act.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 782
79-0 (2005)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the statutory probate courts of El Paso County.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 1015
79-0 (2005)
Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
House: Public Health Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1062
79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the availability of judges and magistrates for proceedings related to chemically dependent persons.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1073
79-0 (2005)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the procedure for determining the incompetency of a defendant to stand trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1220
79-0 (2005)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the appointment of mental health masters.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1283
79-0 (2005)
Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1669
79-0 (2005)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders.
House: Insurance
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1768
79-0 (2005)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to the powers of a community center.
House: Human Services
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1784
79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for an enrollee with certain mental disorders.
House: Insurance
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1785
79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain physical injuries that are self-inflicted by a minor.
House: Insurance
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1786
79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to coverage of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1862
79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a plan for equitable distribution and funding of mental health services in this state.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
HB 1866
79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to medical assistance in certain alternative community-based care settings.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1918
79-0 (2005)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the interagency exchange of information regarding certain offenders with special needs.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1941
79-0 (2005)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to group health benefit plan coverage for an enrollee with certain mental disorders.
House: Insurance
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2188
79-0 (2005)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to Spindletop MHMR Services.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2357
79-0 (2005)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to a physical and mental examination of a child subject to the juvenile justice system.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2449
79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a pilot program for transferring money for certain persons in institutional care to provide community-based services to those persons.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2498
79-0 (2005)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the imposition of quality assurance fees for certain facilities.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2499
79-0 (2005)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the imposition of quality assurance fees for nursing homes and intermediate care facilities for persons with mental retardation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2518
79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to a mental health court program.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2524
79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the provision of education and training programs for law enforcement officers regarding persons with mental impairments.
House: Law Enforcement
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2572
79-0 (2005)
Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the functions of local mental health and mental retardation authorities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2606
79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to expanding mental health services provided under the medical assistance and children's health insurance programs and other health and human services programs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2967
79-0 (2005)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3049
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to the closure or change in operation of certain local offices providing health services, including prohibiting the closure or consolidation of services of a state school or hospital for a term of five years.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3050
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to the creation of an economic development plan for local communities affected by the closure or change in operation of a state school or hospital.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3067
79-0 (2005)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3077
79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the establishment of a work group to recommend definitions, guidelines, and reporting requirements regarding the management of behavior of residents at certain facilities.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3079
79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the administration of psychoactive medication to certain patients.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3089
79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to contracts with private entities to finance, design, construct, or operate state hospitals for persons with mental illness.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3303
79-0 (2005)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to emergency apprehension and detention of a person believed to have a mental illness.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3411
79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to mental health services for women with postpartum depression.
House: Insurance
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3475
79-0 (2005)
Author: Haggerty, PatSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the statutory probate courts of El Paso County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HCR 103
79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Directing the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of adopting match agreements between the commission and local mental health authorities to maximize the state's contributions for federal matching funds to provide mental health community services under the Children's Health Insurance Program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HCR 193
79-0 (2005)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Supporting Texas' application for a Mental Health Transformation State Incentive Grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
House: Human Services
Signed by the Governor
SB 22
79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the care and custody of foster children and the duties and responsibilities of the Health and Human Services Commission and the Department of Family and Protective Services concerning the care and custody of those children.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 40
79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to permanency planning procedures for children residing in state institutions.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 65
79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 85
79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 194
79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to local delivery of aging, disability, behavioral health, and mental retardation services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 215
79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain mental disorders in children.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 231
79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 273
79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to referring a child with mental illness to an appropriate local mental health authority before completion of probation.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 307
79-0 (2005)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to a mental health court program.
House: Judiciary Senate: Criminal Justice
House passage as amended reported
SB 361
79-0 (2005)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Olivo, Dora
Relating to the provision of information relating to the programs and services available for persons with mental retardation seeking residential services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 367
79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the statutory probate courts of El Paso County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 396
79-0 (2005)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Allen, Ray
Relating to the interagency exchange of information regarding certain offenders with special needs.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 406
79-0 (2005)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
Senate: Government Organization
Left pending in committee
SB 414
79-0 (2005)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Government Organization
Left pending in committee
SB 465
79-0 (2005)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the administration of psychoactive medication to certain patients.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 561
79-0 (2005)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the procedure for determining the incompetency of a defendant to stand trial.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 626
79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Davis, John
Relating to medical assistance in certain alternative community-based care settings.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 679
79-0 (2005)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to the procedure for determining the incompetency of a defendant to stand trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 812
79-0 (2005)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Farabee, David
Relating to the powers of a community center.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 826
79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to a study examining the feasibility of providing health services for women with postpartum depression.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 837
79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to the insanity defense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 838
79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the reporting and collection of certain information regarding persons found not guilty of an offense by reason of insanity.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 869
79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the collection and dissemination of certain information for a federal firearm background check.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 1187
79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the functions of local mental health and mental retardation authorities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1218
79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to pre-trial procedures in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 1305
79-0 (2005)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the time a person may be detained in custody for a preliminary examination.
House: Human Services Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 1414
79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for an enrollee with certain mental disorders.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1473
79-0 (2005)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the provision of education and training programs for law enforcement officers regarding persons with mental impairments.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1582
79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the detention of persons for mental health purposes.
House: Human Services Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1703
79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to providing children mental health and substance abuse services, including school-based services.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1760
79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to contracts with private entities to operate state hospitals for persons with mental illness.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1782
79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to coverage of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1830
79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Luna, Vilma
Relating to the continuation and operation of the quality assurance fee program with regard to intermediate care facilities for persons with mental retardation.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SCR 37
79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd
Supporting Texas' application for a Mental Health Transformation State Incentive Grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Received from the Senate
HB 137
79-3 (2006)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to an appropriation to the Department of State Health Services for increasing state mental health hospital capacity.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 21
78-0 (2003)
Author: Corte, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to admission to and discharge from facilities for voluntary inpatient mental health services for persons younger than 18 years of age.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 341
78-0 (2003)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to parenting and postpartum counseling information to be provided to a pregnant woman.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 435
78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to certain notification requirements for an employer of a child, a person with mental retardation, or a person who is mentally incapacitated.
House: Business & Industry
Subcommittee members named
HB 445
78-0 (2003)
Author: Talton, RobertSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the filing of a recusal motion in a proceeding involving a temporary guardianship.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 614
78-0 (2003)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 664
78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 690
78-0 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain physical injuries that are self-inflicted by a minor.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 799
78-0 (2003)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to providing temporary community-based therapeutic foster care for certain children.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 811
78-0 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the detention of persons for mental health purposes.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 834
78-0 (2003)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the appointment of a management team to manage and operate a community center for mental health or mental retardation services.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HB 1070
78-0 (2003)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to a parent's refusal to authorize the psychological or psychiatric testing or treatment of a child.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1071
78-0 (2003)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to protection of private family information of children attending public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1187
78-0 (2003)
Author: Luna, Vilma
Relating to investigations and decisions regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation by employees at certain facilities.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 1190
78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the interagency exchange of information regarding certain offenders.
House: Corrections
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1196
78-0 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to certain limits on the use of money appropriated for purposes related to long-term care waiver programs.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 1321
78-0 (2003)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the application of certain marketing and contracting restrictions to treatment facilities funded by the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1346
78-0 (2003)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to mental health and substance abuse services provided through certain state health benefit programs.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 1347
78-0 (2003)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a plan for equitable distribution and funding of mental health services in this state.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Considered in Calendars
HB 1348
78-0 (2003)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to an assessment of school-based mental health and substance abuse programs.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1349
78-0 (2003)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to developing and coordinating certain agency services and activities involving mental health care for young children.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1350
78-0 (2003)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to an evaluation of public funding for children's mental health services.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Posting rule suspended
HB 1555
78-0 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to a demonstration project to provide certain medications and related services through the medical assistance program.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Considered in Calendars
HB 1558
78-0 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to coverage of anorexia and bulimia as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1614
78-0 (2003)
Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the reporting of medical errors and the establishment of a patient safety program in hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and mental hospitals; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1748
78-0 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to a study of opportunities for continued employment of employees of state schools for persons with mental retardation.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1786
78-0 (2003)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program for transferring money appropriated to provide institutional care for certain persons to provide community-based services to those persons.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1801
78-0 (2003)
Author: Farabee, David | et. al.
Relating to local area service planning by local mental health or mental retardation authorities.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1880
78-0 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for mental disorders.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1903
78-0 (2003)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to testimony regarding parental alienation syndrome in a suit regarding the conservatorship of, or the possession of or access to, a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1929
78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to sanctions imposed against certain facilities by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1967
78-0 (2003)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to programs in certain counties to divert certain persons with mental health disorders or mental retardation from incarceration to appropriate services.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2014
78-0 (2003)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the determination of incompetency in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2193
78-0 (2003)
Author: Farabee, David | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain mental disorders in children.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2197
78-0 (2003)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to the disclosure of certain information to a cemetery organization or funeral establishment for the purpose of marking a grave.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2229
78-0 (2003)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to transferring programs and activities relating to public mental health services for children from the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2479
78-0 (2003)
Author: Olivo, Dora | et. al.
Relating to criteria for voluntary admission to state schools for persons with mental retardation.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2609
78-0 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the establishment of mental health court programs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2679
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the authority of a guardian of the person of a ward to transport the ward to an inpatient mental health facility and file for emergency detention under certain circumstances and to consent to the administration of certain medication.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2836
78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to general provisions proceedings for court ordered mental health services.
House: Public Health
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 2837
78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to general provisions proceedings for court ordered mental health services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2838
78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to general provisions proceedings for court ordered mental health services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2895
78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, RaySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the operations of the Texas Youth Commission.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2929
78-0 (2003)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the assessment of the mental health of certain newly confined or imprisoned persons.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2983
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna
Relating to the administration of certain psychoactive medications to a child.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3399
78-0 (2003)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to an increase in sales tax to fund Health and Human Services.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3404
78-0 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the use of cigarettes and tobacco products at state hospitals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 48
78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to permanency planning procedures for children residing in state institutions.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 60
78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the provision of public mental health and related services for certain children with severe emotional disturbances.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 116
78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain mental disorders in children.
Senate: State Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 162
78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Relating to sanctions imposed against certain facilities by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 163
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
SB 246
78-0 (2003)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to providing temporary community-based therapeutic foster care for certain children.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 332
78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 333
78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Relating to a chemical dependency counselor or counselor intern.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 389
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
SB 464
78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the appointment of a management team to manage and operate a community center for mental health or mental retardation services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 489
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to a plan for equitable distribution and funding of mental health services in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 490
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to developing and coordinating certain agency services and activities involving mental health care for young children.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 491
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to an assessment of school-based mental health and substance abuse programs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 492
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to an evaluation of public funding for children's mental health services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 493
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to mental health and substance abuse services provided through certain state health benefit programs.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 519
78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Allen, Ray
Relating to the interagency exchange of information regarding certain offenders.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 552
78-0 (2003)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the period for which a court may order temporary inpatient mental health services for certain persons.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 564
78-0 (2003)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the application of certain marketing and contracting restrictions to treatment facilities funded by the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 591
78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Allen, Ray
Relating to the structure and functions of the Texas Council on Offenders with Mental Impairments and to reassigning the duties of the council to the Advisory Committee to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments and the Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments.
House: Corrections Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 859
78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the reporting of medical errors by certain hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and mental hospitals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 990
78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to criteria for voluntary admission to state schools for persons with mental retardation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1057
78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to the determination of incompetency in criminal and juvenile justice cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/04
SB 1093
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Allen, Ray
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1145
78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to programs in certain counties to divert certain persons with mental health disorders or mental retardation from incarceration to appropriate services.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1182
78-0 (2003)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Farabee, David
Relating to local area service planning by local mental health or mental retardation authorities and to other services and proceedings related to mental health.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1198
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to investigations and decisions regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation by employees at certain facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1450
78-0 (2003)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the authority of a guardian of the person of a ward to transport the ward to an inpatient mental health facility and file for emergency detention under certain circumstances and to consent to the administration of certain medication.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 1498
78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to the licensing and regulation of home and community support services agencies.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1728
78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the creation of a task force to recommend state school closures and to the use of proceeds from the sale of any state school property.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
SB 1764
78-0 (2003)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Farabee, David
Relating to the disclosure of certain information to a cemetery organization or funeral establishment for the purpose of marking a grave.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1834
78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, ToddSponsor: Hope, Ruben
Relating to costs associated with the civil commitment of sexually violent predators.
House: Corrections Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1898
78-0 (2003)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the offense of aggravated sexual assault against a person with mental retardation.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SCR 8
78-0 (2003)
Author: Carona, John
Directing the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse to continue the NorthSTAR initiative in Dallas and surrounding counties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 18
78-1 (2003)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 86
78-1 (2003)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to victim notification regarding the release of certain defendants following acquittal by reason of insanity.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 96
78-1 (2003)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the organization and operations of mental health and mental retardation services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 107
78-1 (2003)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to benefits for certain mental health services provided under the state child health plan.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
SB 13
78-1 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 14
78-1 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 57
78-1 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2
78-3 (2003)
Author: Krusee, MikeSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the construction, acquisition, financing, maintenance, management, operation, ownership, and control of transportation facilities and the progress, improvement, policing, and safety of transportation in the state; making appropriations.
House: Transportation Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Effective on 91st day -- 1/11/04
HB 4
78-3 (2003)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to benefits for certain mental health services provided under the state child health plan.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 48
78-3 (2003)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to victim notification regarding the release of certain defendants following acquittal by reason of insanity.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 55
78-3 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to restoring essential health and human services programs; depositing certain funds to the credit of the general revenue fund; and making appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
SB 8
78-3 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the construction, acquisition, financing, maintenance, management, operation, ownership, and control of transportation facilities and the progress, improvement, policing, and safety of transportation in the state; making appropriations.
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Left pending in committee
SB 16
78-3 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to benefits for certain mental health services provided under the state child health plan.
Filed
SB 23
78-3 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to restoring essential health and human services programs; depositing certain funds to the credit of the general revenue fund; and making appropriations.
Filed
HB 26
78-4 (2003)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to victim notification regarding the release of certain defendants following acquittal by reason of insanity.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 46
78-4 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to certain essential health and human services programs; making appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
SB 14
78-4 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to certain essential health and human services programs; making appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 160
77-0 (2001)
Author: Smith, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the admission of minors to facilities for and to the consent of minors to the treatment and rehabilitation of chemical dependency.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 236
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 242
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a person with mental retardation who is convicted of a capital offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 333
77-0 (2001)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the voluntary admission of minors for the treatment and rehabilitation of chemical dependency and a minor's right to refuse related medication, therapy, or treatment.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 392
77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to certain communications with the primary care provider of a person admitted to a state mental health facility.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 418
77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the requirement that certain mental health professionals provide pro bono services to indigent patients.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 760
77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain physical injuries that are self-inflicted by a minor.
House: Insurance
Subcommittee members named
HB 849
77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to coverage of anorexia and bulimia as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 895
77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to a demonstration project to provide certain medications and related services through the medical assistance program.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 922
77-0 (2001)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the detention and transportation of a person admitted to a county mental health facility for mental health services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 976
77-0 (2001)
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to the definition of non-physician mental health professional for purposes of a proceeding or evaluation under the Texas Mental Health Code.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
HB 1071
77-0 (2001)
Author: Farabee, David | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to certain procedures used to deal with a criminal defendant or juvenile suspect who may have a mental illness or mental retardation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1072
77-0 (2001)
Author: Farabee, DavidSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to authorizing a peace officer or health officer to take into custody, detain, and return to a treatment facility a patient or client under a court order for treatment at the facility.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1073
77-0 (2001)
Author: Farabee, DavidSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the hours of operation of certain courts for proceedings under the Texas Mental Health Code.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1093
77-0 (2001)
Author: Farabee, David | et. al.
Relating to certain procedures used to deal with a criminal defendant suspected of being or determined to be incompetent to stand trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1247
77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1306
77-0 (2001)
Author: Reyna, Elvira
Relating to certain entities and individuals permitted to exchange information regarding special needs offenders.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1316
77-0 (2001)
Author: Farabee, DavidSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the consideration of a trust as property liable for the support of clients at mental health community centers or patients at state hospitals.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1463
77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to mental health services for certain persons with mental illness.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1491
77-0 (2001)
Author: Farabee, David | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain mental disorders in children.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
HB 1497
77-0 (2001)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to the provision of mental health and mental retardation services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1498
77-0 (2001)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to the examination of children under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court for possible mental illness or mental retardation.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1581
77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to determining whether a criminal defendant is insane or otherwise incompetent to stand trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 1628
77-0 (2001)
Author: Deshotel, JoeSponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to Spindletop MHMR Services.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1696
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the membership and activities of the Interagency Council on Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1728
77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the use of cigarettes and tobacco products at state hospitals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1800
77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to initiating a pilot program for diverting from the criminal justice system persons with mental illness.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1822
77-0 (2001)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the definition of non-physician mental health professional for purposes of a proceeding or evaluation under the Texas Mental Health Code.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1878
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the creation of a task force to review the methods and procedures used to evaluate a criminal defendant's competency to stand trial and use of the insanity defense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1887
77-0 (2001)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the rights of patients receiving mental health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1901
77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to juveniles with mental health and substance abuse disorders.
House: Corrections Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1915
77-0 (2001)
Author: Capelo, JaimeSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an exemption from the requirement to have a fishing license for certain mentally retarded persons.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2003
77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the use of certain medication algorithms in the treatment of certain mentally ill inmates.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2004
77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, GlenSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the medication a patient receives after being furloughed or discharged from inpatient mental health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2073
77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons with mental illness for community-based services and support.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2099
77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for serious mental illness and serious emotional disturbances of a child.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2211
77-0 (2001)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to participation by employees of certain community centers in the uniform group insurance program for state employees.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
HB 2258
77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, GlenSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the identification of certain nursing home residents having a mental illness or mental retardation.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2322
77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the authority of a guardian of the person of a ward to consent to the voluntary admission of the ward to an inpatient psychiatric facility.
House: Judicial Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2540
77-0 (2001)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the location of certain correctional and rehabilitation facilities.
House: Corrections
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2717
77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to permanency planning procedures for children in state institutions.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2785
77-0 (2001)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to allowing community mental health and mental retardation authorities to participate in the small employer market for health insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2985
77-0 (2001)
Author: Corte, Frank
Relating to admission to and discharge from facilities for voluntary inpatient mental health services for persons younger than 18 years of age.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3180
77-0 (2001)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to the intake, assessment and admission of a patient to an inpatient mental health facility.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3264
77-0 (2001)
Author: Williams, Thomas
Relating to the exemption of certain facilities serving developmentally disabled adults from application of the Assisted Living Facility Licensing Act.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3377
77-0 (2001)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to individual policy or group policy accident and sickness insurance for persons with mental illness or mental retardation.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3378
77-0 (2001)
Author: Deshotel, JoeSponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to composition of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3582
77-0 (2001)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to criminal penalties for injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled person.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3583
77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to required contract provisions and sanctions for ICF-MR program providers.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3593
77-0 (2001)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to rates paid to certain providers of health care and to making appropriations for such payments from the economic stabilization fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HCR 296
77-0 (2001)
Author: Farabee, DavidSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1072.
Signed by the Governor
SB 22
77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Smith, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the admission of minors to facilities for and to the consent of minors to the treatment and rehabilitation of chemical dependency.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 83
77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of intermediate care facilities for persons with mental retardation.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/27/01
SB 279
77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Gray, Patricia
Relating to sanctions imposed against, and confidential information regarding, certain facilities regulated by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 361
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the membership and activities of the Interagency Council on Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 427
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for an enrollee with autism and pervasive developmental disorders.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 432
77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the transportation of certain persons admitted to a county mental health facility for mental health services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 553
77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the creation of a task force to review the methods and procedures used to evaluate a criminal defendant's competency to stand trial and use of the insanity defense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 581
77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Counts, David
Relating to responsibility for costs related to certain mental health proceedings.
House: Public Health Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 636
77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the analysis and review of mental illness treatment programs for certain juvenile and adult offenders.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 644
77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Gray, Patricia
Relating to continuity of care for offenders with mental impairments.
House: Corrections Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 661
77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Reyna, Elvira
Relating to certain entities and individuals permitted to exchange information regarding special needs offenders.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 684
77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the definition of non-physician mental health professional for purposes of a proceeding or evaluation under the Texas Mental Health Code.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 686
77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 789
77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to the regulation and reimbursement of telemedicine medical services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 801
77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the liability of certain state-operated treatment facilities and mental health facilities.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Record vote
SB 806
77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Farabee, David
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain mental disorders in children.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 876
77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the administration of restraint, seclusion, and emergency psychoactive medication to residents of certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1002
77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to the Border Region MHMR Community Center.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1048
77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1085
77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the continuation of the advisory committee on inpatient mental health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1382
77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to facilities and services available to a person with mental retardation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1383
77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to certain procedures used to deal with a criminal defendant suspected of having a mental illness or mental retardation.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1384
77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to certain procedures used to deal with a criminal defendant suspected of being or determined to be incompetent to stand trial.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1385
77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the examination of children under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court for possible mental illness or mental retardation.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1386
77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Farabee, David
Relating to the provision of mental health and mental retardation services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1409
77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to procedures for court-ordered assisted outpatient mental health services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1469
77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to creating a pilot treatment program for certain adults on community supervision.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1470
77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the creation of a pilot program for certain juveniles with mental illness and placed on probation by a juvenile court.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1588
77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to a preliminary examination for emergency detention because of mental illness.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1593
77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to nursing institutions, assisted living facilities, and intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1719
77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the authority of a guardian of the person of a ward to consent to the voluntary admission of the ward to an inpatient psychiatric facility.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1767
77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the issuance of a protective custody order by a magistrate.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 50
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators.
House: Corrections
No action taken in committee
HB 157
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 245
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the procedures for determining whether a defendant sentenced to death is incompetent for purposes of execution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 273
76-0 (1999)
Author: West, George
Relating to the transportation of certain persons receiving mental health services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 330
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to orders for extended mental health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 544
76-0 (1999)
Author: Staples, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators; providing a penalty.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 583
76-0 (1999)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to certain notification requirements for an employer of a child, a person with mental retardation, or a person who is mentally incapacitated.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
HB 677
76-0 (1999)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to physicians who may provide certain mental health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective immediately
HB 917
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the release of information regarding a person absent without permission from a state mental health or mental retardation facility.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 999
76-0 (1999)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the receipt or disclosure of information relating to offenders with special needs.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 1302
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the attorney general's authority to bring a suit against intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded.
House: Public Health
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . .
HB 1377
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to facilities and functions of facilities under the jurisdiction of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1396
76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, GlenSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the evaluation of licensing for intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded.
House: Public Health Senate: Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1406
76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain serious mental illnesses in children.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1452
76-0 (1999)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the operation and management of local mental health and mental retardation authorities and community centers.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1486
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gray, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1589
76-0 (1999)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the management of a community mental health center under certain circumstances.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1601
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ehrhardt, Harryette
Relating to a determination of mental competency in the prosecution of criminal cases and to the disposition of defendants found to be incompetent before trial or after conviction.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee meeting cancelled
HB 1650
76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain physical injuries that are self-inflicted by a minor.
House: Insurance
Considered in Calendars
HB 1709
76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee on standards of care for mental health care.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1750
76-0 (1999)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to standards for utilization review.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1797
76-0 (1999)
Author: Tillery, DaleSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the transportation of certain individuals who may have a mental illness and are admitted to a county mental health facility for emergency detention.
House: Public Health Senate: Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1933
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, GlennSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to allowing a county clerk to impose a fee for certain background checks.
House: County Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2121
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a person with mental retardation who is convicted of a capital offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee meeting cancelled
HB 2164
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the appointment of a guardian for certain incapacitated minors.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2424
76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to application of certain coverage requirements for serious mental illness.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2425
76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the provision of inpatient mental health services to certain incapacitated persons.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2448
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to the administration of psychoactive medication to minors.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2527
76-0 (1999)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the maintenance of dangerous drugs and controlled substances at a convalescent or nursing home or at an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
HB 2651
76-0 (1999)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to the detention, involuntary commitment, and treatment of certain pregnant women who abuse alcohol or a controlled substance.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2765
76-0 (1999)
Author: Moreno, JoeSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to amending the law regarding determinations of mental competency in the prosecution of criminal cases to correct certain references to other laws.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 2811
76-0 (1999)
Author: Olivo, Dora | et. al.
Relating to the provision of services at state schools to persons with mental retardation.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2892
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the procedures for returning an absent patient to a facility for court-ordered treatment or care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective immediately
HB 2911
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to venue in certain actions regarding intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2952
76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the participation of certain inmates and former inmates in certain pilot programs for mental health care.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 3011
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the funding and operation of the Harris County Psychiatric Center.
House: Appropriations Senate: Education
Posting rule suspended
HB 3025
76-0 (1999)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to programs for public school students with autism or pervasive development disorder.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3069
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 3231
76-0 (1999)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the consent of a person on psychoactive medication to the use of electroconvulsive therapy.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3235
76-0 (1999)
Author: Najera, Manny
Relating to the prohibition of electroconvulsive therapy; providing a penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3266
76-0 (1999)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the duties of a sheriff or constable to transport certain persons to certain facilities.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 3301
76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the expansion and funding of the Texas Integrated Funding Initiative of the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3302
76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to certain private facilities that provide behavioral or mental health care services; imposing civil, criminal, and administrative penalties.
House: Public Health
Postponed
HB 3341
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to housing, rehabilitation, and support needs of individuals with mental illnesses who reside in certain personal care facilities.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
HB 3424
76-0 (1999)
Author: Najera, Manny | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the use of restraints, seclusion and emergency medication in psychiatric hospitals and other entities providing long term care services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3479
76-0 (1999)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to sexual assualt by a mental health services provider and to liability for sexual exploitation by mental health services providers who are officers or employees of governmental units.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3517
76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the detention, adjudication, and disposition of certain persons within the juvenile justice system and the funding of certain facilities of the system.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HCR 106
76-0 (1999)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Granting Anh N. Pham permission to sue the state and the Mental Health and Mental Retardation Authority of Harris County.
House: Civil Practices
Received from the House
SB 29
76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators; providing a penalty.
House: Corrections Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 153
76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the payment of costs in a proceeding for court-ordered mental health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 196
76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to administrative penalties for intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 209
76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to surrogate decision-making regarding treatment of certain individuals with mental retardation or related conditions.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 261
76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to facilities and functions of facilities under the jurisdiction of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective immediately
SB 326
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 358
76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Gray, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and to certain facilities that provide care for persons with mental illness.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 380
76-0 (1999)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the attorney general's authority to bring a suit against intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded.
House: Public Health Senate: Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 396
76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to authorizing the conveyance of certain state property located in Howard and Tarrant counties.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 421
76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Ehrhardt, Harryette | et. al.
Relating to a determination of mental competency in the prosecution of criminal cases and to the disposition of defendants found to be incompetent before trial or after conviction.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 539
76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the transportation of certain persons requiring treatment for mental illness.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 542
76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the operation and management of local mental health and mental retardation authorities and community centers.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 569
76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to standards for utilization review.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 753
76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Hunter, Bob
Relating to the application of the open meetings law to certain nonprofit health maintenance organizations.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 773
76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the management of a community mental health center under certain circumstances.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 863
76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to housing, rehabilitation, and support needs of individuals with mental illnesses who reside in certain personal care facilities.
Senate: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 941
76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the authority of mental health professionals to form certain jointly owned entities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective immediately
SB 1049
76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to venue for certain judicial actions involving intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded.
House: Public Health Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1087
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the maintenance of dangerous drugs and controlled substances at a convalescent or nursing home or at an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded.
Senate: Health Services
Referred to Health Services
SB 1126
76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the provision of services at state schools to persons with mental retardation.
Senate: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 1216
76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to certain examination and reporting requirements regarding a court's determination of a defendant's mental capacity.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1217
76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the disclosure of certain information concerning the mental health of a person detained in a correctional facility.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1234
76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the expansion and funding of the Texas Integrated Funding Initiative of the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Public Health Senate: Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1332
76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to procedures for the release of certain mentally ill defendants on personal bond.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1348
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the funding and operations of the Harris County Psychiatric Center.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1361
76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the use of a declaration for mental health treatment.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective immediately
SB 1439
76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the timeliness of medical examinations for mental illness for certain court-ordered mental health services.
Senate: Health Services
Referred to Health Services
SB 1623
76-0 (1999)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Hunter, Bob
Relating to the consideration of a trust as property liable for the support of a resident at a state facility for the mentally retarded.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1811
76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to certain private facilities that provide behavioral or mental health care services; imposing civil, criminal, and administrative penalties.
Senate: Health Services
No action taken in committee
SR 392
76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Directing the Texas Council on Offenders with Mental Impairments to conduct a study on strategies to reduce the use of jails as a mental health treatment provider.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
HB 15
75-0 (1997)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the insanity defense and the admissibility of evidence of mental disease or defect in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 545
75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to membership of mental health and mental retardation boards.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 570
75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to convulsive or coma-inducing therapies and the prohibition of electroconvulsive therapy; providing a penalty.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 587
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hunter, BobSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to certain community centers.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 591
75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to fees and costs for certain mental health proceedings.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 1039
75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to court-ordered mental health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1173
75-0 (1997)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to coverage by certain health benefit plans for certain serious mental illnesses.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1308
75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a right to petition a court for an order to destroy records related to certain admissions to a mental health facility; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1312
75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to modification of an order for outpatient mental health services and the temporary detention of a patient pending hearing on the modification.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1371
75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to coverage of benefits for mental health services by certain managed care plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1415
75-0 (1997)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the recovery of Medicaid disproportionate share hospital funds.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
HB 1459
75-0 (1997)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the delivery and funding of certain mental health, chemical dependency, and mental retardation services through networks established by community centers; establishing requirements for capitation and other at-risk contracts for members of the state's priority population; and declaring an emergency.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1523
75-0 (1997)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to the fee for a fishing license for individuals with certain mental impairments.
House: State Recreational Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1655
75-0 (1997)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to procedures for determining whether a defendant sentenced to death is incompetent for purposes of execution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1734
75-0 (1997)
Author: Delisi, DianneSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the monitoring of community mental health and mental retardation centers and local mental health and mental retardation authorities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1747
75-0 (1997)
Author: Place, AllenSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to procedures to deal with an individual who is in the criminal justice system and who has a mental illness or is a person with mental retardation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1787
75-0 (1997)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded; imposing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2226
75-0 (1997)
Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al.
Relating to local mental health and mental retardation authorities and community centers.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2268
75-0 (1997)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to mental health treatment decisions made on behalf of an incapacitated individual and authorizing a declaration for mental health treatment.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2481
75-0 (1997)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to faith-based chemical dependency treatment programs and counselors.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2562
75-0 (1997)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to appointment of a parent as the guardian of an adult child who is mentally incapacitated.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2835
75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the requirement of a jury for certain juvenile court proceedings involving children with mental illness.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2854
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna
Relating to the impact of certain residential care facilities on school districts and communities, to the liability of certain residential care facilities for conduct of children residing in the facilities, and to the duties of certain state agencies concerning children placed in certain residential care facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2925
75-0 (1997)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the provision of inpatient mental health services to certain incapacitated persons.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2951
75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the provision of inpatient medical services to certain incapacitated persons.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3121
75-0 (1997)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the licensing and inspection of certain hospitals.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3135
75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the application for mental retardation services by a guardian and to eligibility for guardianship.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 3315
75-0 (1997)
Author: Solis, JimSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to equalization of facilities and funding for mental health treatment and services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3468
75-0 (1997)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.
Relating to court-ordered mental health services for a sexually violent predator.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
SB 12
75-0 (1997)
Author: Luna, GregorySponsor: Reyna, Arthur
Relating to the certification of peace officers as special officers for mental health assignment.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 72
75-0 (1997)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the disclosure of certain information relating to certain patients of a physician.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 77
75-0 (1997)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to court-ordered mental health services for a sexually violent predator.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 85
75-0 (1997)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to surrogate decision making.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
SB 106
75-0 (1997)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the reimbursement to Wilbarger County for use of the district attorney's office to prosecute mental health matters involving persons residing outside the county.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 117
75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the definitions of "abuse" and "neglect" for purposes of investigations concerning children in certain facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 157
75-0 (1997)
Author: Haywood, TomSponsor: Finnell, Charles
Relating to the reimbursement to Wilbarger County for use of the county attorney's office to prosecute mental health matters involving persons residing outside the county.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 208
75-0 (1997)
Author: Haywood, TomSponsor: Hirschi, John
Relating to disclosure of certain information regarding certain patients of a physician.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 264
75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the treatment of persons with mental illness.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 276
75-0 (1997)
Author: Patterson, JerrySponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to organizational and health maintenance organization requirements for community centers to provide certain services under capitation and other at-risk agreements in plans approved by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Point of order sustained
SB 277
75-0 (1997)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to provision of certain mental health and substance abuse services through health maintenance organizations.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 318
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the liability of and bonds required of guardians of the person of certain wards.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 399
75-0 (1997)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the employment status of employees of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 434
75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the provision and coordination of certain mental health services provided in certain facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 443
75-0 (1997)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a right to petition a court for an order to seal or destroy records related to certain admissions to a mental health facility; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 725
75-0 (1997)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to the qualification of a personal care facility as a community home.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 809
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to coverage by certain health benefit plans for certain serious mental illnesses.
Senate: Economic Development
Co-author authorized
SB 895
75-0 (1997)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to notification of the discharge or furlough of certain patients from mental health facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 908
75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the licensing and inspection of certain hospitals.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 940
75-0 (1997)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to local mental health and mental retardation authorities and community centers.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 972
75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to mental health treatment decisions made on behalf of an incapacitated individual and authorizing a declaration for mental health treatment.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
SB 1057
75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the composition of and certain services operated by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1212
75-0 (1997)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to procedures to deal with an individual who is in the criminal justice system and who has a mental illness or is a person with mental retardation.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1248
75-0 (1997)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded; imposing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1309
75-0 (1997)
Author: Patterson, JerrySponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the regulation of the use of electroconvulsive therapy.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1687
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to coverage by certain health benefit plans for children with serious emotional disturbances.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1773
75-0 (1997)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to procedures affecting a person charged with a criminal offense who may have a mental illness or be a person with mental retardation.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SCR 28
75-0 (1997)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Burnam, Lon
Relating to investigations of abuse in psychiatric facilities operated by the University of Texas System.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
SR 1011
75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Congratulating the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
Reported enrolled
HB 124
74-0 (1995)
Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al.
Relating to creating the offense of sexual exploitation by a mental health services provider.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 232
74-0 (1995)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the insanity defense and the admissibility of evidence of mental disease or defect in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 379
74-0 (1995)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the use of certain drugs for certain patients in a state hospital.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 424
74-0 (1995)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to petition and hearing for a court order to authorize administration of psychoactive medication.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 527
74-0 (1995)
Author: De La Garza, Eddie
Relating to the prosecution of a capital felony committed by a person with mental retardation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 547
74-0 (1995)
Author: Horn, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the consent required before certain psychiatric or psychological examination, testing, or treatment of public school students.
House: Public Education
Coauthor Authorized
HB 553
74-0 (1995)
Author: Hunter, BobSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the operation of community mental health and mental retardation centers and of psychiatric centers created through contract by a community mental health center.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 573
74-0 (1995)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the execution of persons with mental retardation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 595
74-0 (1995)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.
Relating to court-ordered mental health services for a sexually violent predator.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 865
74-0 (1995)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to an increase in federal funding for mental health services for children and families.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 1111
74-0 (1995)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Rosson, Peggy | et. al.
Relating to the provision of protective services to persons who are elderly or disabled.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 1284
74-0 (1995)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the governance of client care for mental health and mental retardation in certain areas.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1426
74-0 (1995)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to court-ordered mental health services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1495
74-0 (1995)
Author: Rodriguez, CiroSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the right of certain persons to obtain information concerning a hearing for court-ordered mental health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 1539
74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the admission of incapacitated persons to certain facilities for care and treatment.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
HB 1576
74-0 (1995)
Author: Horn, Jim
Relating to parental access to a child's mental health record.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1659
74-0 (1995)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the Texas Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 1698
74-0 (1995)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to requiring a health and human services agency to inform certain clients or patients of community-based service options.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1709
74-0 (1995)
Author: Romo, Sylvia
Relating to standby guardianships for certain minors.
House: Civil Practices
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1748
74-0 (1995)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to selection of certain mental health care professionals under a managed care plan.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1971
74-0 (1995)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the duty of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to evaluate and revise its sliding fee schedules.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2028
74-0 (1995)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to the conduct of masters appointed to preside over certain mental health hearings.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2040
74-0 (1995)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to coverage of serious mental illness under certain group health insurance programs.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2093
74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to applications for emergency detention of certain persons at risk of harming themselves or others because of the effects of mental illness or substance abuse.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 2094
74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to voluntary inpatient mental health services for certain persons.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 2113
74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to court-ordered mental health services and prohibiting certain persons receiving those services from participating in a drug development research protocol.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2140
74-0 (1995)
Author: Counts, David
Relating to the conveyance of certain real property by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Land and Resource Management
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 2204
74-0 (1995)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to physical examinations for persons receiving mental health services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2377
74-0 (1995)
Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the provision and administration of mental health and mental retardation services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 2389
74-0 (1995)
Author: Hilbert, PaulSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the lawful operation of a motor vehicle by certain chemically dependent persons and persons who are adjudged to be mentally incompetent.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2452
74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the use of electroconvulsive therapy; providing a penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2457
74-0 (1995)
Author: Tillery, Dale | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the licensing and regulation of the practice of art therapy; providing a penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2594
74-0 (1995)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the disclosure of health and mental health care information by a provider.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2671
74-0 (1995)
Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of the practice of art therapy; providing a penalty
House: State Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2702
74-0 (1995)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to court-ordered inpatient and outpatient mental health services.
House: Public Health
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2705
74-0 (1995)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to creation of the Office of Public Guardian.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2725
74-0 (1995)
Author: Hirschi, JohnSponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the reimbursement to Wichita County for use of its criminal district attorneys office and prosecutors for prosecuting out-of-county mental health matters.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 2797
74-0 (1995)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to the insanity defense and to sentencing of a criminal defendant found to be mentally ill.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2894
74-0 (1995)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to the criminal history record information of a person who is the subject of a criminal commitment proceeding and to the transfer of that person to a nonsecurity mental health unit.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3076
74-0 (1995)
Author: Siebert, Bill
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to sell real property.
House: Land and Resource Management
Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 3118
74-0 (1995)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded; imposing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar
HCR 129
74-0 (1995)
Author: Rodriguez, CiroSponsor: Madla, Frank
Directing the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to conduct a feasibility study to ascertain the costs for constructing and/or renovating buildings on the campus of the San Antonio State Chest Hospital and San Antonio State School.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HCR 132
74-0 (1995)
Author: Glaze, Bob | et. al.
Expressing support for the study and evaluation of an integrated treatment approach for persons with a co-occurring substance addiction and mental illness.
House: Public Health
Coauthor Authorized
HR 1118
74-0 (1995)
Author: Solis, Jim
Directing the commissioner of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, the state auditor, and the state comptroller to conduct a feasibility study to determine the best governance and administrative structure to enhance client care for mental health and mental retardation services in the catchment areas of the Rio Grande State Center and the Tropical Texas Center for Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 88
74-0 (1995)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to creating the offense of sexual exploitation by a mental health services provider.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 96
74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to mental health proceedings and the administration of psychoactive medications.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
SB 103
74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to providing guardianship services and a pooled income trust for incapacitated persons.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 133
74-0 (1995)
Author: Luna, GregorySponsor: McDonald, Nancy
Relating to distribution of and fees charged by health care providers or health care facilities for certain medical or mental health records.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
SB 273
74-0 (1995)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to court-ordered mental health services for a person who has committed a sexually violent offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 467
74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the operation of community mental health and mental retardation centers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 513
74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the requirement that a facility accepting a prospective voluntary inpatient mental health consumer for treatment have a physician's signed order.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 571
74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the administration of medication to a patient under order for mental health services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 572
74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to court-ordered mental health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 597
74-0 (1995)
Author: Ratliff, BillSponsor: Driver, Joe
Relating to mandatory reinstatement of certain life insurance policies in case of mental incapacity of an insured.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 605
74-0 (1995)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al.
Relating to the duty of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to evaluate and revise its sliding fee schedules.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 667
74-0 (1995)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the disclosure of health and mental health care information by certain providers of health care or mental health care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 907
74-0 (1995)
Author: Rosson, Peggy
Relating to standby guardianships for certain minors.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 963
74-0 (1995)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to requiring a health or human service agency to inform certain clients or patients of community-based service options.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 973
74-0 (1995)
Author: Haywood, TomSponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the disclosure of certain information relating to certain patients of a physician.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1327
74-0 (1995)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Counts, David
Relating to the conveyance of certain real property by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Land and Resource Management Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1703
74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the licensing and regulation of the practice of art therapy; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar
SCR 88
74-0 (1995)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Glaze, Bob
Expressing support for the study and evaluation of an integrated treatment approach for persons with a co-occurring substance addiction and mental illness.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HB 174
73-0 (1993)
Author: Willis, Doyle | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on the closure or consolidation of a state school without legislative authorization.
House: Public Health
Referred to subcommittee
HB 367
73-0 (1993)
Author: Clemons, BillySponsor: Haley, Bill
Relating to income considered in determining the fee for services provided by a community center.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 508
73-0 (1993)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the keeping of suspected mentally ill persons in jail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 742
73-0 (1993)
Author: McDonald, Nancy
Relating to the certification and duties of certain peace officers as special officers for mental health assignment.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 771
73-0 (1993)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to treatment and care of persons with mental retardation and to the certification of special officers for mental health assignment.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 968
73-0 (1993)
Author: Vowell, Jack | et. al.
Relating to the placement of certain persons in nursing facilities and to the funding of those services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 984
73-0 (1993)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the authority of certain state agencies to purchase liability insurance.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 985
73-0 (1993)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the operation of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and to the provision of services to patients and clients of the department or of community centers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1045
73-0 (1993)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the regulation of the provision of services to persons with certain disabilities; providing civil and criminal penalties; making an appropriation.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1392
73-0 (1993)
Author: Vowell, Jack
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Human Services to assess monetary penalties against a home or community care provider.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1462
73-0 (1993)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the disclosure of certain information about certain patients of a physician.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1596
73-0 (1993)
Author: Rodriguez, CiroSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to payment of costs relating to a mental health proceeding under the Texas Mental Health Code.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 1605
73-0 (1993)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to the examination and transfer of suspected mentally ill or retarded defendants who are in jail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1613
73-0 (1993)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the qualification of an entity as a community home and to the authority of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to obtain criminal history information records of a person eligible to reside in a community home; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1614
73-0 (1993)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to notification of a community center's intent to acquire real property.
House: Public Health
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1713
73-0 (1993)
Author: Maxey, GlenSponsor: Rosson, Peggy
Relating to the use of certain drugs for schizophrenics and to the use of facility beds vacated by schizophrenic patients through the use of a certain treatment program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 1774
73-0 (1993)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the creation of the offense of sexual exploitation by a psychotherapist.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1784
73-0 (1993)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the prosecution of capital felony committed by a person with mental retardation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1785
73-0 (1993)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the Texas Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Public Health
Returned to Calendars Committee
HB 1799
73-0 (1993)
Author: Krusee, Mike
Relating to the authority of the state to provide certain genetic counseling and testing services.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2000
73-0 (1993)
Author: Vowell, Jack
Relating to the provision of long-term care services to certain persons with mental retardation.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2001
73-0 (1993)
Author: Vowell, Jack
Relating to the regulation of medical rehabilitation services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2002
73-0 (1993)
Author: Vowell, Jack | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the provision of services to persons with certain disabilities; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2003
73-0 (1993)
Author: Vowell, Jack
Relating to illegal remuneration; providing criminal penalties; making an appropriation.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2085
73-0 (1993)
Author: Eckels, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of mental health and mental retardation funds to local mental health and mental retardation authorities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2113
73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the appointment of hearing officers for criminal and mental health cases in certain courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 2286
73-0 (1993)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to treatment of chemically dependent persons.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2558
73-0 (1993)
Author: Vowell, JackSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the validation of certain acts and proceedings of certain corporations created under the Health Facilities Development Act and to the authority of corporations created under that act to refund outstanding bonds.
House: Public Health Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Withdrawn from intent calendar
HB 2735
73-0 (1993)
Author: Conley, Karyne
Relating to the exclusion of defendants suffering from mental retardation or mental illness from the application of capitol punishment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2745
73-0 (1993)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the provision of in-patient and out-patient mental health services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HCR 61
73-0 (1993)
Author: Kubiak, DanSponsor: Turner, Jim
Commending the staff and administration of the Brenham State School for their numerous contributions in the delivery of quality services to citizens with mental retardation/developmental disabilities.
Signed by the Governor
HR 776
73-0 (1993)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Directing the House General Investigating Committee to investigate TDMHMR to determine if policies, procedures and control have been established and will be followed to prevent the violation of the civil rights of mentally retarded citizens residing in or to be assigned to CBH.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
SB 78
73-0 (1993)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to designate an alternative living facility to provide mental health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 120
73-0 (1993)
Author: Sims, BillSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the name of a certain state building constructed by the Kerrville State Hospital.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 160
73-0 (1993)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the provision of mental health and rehabilitative services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
SB 205
73-0 (1993)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the provision of services to persons with certain disabilities or in need of counseling in a crisis or an emergency; creating offenses and providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 206
73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Vowell, Jack | et. al.
Relating to claims, review of claims, and fraudulent claims for benefits for certain health care and mental health care services covered by insurance; imposing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 207
73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Vowell, Jack | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the provision of mental health and chemical dependency services and of billing for health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
SB 208
73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Vowell, Jack | et. al.
Relating to the offense of insurance claim fraud; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 209
73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Vowell, Jack | et. al.
Relating to the crime victims compensation fund; providing civil and administrative penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
SB 210
73-0 (1993)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Vowell, Jack | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the provision of health care services and mental health services to certain persons and to referrals of certain persons for such services; transferring certain funds; creating offenses and providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 211
73-0 (1993)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Vowell, Jack | et. al.
Relating to illegal remuneration; creating an offense; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
SB 212
73-0 (1993)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Vowell, Jack | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of medical rehabilitation services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 252
73-0 (1993)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Hightower, Allen
Relating to continuity of care programs for offenders in the criminal justice system who are mentally impaired, elderly, physically disabled, terminally ill, or significantly ill.
House: Corrections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 292
73-0 (1993)
Author: Rosson, Peggy | et. al.Sponsor: McDonald, Nancy
Relating to the certification and duties of certain peace officers as special officers for mental health assignment.
House: Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 340
73-0 (1993)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to income considered in determining the fee for services provided by a community center.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 555
73-0 (1993)
Author: Patterson, JerrySponsor: Siebert, Bill
Relating to provision of certain mental health and substance abuse services through single service health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 681
73-0 (1993)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Junell, Robert
Relating to the employees of certain state schools.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 833
73-0 (1993)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Vowell, Jack
Relating to the provision of long-term care services to certain persons with mental retardation.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 834
73-0 (1993)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to treatment of chemically dependent persons and to certain reporting requirements regarding minors and tobacco.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 982
73-0 (1993)
Author: Patterson, JerrySponsor: Vowell, Jack
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Human Services to assess monetary penalties against a home or community care provider.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 1097
73-0 (1993)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to granting licensed psychologists membership or privileges on the staff of a hospital or private mental hospital or other mental health facility; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1098
73-0 (1993)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the disclosure of health and mental health care information by a provider.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably as substituted
SB 1115
73-0 (1993)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the appointment of hearing officers for criminal and mental health cases in certain courts.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1142
73-0 (1993)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to surrogate decision making for certain clients of an intermediate care facility serving persons with mental retardation or related conditions.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
SB 1322
73-0 (1993)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Vowell, Jack
Relating to the financing of property and improvements by a community center.
House: Public Health Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1413
73-0 (1993)
Author: Luna, GregorySponsor: McDonald, Nancy
Relating to fees charged by health care providers or health care facilities for certain medical or mental health records.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1439
73-0 (1993)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the placement in a residential care facility of a juvenile offender who is a person with mental retardation.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 1486
73-0 (1993)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to compensation for the provision of care for persons with mental retardation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 28
72-0 (1991)
Author: Park, Carolyn
Relating to permanent guardianships for minors or physically or mentally handicapped persons.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 74
72-0 (1991)
Author: Clemons, Billy
Relating to surrogate parentage contracts; providing criminal penalties.
House: Judicial Affairs
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
HB 565
72-0 (1991)
Author: Edwards, AlSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the reporting and investigation of suspected cases of abuse or neglect in nursing homes and facilities operated by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 877
72-0 (1991)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the plan for the development of new beds in the ICF-MR program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
HB 902
72-0 (1991)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to adoption of a nonsubstantive revision of the statutes relating to mental health and mental retardation, including conforming amendments.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 960
72-0 (1991)
Author: Delco, WilhelminaSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to deferral of adjudication and dismissal of certain cases on commitment of a chemically dependent person for court-ordered treatment and completion of the treatment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 1011
72-0 (1991)
Author: Park, Carolyn
Relating to the use of force against a person who is mentally incompetent.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1255
72-0 (1991)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to coverage of biologically based mental illnesses under certain group health insurance programs.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1316
72-0 (1991)
Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.
Relating to community centers and to the provision of community mental health and mental retardation services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1377
72-0 (1991)
Author: Ovard, A.R. | et. al.
Relating to the responsibility of a child with a mental disease or defect for delinquent conduct or conduct indicating a need for supervision.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1412
72-0 (1991)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the temporary licensing of certain physicians employed by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 1486
72-0 (1991)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to access to criminal history record information on employees, applicants and volunteers who would be placed in direct contact with persons with mental illness or persons with mental retardation.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 1593
72-0 (1991)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to make payments to a person with a mental disability participating in a supported housing program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1624
72-0 (1991)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the keeping of suspected mentally ill persons in jail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1635
72-0 (1991)
Author: Linebarger, Libby
Relating to a requirement that each hospital and mental health and mental retardation facility provide certified interpreters to assist a patient who is hearing impaired.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1717
72-0 (1991)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the fees charged by a county clerk for certain actions involving mental health services or chemical dependency services.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2051
72-0 (1991)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to commitment procedures and services for mentally ill and chemically dependent persons; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Laid on table subject to call in committee
HB 2076
72-0 (1991)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the rights, treatment, and care of persons with mental retardation; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Public Health
Laid on table subject to call in committee
HB 2110
72-0 (1991)
Author: Rudd, JimSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to emergency appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 2213
72-0 (1991)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to volunteer services in the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Human Services
Placed on Major State Calendar
HB 2226
72-0 (1991)
Author: Shelley, Dan
Relating to the appointment of hearing officers for criminal and mental health cases in certain courts.
House: Judiciary
Left pending in committee
HB 2354
72-0 (1991)
Author: Vowell, Jack
Relating to mental health services for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2419
72-0 (1991)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the assignment of the Harris County Psychiatric Center to The University of Texas System.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2476
72-0 (1991)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to inspections of hospitals licensed by Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2491
72-0 (1991)
Author: Johnson, Jerry
Relating to the disclosure of confidential mental health information in certain circumstances.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2539
72-0 (1991)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the renaming of State Schools that serve persons with mental retardation to Developmental Centers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2857
72-0 (1991)
Author: Clemons, Billy
Relating to income considered in determining the fee for services provided by a community center.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 26
72-0 (1991)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Williamson, Richard
Relating to the composition, powers, and duties of the Texas Council on Offenders with Mental Impairments.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 33
72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to commitment procedures and services for persons who are mentally ill or chemically dependent; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 112
72-0 (1991)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Junell, Robert
Relating to community centers and to the provision of community mental health and mental retardation services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 197
72-0 (1991)
Author: Dickson, Temple
Relating to rights, liabilities, and procedures governing the provision of services to persons with mental illness; providing penalties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 255
72-0 (1991)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to mental health and mental retardation services for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 403
72-0 (1991)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to adoption of a nonsubstantive revision of the statutes relating to mental health and mental retardation, including conforming amendments.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 465
72-0 (1991)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the guardian-incompetent special relationship section of the Penal Code.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 475
72-0 (1991)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to deferral of adjudication and dismissal of certain cases involving chemically dependent persons on completion of a treatment program.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Reported favorably with substitute
SB 484
72-0 (1991)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the definitions of culpable mental states for the purposes of criminal prosecutions.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to special subcommittee
SB 577
72-0 (1991)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to guardianships for incapacitated persons.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 644
72-0 (1991)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Junell, Robert
Relating to coverage of biologically based mental illnesses under certain group health insurance programs.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
1st Printing sent to Calendars
SB 770
72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to fees charged by a county clerk for records management and preservation and certain involving mental health services or chemical dependency services.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 778
72-0 (1991)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to permanent guardianships for minors or physically or mentally handicapped persons.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 794
72-0 (1991)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to construct a psychiatric care facility in Bexar County.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 899
72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the appointment of hearing officers for criminal and mental health cases in certain courts.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 971
72-0 (1991)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to a requirement that each hospital and mental health and mental retardation facility provide certified interpreters to assist a patient who is hearing impaired.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Record vote
SB 973
72-0 (1991)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the plan for the development of new beds in the ICF-MR program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 978
72-0 (1991)
Author: Sims, BillSponsor: Junell, Robert
Relating to bonds or notes issued by a community center.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 979
72-0 (1991)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to volunteer services in the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1076
72-0 (1991)
Author: Dickson, TempleSponsor: Place, Allen
Relating to appropriate mental health facilities for court-ordered mental health services and to the capacity to consent of voluntary in-patients of such facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
SB 1084
72-0 (1991)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the responsibility of a child with a mental disease or defect for delinquent conduct or conduct indicating a need for supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1178
72-0 (1991)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the authority of the Texas Deparment of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to make payments to a person with a mental disability participating in a supported housing program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
1st Printing printed and distributed
SB 1322
72-0 (1991)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the construction of a mental health crisis complex in Austin, Travis County, Texas, and the requirement of a lease-purchase agreement.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1612
72-0 (1991)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Stiles, Mark
Relating to appointment, service, and duties of masters in proceedings for court-ordered mental health services.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 82
72-1 (1991)
Author: Ovard, A.R.
Relating to the responsibility of a child with a mental disease or defect for delinquent conduct or conduct indicating a need for supervision.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 110
72-1 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the appointment of hearing officers for criminal and mental health cases in certain courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SCR 20
72-1 (1991)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.Sponsor: Junell, Robert
Requesting the governor to appoint a task force to study and make recommendations on the possible closure or consolidation of facilities of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
Signed by the Governor
HB 64
72-2 (1991)
Author: Vowell, JackSponsor: Brooks, Chet | et. al.
Relating to the appropriation and allocation of bonding construction funds to the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and the Texas Youth Commission and to special provisions governing appropriations made by the General Appropriations Act to those agencies and the Texas Department of Health.
House: Government Organization Senate: Finance
Effective on adoption of const. amendment
HB 80
72-2 (1991)
Author: Ovard, A.R.
Relating to the responsibility of a child with a mental disease or defect for delinquent conduct or conduct indicating a need for supervision.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 85
72-2 (1991)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the appointment of hearing officers for criminal and mental health cases in certain courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 22
72-2 (1991)
Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds and use of the proceeds from the bonds for mental health and mental retardation facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 23
72-2 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the appointment of hearing officers for criminal and mental health cases in certain courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 51
72-2 (1991)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the authority to give consent to the medical or other treatment of a resident of an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 4
72-3 (1992)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the discipline of certain licensed, certified, permitted, recognized, or registered professionals or persons in training and the denial of certain licenses, certifications, permits, orders of recognition, or registrations for offering, paying, or accepting a fee for referring a person for treatment in a mental hospital, mental health facility, or other facility for the residential treatment of mental illness or alcohol or drug abuse.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 5
72-3 (1992)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the assistance a crime victim receives in applying for a crime victim compensation award under the Crime Victims Compensation Act from, and receipt of such a compensation award by, a mental hospital or mental health facility.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 6
72-3 (1992)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to admission to an inpatient mental health facility for voluntary inpatient mental health service.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 7
72-3 (1992)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the release of a person receiving voluntary inpatient mental health services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 8
72-3 (1992)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the provision of a list of prescribed medications to a patient of a mental hospital or mental health facility or to the patient's legal guardian.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 9
72-3 (1992)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the right of a patient to receive personal mental health records.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 10
72-3 (1992)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to Department of Insurance review of mental health benefit claims.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 11
72-3 (1992)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the transfer to the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services of the licensing, permitting, and enforcement activities relating to hospitals, private mental hospitals, chemical dependency treatment facilities, and narcotic drug treatment programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 25
71-0 (1989)
Author: Clemons, Billy | et. al.Sponsor: Haley, Bill
Relating to the issuance of a fishing license to certain mentally disabled persons.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 55
71-0 (1989)
Author: Melton, Bob
Relating to the exclusion of mentally retarded defendants from the application of the death penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported favorably with substitute
HB 104
71-0 (1989)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to court-ordered mental health treatment of a prisoner who is charged with a misdemeanor.
House: Corrections
Reported favorably with substitute
HB 264
71-0 (1989)
Author: Clemons, BillySponsor: Haley, Bill
Relating to income considered in determining the fee for mental health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 495
71-0 (1989)
Author: Heflin, Talmadge
Relating to the release of a voluntary patient from an in-patient mental health facility; providing a penalty.
House: Public Health
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 580
71-0 (1989)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to acquisition of real property by community mental health and community mental retardation centers.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 582
71-0 (1989)
Author: Garcia, OrlandoSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to access to certain mental health records by the Texas Department of Human Services and certain other agencies.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 904
71-0 (1989)
Author: Garcia, Orlando
Relating to the establishment of a community mental health or mental retardation center.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 936
71-0 (1989)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the reporting and investigation of suspected cases of abuse or neglect in nursing homes and facilities operated by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1305
71-0 (1989)
Author: Melton, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the designation of a Central Education Agency employee as a youth suicide prevention officer.
House: Public Education
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1343
71-0 (1989)
Author: Wright, Brad
Relating to the treatment and commitment of a chronically mentally ill person.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1347
71-0 (1989)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to a support program for persons who are mentally disabled.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 1410
71-0 (1989)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the commitment procedures and services for chemically dependent persons; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Pending in committee
HB 1721
71-0 (1989)
Author: Swift, Dick
Relating to psychiatric inpatient beds provided by the Texas Department of Corrections.
House: Corrections
Pending in committee
HB 2023
71-0 (1989)
Author: Blackwood, Bill | et. al.
Relating to state mental health and substance abuse services and programs for children, families of children, and adults.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu in comm.
HB 2126
71-0 (1989)
Author: Willis, DoyleSponsor: McFarland, Bob
Relating to hearings on applications for court-ordered mental health services.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 2269
71-0 (1989)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the treatment and care of persons with mental retardation.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2320
71-0 (1989)
Author: Melton, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the prevention of and response to youth suicide.
House: Public Education
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2321
71-0 (1989)
Author: Melton, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the cooperation of public schools and local agencies in the prevention of youth suicide.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2322
71-0 (1989)
Author: Melton, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the creation of a state advisory committee on youth suicide prevention.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2382
71-0 (1989)
Author: Melton, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the designation of a Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation employee as a youth suicide prevention officer.
House: Public Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2398
71-0 (1989)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the certification of intermediate care facilities serving persons who are mentally retarded.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2399
71-0 (1989)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the provision of community services to persons with mental retardation or mental illness.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2400
71-0 (1989)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to requiring reports on the use of prospective payment funds used to provide community services to persons with mental retardation or mental illness.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2401
71-0 (1989)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the ICF-MR program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2402
71-0 (1989)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the provision of start-up costs associated with providing community services for people with mental illness or mental retardation.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2403
71-0 (1989)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to a prohibition on certain activities of certain former officers or employees of mental health and mental retardation community centers; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2547
71-0 (1989)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to funding for services to patients at state supported psychiatric facilities.
House: Human Services
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HB 2656
71-0 (1989)
Author: Granoff, Al
Relating to rights and procedures governing the provision of services to persons with mental illness; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu in comm.
HB 2698
71-0 (1989)
Author: Johnson, JerrySponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the designation and operation of single portal authorities for mental health, drug abuse, and alcoholism commitments.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 2833
71-0 (1989)
Author: Carter, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an office for the prevention of developmental disabilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3067
71-0 (1989)
Author: Rudd, Jim
Relating to payment rates in the medical assistance program serving certain mentally retarded persons.
House: Appropriations
Pending in committee
HCR 2
71-0 (1989)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Granting MBank San Felipe, N.A. permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HCR 16
71-0 (1989)
Author: Vowell, JackSponsor: Dickson, Temple
Requesting that educational curricula for judges and law enforcement officers include information about certain procedures and services regarding mentally ill persons.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HCR 54
71-0 (1989)
Author: Guerrero, Lena
Granting Opal Petty permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HCR 174
71-0 (1989)
Author: Madla, Frank
Requesting the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to take certain steps regarding the community placement appeals process.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HCR 175
71-0 (1989)
Author: Madla, Frank
Directing the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to create a Case Manager's Ombudsman Office.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HCR 229
71-0 (1989)
Author: Vowell, JackSponsor: Dickson, Temple
Recognizing National Mental Illness Awareness Week.
House: Rules and Resolutions Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HCR 238
71-0 (1989)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Washington, Craig | et. al.
Establishing a task force to study the Mentally Retarded Persons Act.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 89
71-0 (1989)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for certain state facilities.
House: State Affairs
Pending in committee
HR 483
71-0 (1989)
Author: Madla, Frank
Declaring the week of April 3 - 9, 1989 ARC/Texas Week.
House: Rules and Resolutions
Reported enrolled
HR 635
71-0 (1989)
Author: Gibson, Bruce
Recognizing May as Mental Health Month.
House: Public Health
Reported enrolled
SB 338
71-0 (1989)
Author: Caperton, Kent | et. al.Sponsor: Rudd, Jim
Relating to emergency appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 355
71-0 (1989)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to court-ordered mental health treatment of a prisoner who is charged with a misdemeanor.
House: Corrections Senate: Health & Human Services
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
SB 463
71-0 (1989)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Garcia, Orlando
Relating to the establishment of a community mental health or mental retardation center.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
SB 754
71-0 (1989)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to persons found incompetent to stand trial or not guilty by reason of insanity or mental retardation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 982
71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al.
Relating to a support program for persons who are mentally disabled.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 1016
71-0 (1989)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to county funding of the Harris County Psychiatric Center.
Senate: Finance
Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 1036
71-0 (1989)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the release of confidential mental health records in certain circumstances.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1161
71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to payment of Medicaid for services to patients at state supported psychiatric facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1179
71-0 (1989)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the treatment and care of persons with mental retardation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1322
71-0 (1989)
Author: Dickson, TempleSponsor: Granoff, Al
Relating to rights and procedures governing the provision of services to persons with mental illness; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 1404
71-0 (1989)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the creation of a special needs parole program for inmates of the Texas Department of Corrections who are elderly, significantly ill, physically handicapped, mentally retarded, or mentally ill.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Corrections
SB 1405
71-0 (1989)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Williamson, Richard
Relating to the membership and duties of the Texas Council on Offenders with Mental Impairments.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
SB 1421
71-0 (1989)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the provision of start-up costs associated with providing community services for people with mental illness or mental retardation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SB 1422
71-0 (1989)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to a prohibition on certain activities of certain former officers or employees of mental health and mental retardation community centers; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SB 1423
71-0 (1989)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to requiring reports on the use of prospective payment funds used to provide community services to persons with mental retardation or mental illness.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SB 1424
71-0 (1989)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the certification of intermediate care facilities serving persons who are mentally retarded.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SB 1425
71-0 (1989)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the ICF-MR program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SB 1426
71-0 (1989)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the provision of community services to persons with mental retardation or mental illness and to the regulation of the persons who provide those services; providing criminal penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1527
71-0 (1989)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Carter, Bill
Relating to the establishment of an office for the prevention of developmental disabilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 1533
71-0 (1989)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the commitment procedures and services for mentally ill and chemically dependent persons; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1592
71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to definitions of "political subdivision" and "employee" and to the adoption of general workers' compensation laws by political subdivisions.
Senate: Committee of the Whole
No action taken in committee
SB 1631
71-0 (1989)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Williamson, Richard
Relating to mandatory presentence investigations of convicted felons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 1697
71-0 (1989)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Blackwood, Bill
Relating to state mental health and substance abuse services and programs for children, families of children, and adults.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 1717
71-0 (1989)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the appointment of hearing officers for criminal and mental health cases in certain courts.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 1765
71-0 (1989)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Park, Carolyn
Relating to certain obsolete provisions addressing health and safety standards in some eleemosynary institutions; repealing Chapter 195, Acts of the 60th Legislature, 1967 (Article 3186g, Vernon's Texas Civil....
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
SB 1821
71-0 (1989)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to the definition of family homes as community-based residential homes exclusively for disabled persons.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Received from the Senate
SB 1834
71-0 (1989)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to psychiatric inpatient beds provided by the Texas Department of Corrections.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SCR 48
71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Colbert, Paul
Encouraging school districts to have a psychologist available to diagnose and treat students who suffer from emotional disturbances.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
SCR 74
71-0 (1989)
Author: Dickson, Temple
Requesting that educational curricula for judges and law enforcement officers include information about certain procedures and services regarding mentally ill persons.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SCR 78
71-0 (1989)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Madla, Frank
Requesting the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to take certain steps regarding the community placement appeals process.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
SCR 79
71-0 (1989)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Directing the Department of Human Services and Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to establish formally what services are not covered under the ICF-MR program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SCR 81
71-0 (1989)
Author: Washington, Craig
Establishing the Advisory Committee on the Mental Health Care of Deaf or Hearing Impaired Adults and Children to the Commissioner of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Referred to House Administration
SCR 88
71-0 (1989)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Directing the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to create a Case Manager's Ombudsman's Office.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SCR 90
71-0 (1989)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Granting Patricia Brennecke permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SCR 91
71-0 (1989)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Granting Opal Petty permission to sue the state and the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SCR 100
71-0 (1989)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Madla, Frank
Directing the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to conduct analysis of community based program funding in other states.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
SCR 137
71-0 (1989)
Author: Dickson, Temple
Recognizing National Mental Illness Awareness Week.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SCR 159
71-0 (1989)
Author: Washington, Craig
Establishing a special interim task force to study the Mentally Retarded Persons Act.
Senate: Administration
Reported favorably with substitute
SR 363
71-0 (1989)
Author: Washington, Craig
Establishing the Advisory Committee on the Mental Health Care of Deaf or Hearing Impaired Adults and Children.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
SR 521
71-0 (1989)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Designating May, 1989, as Mental Health Month.
Read & adopted
SR 748
71-0 (1989)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Directing the Health and Human Services Subcommittee on Health Services to study the statewide need for psychiatric and counselling services for children.
Senate: Administration
Adopted
SR 764
71-0 (1989)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Encouraging the Inter-Agency Council on Mentally Retarded, Developmentally Disabled and Mentally Ill Offenders to address alternatives for serving people with mental disabilities, who are charged with misdemeanors.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Adopted
SR 801
71-0 (1989)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Directing the Health and Human Services Subcommittee on Health Services to study the statewide need for psychiatric and counselling services for children.
Read & adopted
HB 89
71-1 (1989)
Author: Melton, Bob
Relating to the consideration of mitigating circumstances, including the mental retardation of the defendant, in the assessment of the death penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 108
71-1 (1989)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to involuntary civil commitment procedures for alcoholics; mentally ill persons, and drug-dependent persons.
House: Judiciary
Posting rule suspended
SB 19
71-1 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the application of the workers' compensation laws to certain political subdivisions, including community centers for mental health and mental retardation services.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 57
71-1 (1989)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the commitment procedures and services for mentally ill and chemically dependent persons; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 77
71-1 (1989)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to an appropriation to the Interagency Council on Mentally Impaired Offenders.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
HCR 23
71-2 (1989)
Author: Smith, Terral
Granting J. R. Canion, Jr., permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HCR 28
71-4 (1990)
Author: Richardson, Bob
Granting Austin Construction Company permission to sue the State of Texas and the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 68
71-4 (1990)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the commitment procedures and services for mentally ill and chemically dependent persons; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably with substitute
HB 109
71-5 (1990)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to appropriations for the biennium ending August 31, 1991.
House: Appropriations
Reported favorably w/amendment(s)
SB 62
71-5 (1990)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Rudd, Jim
Relating to appropriations for the biennium ending August 31, 1991.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
House passage as amended reported
SR 33
71-5 (1990)
Author: Dickson, Temple
Joining the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation in expressing its gratitude to the participants for their invaluable contributions to children throughout the Abilene community.
Read & adopted
HB 3
71-6 (1990)
Author: Rudd, Jim
Relating to appropriations for the biennium ending August 31, 1991.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
SB 11
71-6 (1990)
Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al.Sponsor: Rudd, Jim
Relating to appropriations for the biennium ending August 31, 1991.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 272
70-0 (1987)
Author: Collazo, Jr., FrankSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to a requirement that a state facility report the disappearance of a person receiving mental health or mental retardation services in the facility.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 533
70-0 (1987)
Author: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the continuation, composition, powers, and duties of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and to the provision of mental health and mental retardation services; providing a penalty.
House: Government Organization
Referred to subcommittee
HB 588
70-0 (1987)
Author: Stiles, Mark
Relating to regional administration by certain health-related state agencies.
House: Public Health
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
HB 793
70-0 (1987)
Author: Vowell, Jack
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and community centers to obtain criminal conviction data relating to persons employed by a provider who contracts with the department or center.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 882
70-0 (1987)
Author: Richardson, Bob
Relating to the lease of certain state-owned land by the Texas Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation for use by Goodwill Industries of Austin.
House: State Affairs
Pending in committee
HB 1154
70-0 (1987)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the establishment of a support program to assist mentally or developmentally disabled persons and their families; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 1182
70-0 (1987)
Author: Johnson, Cliff
Relating to the sale of certain state-owned real property in Cherokee County.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1254
70-0 (1987)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation or of a community center to place a facility for the mentally ill in a residential neighborhood.
House: Public Health
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1365
70-0 (1987)
Author: Granoff, Al
Relating to the authority of a protection and advocacy system for the mentally ill to obtain certain confidential records and to have access to public and private facilities housing and providing care to the mentally ill.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1409
70-0 (1987)
Author: McKinney, Mike
Relating to the establishment of community-based crisis intervention centers and to the provision of crisis intervention services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1503
70-0 (1987)
Author: Johnson, CliffSponsor: Blake, Roy
Relating to the lease of part of the Rusk State Hospital facilities to the Texas Department of Corrections for use by certain inmates.
House: Corrections Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 1550
70-0 (1987)
Author: Millsap, Mike
Relating to the funding of the Fort Worth Psychiatric Hospital.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1573
70-0 (1987)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to court-ordered mental health treatment of a prisoner who is charged with a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Postponed in committee
HB 1686
70-0 (1987)
Author: Patronella, David
Relating to coverage of mental and emotional illness and disorders under certain accident and sickness insurance coverage.
House: Insurance
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2081
70-0 (1987)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to students placed in residential facilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2310
70-0 (1987)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the release of confidential mental health records in certain circumstances.
House: Public Health
Transferred to Calendars Committee
HB 2317
70-0 (1987)
Author: Evans, Charles
Relating to the establishment and duties of an interagency council to identify mentally impaired offenders and to establish community-based sentencing alternatives for mentally impaired offenders.
House: Government Organization
Pending in committee
HB 2324
70-0 (1987)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Relating to the establishment of a substance-abuse treatment institution and an institution for the treatment of mentally-retarded inmates of the Texas Department of Corrections.
House: Corrections
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2394
70-0 (1987)
Author: Heflin, Talmadge
Relating to the repeal of the Community Homes for Disabled Persons Location Act.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HCR 109
70-0 (1987)
Author: Madla, Frank
Establishing the Division of Oversight for Mental Health Services under the Health and Human Services Coordinating Council.
House: Public Health
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
SB 257
70-0 (1987)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the continuation, composition, powers, and duties of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and to the provision of mental health and mental retardation services and related services; providing a penalty.
House: Government Organization Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 496
70-0 (1987)
Author: Parmer, HughSponsor: Vowell, Jack
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and community centers to obtain criminal conviction data relating to persons employed by a provider who contracts with the department or center.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
SB 637
70-0 (1987)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Granoff, Al
Relating to the authority of a protection and advocacy system for the mentally ill to obtain certain confidential records.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 699
70-0 (1987)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the release of confidential mental health records in certain circumstances.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 719
70-0 (1987)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Evans, Charles
Relating to the establishment and duties of an interagency council to identify mentally impaired offenders and to establish community-based sentencing alternatives for mentally impaired offenders.
House: Government Organization Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
SB 808
70-0 (1987)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the establishment of a support program to assist mentally or developmentally disabled persons and their families; providing a penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably with substitute
SB 848
70-0 (1987)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the provision of mental health services to persons who are deaf or hearing impaired and to their families.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 951
70-0 (1987)
Author: Blake, Roy
Relating to the transfer of certain inmates to Rusk State Hospital.
Senate: State Affairs
Left as pending business in comm.
SB 955
70-0 (1987)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to coverage of mental and emotional illness and disorders under certain accident and sickness insurance coverage.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1058
70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, CynthiaSponsor: Carter, Bill
Relating to gifts, grants, and donations made to the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation or on behalf of a facility operated by the department.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1137
70-0 (1987)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to funding for the Interagency Council on Mentally Retarded, Developmentally Disabled, and Mentally Ill Offenders, making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1359
70-0 (1987)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the repayment of student loans of physical therapists practicing for certain facilities operated by the Texas Department of Mental Health Retardation.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1439
70-0 (1987)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to provision and regulation of certain health care benefits and practices.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/87
SCR 68
70-0 (1987)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Madla, Frank
Establishing the Division of Oversight for Mental Health Services under the Health and Human Services Coordinating Council.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
SCR 133
70-0 (1987)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Evans, Charles
Directing the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services to establish a special interim study committee to evaluate the feasibility of establishing an Office of Prevention of Mental and Developmental Disabilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SCR 135
70-0 (1987)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Barton, Erwin
Requesting the cooperation of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, the Central Education Agency, and the Texas Rehabilitation Commission in implementing an interagency agreement.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
SCR 136
70-0 (1987)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Patronella, David
Directing the State Board of Insurance to clarify the requirements of the law relating to provision of insurance coverage for certain psychiatric treatment.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
SJR 56
70-0 (1987)
Author: McFarland, BobSponsor: Aikin, A. M. "Bob"
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds for certain construction projects.
Filed with the Secretary of State
SCR 37
70-2 (1987)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Directing the Senate Committee on Human Services, the House Committee on Human Services and the House Committee on Public Health to monitor development of plans for services to persons with disabilities.
Senate: Administration, Special
Referred to Administration
SR 139
70-2 (1987)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Establishing an interim study committee to study the prevention of mental and developmental disabilities and to develop a comprehensive plan for prevention.
HB 325
69-0 (1985)
Author: Hill, Patricia
Relating to the continuation, composition, powers, and duties of the office of the Interstate Compact on Mental Health Administrator for Texas and to the annual report filed by the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Government Organization Senate: Health & Human Resources
Referred to subcommittee
HB 370
69-0 (1985)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to penalties for disclosing confidential information concerning a person's mental health.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 407
69-0 (1985)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the sale of certain property and to the use of the proceeds to provide mental health services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 419
69-0 (1985)
Author: Arnold, Gordon "Doc"
Relating to repeal of the law providing for use of certain health care practitioners to provide psychiatric care and treatment under certain accident and sickness insurance.
House: Insurance
Reported from s/c fav. w/o amdt(s)
HB 447
69-0 (1985)
Author: Lee, Don
Relating to charges for certain services of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Public Health
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
HB 456
69-0 (1985)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to procedures under the Mental Health Code.
House: Public Health
Referred to subcommittee
HB 461
69-0 (1985)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to the use of state funds to renovate improvements to community mental health and mental retardation centers.
House: Public Health
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 467
69-0 (1985)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to the qualifications of the commissioner of mental health and mental retardation.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 574
69-0 (1985)
Author: Richardson, Bob
Relating to the lease of certain state-owned land by the Texas Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation for use by the Austin-Travis County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center.
House: State Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of
HB 785
69-0 (1985)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the appointment of temporary guardians for certain persons who lack capacity to make independent decisions.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HB 979
69-0 (1985)
Author: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the emergency detention and examination of persons believed to be mentally ill.
House: Public Health
Referred to subcommittee