HB 10 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental and Behavioral Health Research Institute.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
HB 18 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, counseling programs, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students and to mental health first aid program training and reporting regarding local mental health authority and school district personnel.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 19 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to mental health and substance use resources for certain school districts.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 131 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to extreme risk protective orders and the prosecution of the criminal offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 198 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to providing mental health services and mental health education to public school students at school-based health centers.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 199 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to permissible uses of the instructional materials allotment.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 204 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of instruction about mental health in the required curriculum for public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 253 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to a strategic plan to address postpartum depression.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 284 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to disclosure requirements of certain facilities that provide care for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 405 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to designating June as Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Awareness Month.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 461 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from civil liability for certain professionals for the disclosure of certain mental health information.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 471 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to required suicide prevention training for certain health care practitioners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 501 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the requirement and study of insurance coverage for serious emotional disturbance of a child.
House: Insurance
Considered in Calendars
HB 507 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to a task force to coordinate and make recommendations on parent engagement and education programs provided by state agencies.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 517 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 534 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the eligibility of emergency service dispatchers to participate in a public safety employees treatment court program.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 544 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by persons who are subject to certain judicial determinations; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 545 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Postponed
HB 598 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of funds appropriated for the continuing legal education of certain appointed masters, magistrates, referees, and associate judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 599 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the delivery of certain mental health records of a defendant to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 600 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to procedures for identifying or releasing on personal bond criminal defendants suspected of having a mental illness or intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 601 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to criminal or juvenile procedures and reporting requirements regarding persons who are or may be persons with a mental illness or an intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 628 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to an acute psychiatric bed registry to list available beds for the psychiatric treatment of certain individuals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 818 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to the release by a peace officer of certain individuals suspected of the offense of public intoxication.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 822 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to addressing adverse childhood experiences and developing a strategic plan to address those experiences.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 830 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the release by a peace officer of certain individuals suspected of the offense of public intoxication.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 906 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a collaborative task force to study certain public school mental health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 955 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to eligibility requirements for student loan repayment assistance for certain mental health professionals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 965 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to updating references to certain former health services state agencies and certain terms used to describe persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities in the Education Code.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1045 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to a veteran suicide tracking system and required reporting of veteran suicides by certain persons.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1069 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, counseling programs, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students and to mental health first aid program training and reporting regarding local mental health authority and school district personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1070 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the mental health first aid training program reporting requirements.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1072 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to mental health and substance use resources for certain school districts.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1090 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the definition of first responder.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1094 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the provision of counseling services by certain providers under Medicaid and reimbursement for those services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1103 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the composition of the statewide health coordinating council.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1113 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to state contract limitations and programs for sex trafficking prevention and victim treatment.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1137 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to an annual report prepared by the Health Professions Council.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1139 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 1190 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1228 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to political subdivision regulations, including zoning rules, concerning the cultivation, production, dispensing, or possession of low-THC cannabis.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1292 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to statewide initiatives to improve maternal and newborn health for women with opioid use disorder.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1302 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Research Institute; authorizing the issuance of bonds.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1312 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the provision of on-campus mental health services by a school district and reimbursement under Medicaid for certain services provided to eligible students.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1318 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, JoeSponsor: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the provision of mental health services to persons younger than 18 years of age.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 1320 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the operation of, participation in, and effects of successful completion of a mental health court program.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 1335 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of school-based behavioral health centers by public schools and a grant program administered by the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission for the operation of those centers.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1338 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
Relating to prescribing low-THC cannabis to certain patients for compassionate use.
House: Public Health
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1386 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to training and development activities for persons who may interact with an individual with autism or other pervasive developmental disorder.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1405 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the prescription of low-THC cannabis by certain qualified physicians for certain patients diagnosed with a terminal illness.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1448 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Care Consortium.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1465 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to a study on expanding recovery housing in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1467 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to a mental health professional to school law enforcement official ratio for public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1468 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the creation of a task force to examine the effectiveness of school mental health programs provided for students enrolled in public schools.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1518 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the regulation of the sale of dextromethorphan to minors; providing civil penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1578 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to establishing the Mental Health Crisis and Suicide Prevention Task Force.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1598 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to an initiative to increase the capacity of local mental health authorities to provide access to mental health services in certain counties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1606 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county or municipality of a portion of the appraised value of real property of a business that provides, or pays for the provision of, certain services for honorably discharged veterans without cost.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1613 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the provision of recovery community organization services under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1623 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to training for public school personnel to identify and intervene if a student suffers from behavioral health issues.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1640 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to establishing a pilot program to employ a life skills counselor at public high school campuses in certain counties.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 1669 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to increasing and improving the mental health and substance use disorder workforce in this state and increasing the capacity of local mental health authorities to provide access to mental health services in certain counties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Returned from the House for further action
HB 1698 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leman, Ben
Relating to the regulation of residential treatment centers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1701 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to a written assessment regarding a defendant suspected of having a mental illness or an intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1758 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to a grant program and interagency review of resources to support and sustain recovery community organizations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1901 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the disclosure of certain mental health records of deceased state hospital patients.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1906 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to procedures for the alternative assessment of certain public school students that receive special education services and alternative accountability plans for certain campuses serving students that receive special education services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1911 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a low-interest loan program for entrepreneurs with physical or mental disabilities.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1936 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with severe mental illness.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 2046 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the establishment of a grant pilot program to fund mental health initiatives in public schools and to increasing fees for the issuance of an original or renewed license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2050 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to consent requirements for the prescription of certain psychoactive medications to residents of nursing facilities and related institutions.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2080 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to family partners, family partner peer support services, and the provision of those services under the medical assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2095 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the availability of certain behavioral health professionals at certain public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2133 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to public access to certain hospital inspection and investigation information and materials.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2145 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to continuing education requirements for public educators regarding suicide prevention training.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2168 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to a trauma history screening for certain defendants and inmates.
House: Corrections
Received from the House
HB 2307 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to requiring entities that provide mental health services to veterans to provide military cultural competency training to personnel to accept a grant from a state agency.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 2334 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to grants awarded under the grant program to reduce recidivism, arrest, and incarceration of individuals with mental illness.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2368 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to access to and the provision of behavioral and mental health care services and trauma-informed care in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2404 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to establishment of the office of first responder training support within the Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas and to the provision of critical incident support training services to first responders.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2405 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta
Relating to education and training for peace officers regarding trauma-informed techniques to facilitate interactions with homeless individuals.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2436 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to the release on personal bond of certain defendants with a mental illness or an intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2481 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the creation and administration of certain specialty court programs; authorizing fees.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2618 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the maternal mental health peer support pilot program for perinatal mood and anxiety disorder.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2653 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to public school policies and procedures for the establishment of threat assessment teams.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2688 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the creation of a specialty treatment court for certain individuals residing with a child who is the subject of a juvenile court case.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2693 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a grant program to enhance community-based suicide prevention efforts.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2707 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of the community mental health grant program to include services to and treatment of individuals with substance use disorders.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2734 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an anatomical gift on behalf of a resident in a state supported living center.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2774 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the provision of behavioral health services for certain persons under the medical assistance program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2811 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the prescribing of controlled substances and dangerous drugs for acute pain.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2813 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the statewide behavioral health coordinating council.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2842 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the disposition of a firearm seized from certain persons with mental illness.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2849 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for a grant program for mental health services.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2873 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the room placement of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or dementia in health care facilities and correctional facilities.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2897 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the provision of services by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's developmentally disabled offender program.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2936 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to certain notice requirements and filing requirements in court proceedings involving persons with mental illness.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2938 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to employ attorneys as mental health public defenders and to the reimbursement of an attorney who represents an indigent proposed patient in certain mental health proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2941 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to requiring each state agency to post on the agency's Internet website information on suicide prevention.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
HB 2969 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to prohibited adverse employment action against a first responder based on mental illness.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2994 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to mental health training for public school educators.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3080 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to a closure plan for the Austin State Supported Living Center.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3116 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the establishment of a task force to conduct a comprehensive study on best practice standards for the detention of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3170 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the establishment of an interim registry for certain persons who have been accused of employee misconduct who are employed by a facility that provides care to individuals with an intellectual disability.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3190 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the administration of psychoactive medication to certain patients.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3193 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the licensing of a home and community support services agency; increasing fees.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3219 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to the discipline and behavior management of a public school student.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3235 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to staff development requirements for public educators regarding suicide prevention training.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3285 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to programs and initiatives to prevent and respond to opioid addiction, misuse, abuse, and overdose and identify and treat co-occurring substance use disorders and mental illness.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3286 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for medication-assisted treatment for opioid or substance use disorder.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3407 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to an alert for a missing person with a guardian.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3409 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to requirements for training regarding trauma for judges, prosecuting attorneys, correctional officers, and law enforcement officers.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3411 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to suicide prevention in public school curriculum and certain educational programs concerning suicide prevention and substance abuse prevention.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3429 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to the inclusion of instruction about mental health, suicide prevention, bullying, cyberbullying, and harassment in the required curriculum for public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3492 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to the eligibility of a first responder for workers' compensation benefits for mental trauma injuries, including post-traumatic stress disorder.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3519 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to disclosure of confidential patient information by a physician or mental health professional.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3536 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the admission, examination, and discharge of a person for voluntary mental health services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3538 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the establishment of the Opioid and Substance Abuse Advisory Council.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3540 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to release in lieu of arrest certain persons with an intellectual or developmental disability.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3596 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to compensation received by state employees working in certain high injury risk positions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3617 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion and crisis stabilization unit pilot program.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 3620 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a mental health treatment for incarceration diversion pilot program.
House: Corrections
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3666 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the effect and disregard of declarations for mental health treatment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3672 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the collection and reporting of data on services provided by chemical dependency treatment facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3675 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the provision of food service, laundry service, and lawn care to certain mental health facilities and state supported living centers.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3681 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to preliminary examination periods for mental health protective custody.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3708 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to conduct that constitutes abuse in certain health care facilities caring for persons with mental illness.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3736 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to providing a person taken into custody for emergency detention with information concerning the person's rights.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3742 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the requirements for and compilation of certain emergency mental health detention records.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3825 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to mental health training for public school educators.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3826 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use in lieu of an opioid by patients with acute or chronic pain and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 3859 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to mental health assessment programs for certain municipal police and fire departments.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3880 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to information provided to public school students regarding the use of anabolic steroids.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3888 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to a school district's plan for parental involvement concerning mental health and substance use issues and suicide prevention.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3892 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to court-ordered mental health services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3969 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to municipal regulation of structured sober living homes.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3970 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the definition of "non-physician mental health professional" for purposes of the Texas Mental Health Code.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3980 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to a requirement that the Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council prepare a report regarding suicide rates in this state and state efforts to prevent suicides.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 4033 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the employment of certain mental health professionals at a public school campus.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4040 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to eligibility for employment by a dispensing organization licensed under the Texas Compassionate-Use Act based on a criminal history background check.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4097 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the use of medical cannabis by veterans for post-traumatic stress disorder and the licensing of associated cultivating or dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4119 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the administration of psychoactive medication to certain persons in the custody of a crisis stabilization unit.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4147 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to required mental health awareness training for first responders.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4183 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to addressing adverse childhood experiences and developing a strategic plan to address those experiences.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4193 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to suicide prevention in public school curriculum and certain educational programs concerning suicide prevention and substance abuse prevention.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4263 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to developing a strategic plan to ensure the provision of prevention and early intervention services complies with federal law.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4357 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a mental health provider to offer services or counseling based on the provider's sincerely held religious beliefs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4365 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to a study on the impact of psychotropic medications.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 4414 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to identification and development of mental health resources for students.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4429 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to mental health first aid training for veterans and immediate family members of veterans.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4454 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of social and emotional learning standards for public school educational programs.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4455 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, RickSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the provision of mental health services through a telemedicine medical service or telehealth service.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4468 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to county jails and community mental health programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4480 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a study on the use of art therapy in public schools and on art therapy in higher education.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4513 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to employing and training mental health professionals for the mental health program for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 4514 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that the Texas Veterans Commission provide training to support the veterans mental health program.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4532 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the development and posting by county governments of lists of local mental health resources available to the public.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4559 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fierro, ArtSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to access to a county jail prisoner's health benefits coverage information for mental health service providers.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4610 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the emergency detention of certain persons with a mental illness or cognitive disability.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HJR 5 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the dedication of certain sales and use tax revenue to the Texas mental and behavioral health research fund established to fund research, treatment, and access to services in this state for behavioral health, mental health, and substance use and addiction issues.
House: Public Health Senate: Finance
Placed on intent calendar
HJR 70 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a county or municipality to adopt a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of real property of a business that provides, or pays for the provision of, certain services for honorably discharged veterans without cost.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 78 86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of six casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain counties that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for certain higher education, public education, mental health, and public safety initiatives; authorizing the licensing of persons engaged in casino gaming occupations, the imposition of fees and a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
SB 10 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Care Consortium.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Returned to committee
SB 11 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to policies, procedures, and measures for school safety and mental health promotion in public schools and the creation of the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 63 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Care Consortium.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 105 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion and crisis stabilization unit pilot program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 107 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to coverage for serious mental illness under certain group health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 145 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to health benefit plan coverage in this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 157 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to extreme risk protective orders and the prosecution of the criminal offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 218 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the provision of mental health services to persons younger than 18 years of age.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 306 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Israel, Celia
Relating to the release by a peace officer of certain individuals suspected of the offense of public intoxication.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 307 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women for behavioral health services after a pregnancy.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 314 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the requirement and study of insurance coverage for serious emotional disturbance of a child.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 324 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the disposition of a firearm seized from certain persons with mental illness.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 344 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the participation of campus-based mental health professionals in certain health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 349 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the regulation of the sale of dextromethorphan to minors; providing civil penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 355 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to developing a strategic plan regarding implementation of prevention and early intervention services and community-based care and conducting a study regarding the resources provided to foster parents.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 362 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to court-ordered mental health services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 395 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to certain notice requirements and filing requirements in court proceedings involving persons with mental illness.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 400 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and terminal illnesses and the licensing of dispensing organizations and cannabis testing facilities; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 418 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 429 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a comprehensive plan for increasing and improving the workforce in this state to serve persons with mental health and substance use issues.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 432 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to procedures for identifying or releasing on personal bond criminal defendants suspected of having a mental illness or intellectual disability.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 436 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to statewide initiatives to improve maternal and newborn health for women with opioid use disorder.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 503 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to eligibility requirements for student loan repayment assistance for certain mental health professionals.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 562 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to criminal or juvenile procedures regarding persons who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability and the operation and effects of successful completion of a mental health court program.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 593 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to access to a county jail prisoner's health benefits coverage information for mental health service providers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 632 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the composition of the governing bodies and the consultation policies of local mental health authorities with respect to sheriffs, their representatives, and local law enforcement agencies.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 633 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to an initiative to increase the capacity of local mental health authorities to provide access to mental health services in certain counties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 781 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Leman, Ben
Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 803 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to a written assessment regarding a defendant suspected of having a mental illness or an intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 822 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the administration of a grant program to support community mental health programs for veterans and their families.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
SB 856 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of the student mental health division within the Texas Education Agency.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 865 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain qualifying medical conditions and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 896 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to updating references to certain former health services state agencies and certain terms used to describe persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities in the Education Code.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 913 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, counseling programs, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students and to mental health first aid program training and reporting regarding local mental health authority and school district personnel.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 914 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to mental health and substance use resources for certain school districts.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 992 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the establishment of a collaborative task force to study certain public school mental health services.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 997 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the creation of a specialty treatment court for certain individuals residing with a child who is the subject of a juvenile court case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1112 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the study and prevention of opioid overdoses occurring in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1144 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the disciplinary authority of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1176 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a requirement that the Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council prepare a report regarding suicide rates in this state and state efforts to prevent suicides.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1177 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to offering certain evidence-based services in lieu of other mental health or substance use disorder services by a Medicaid managed care organization.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1212 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to verification of employability of and consent to prescription medications obtained by certain nursing facility employees; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1234 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the provision of food service, laundry service, and lawn care to certain mental health facilities and state supported living centers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1238 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, NathanSponsor: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to the admission, examination, and discharge of a person for mental health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1251 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1293 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the authority of certain courts to employ attorneys as mental health public defenders and to the reimbursement of an attorney who represents an indigent proposed patient in certain mental health proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1333 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to duties of the Department of Family and Protective Services to provide training regarding trauma-informed programs and services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1353 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to addressing adverse childhood experiences and developing a strategic plan to address those experiences.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1389 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the period for which a person may be committed to a facility or a jail-based or outpatient program for restoration of competency.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1390 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to suicide prevention in public school curriculum and certain educational programs concerning suicide prevention and substance abuse prevention.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1408 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the authority of the office of independent ombudsman for state supported living centers to oversee community-based services provided to individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1416 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the use of medical cannabis by veterans for post-traumatic stress disorder and the licensing of associated cultivating or dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1448 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of a home and community support services agency.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1552 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to state supported living centers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1563 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to identification and development of mental health resources for students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1564 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to access to certain medication-assisted treatment.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1636 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to an annual report prepared by the Health Professions Council.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1677 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the establishment of an interim registry for certain persons who have been accused of employee misconduct who are employed by a facility that provides care to individuals with an intellectual disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1687 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the release of certain inmates on medically recommended intensive supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1738 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to an education and training program on interacting with and supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for certain public transportation vehicle operators.
Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1790 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to peer specialists and the provision of peer services to individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1807 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the provision of recovery community organization services under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1878 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a mental health professional to school law enforcement official ratio for public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1893 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to a trauma-informed care policy for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1945 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a court's authority to temporarily restrict the ability of a proposed patient for court-ordered mental health services to possess a firearm.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2003 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the establishment of school-based behavioral health centers by school districts and a grant program administered by the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission for the operation of those centers.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2030 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to developing the proposed plan on long-term care for persons with an intellectual disability participating in the home and community-based waiver program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2055 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to funding for comprehensive school counseling programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2111 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the Health and Human Services Commission developing a plan to contract with a public institution of higher education to operate a certain state hospital.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2133 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the implementation of a statewide case management system for judicial case information.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2205 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to programs established to eliminate injection-associated infectious diseases; providing certain civil and criminal immunity.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2218 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to coverage for serious mental illness, other disorders, and chemical dependency under certain health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2251 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to create additional housing for certain individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability through a Medicaid waiver program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2269 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to preliminary examination periods for mental health protective custody.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2281 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the inclusion of instruction about mental health in the required curriculum for public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2282 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to providing mental health services and mental health education to public school students at school-based health centers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2301 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the maternal peer support pilot program for perinatal mood disorder.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2358 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to per capita funding by population of each local mental health authority.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2395 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the provision of on-campus mental health services by a school district and reimbursement under Medicaid for certain services provided to eligible students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2396 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the operation of, participation in, and effects of successful completion of a mental health court program.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 10 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to access to and benefits for mental health conditions and substance use disorders.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 11 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 12 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to individuals who are or may be persons with a mental illness or an intellectual disability and who are or have been involved with the court system.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 13 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a matching grant program to support community mental health programs for individuals experiencing mental illness and the coordination of certain behavioral health grants.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 23 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to a grant program to fund innovative programs for public school students with autism.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
HB 39 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the provision of child protective services and other health and human services by certain state agencies; authorizing a fee.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 71 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 306 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying of a public school student or minor and certain mental health programs for public school students.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 309 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the establishment of a home and community-based services program under Medicaid for certain persons with severe and persistent mental illness.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 413 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to increased flexibility in the use of the Instructional Materials Allotment
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 562 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a committee formed to adopt a plan to deal with mental illness in the criminal justice system.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 569 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 629 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to leave for certain veterans obtaining medical and mental health care.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 637 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a committee formed to adopt a plan to deal with mental illness in the juvenile justice system.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 704 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the required submission by certain general residential operations of information requested by courts.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 709 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to a study conducted by Texas A&M University on services for children and families available in rural counties for children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 780 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to county and municipality zoning rules concerning the cultivation, production, dispensing, or possession of low-THC cannabis.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 850 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain real property used to provide housing to certain individuals with an intellectual disability or related conditions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 853 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a mental health treatment for incarceration diversion pilot program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 909 85-0 (2017)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to preliminary examination periods for mental health protective custody.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1008 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a study on early detection and early intervention in cases of children with autism spectrum disorders.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1033 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to a federal waiver to exempt public school students with significant cognitive disabilities from annual assessment requirements imposed by federal law.
House: Public Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 1160 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, SarahSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to a court order for health care for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1289 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the transportation of a person believed to be a person with mental illness.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1411 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to sales and use taxes on e-cigarette vapor products to fund grants for local law enforcement mental health staff; imposing taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1486 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to peer specialists, peer services, and the provision of those services under the medical assistance program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 1488 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to eligibility requirements for repayment assistance for certain mental health professional education loans.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1599 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the requirement and study of insurance coverage for serious emotional disturbance of a child.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1600 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to certain mental health screenings under the Texas Health Steps program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1616 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from civil liability for certain professionals for the disclosure of certain mental health information.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1758 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the provision of certain behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and their families under a contract with a managed care organization.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1787 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, JohnSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the execution of a declaration for mental health treatment.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1794 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the establishment of the Work Group on Mental Health Access for First Responders.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1932 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to compensation received by state employees working in certain high injury risk positions.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1939 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the regulation of the sale of dextromethorphan to minors; providing civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1977 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the definition of "non-physician mental health professional" for purposes of the Texas Mental Health Code.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1983 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the eligibility of a first responder for workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2025 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain long-term care facilities, including facilities that provide care to persons with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2085 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to psychological counseling for certain grand jurors.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2094 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to coverage for serious mental illness, other disorders, and chemical dependency under certain health benefit plans.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2096 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to access to and benefits for mental health conditions and substance use disorders.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2135 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to coverage for certain services relating to postpartum depression under the medical assistance and CHIP perinatal programs.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2258 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the establishment of the student mental health division within the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2303 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to coverage for certain services related to maternal depression under the Medicaid and child health plan programs.
House: Public Health
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2402 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to an acute psychiatric bed registry to list available beds for emergency detention and treatment of certain individuals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2415 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to standards for mental health services provided to certain individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2446 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to a report on the consolidation of the health and human services system, including advisory committees within the system, and the re-creation of the Texas system of care framework.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2447 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the composition of the statewide health coordinating council.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2455 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to public access to certain information and materials relating to certain hospital inspections and investigations.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2466 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the content of an application for Medicaid and coverage for certain services related to maternal depression under the Medicaid and child health plan programs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2467 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a grant program to support the provision of critical incident stress debriefing to certain peace officers.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2478 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to an innovation grant program to support residency training programs in psychiatric specialty fields.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2502 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the definition of "non-physician mental health professional" for purposes of the Texas Mental Health Code.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2520 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Relating to disclosure requirements of certain nursing facilities that provide care for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
House: Public Health
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2543 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by persons who are subject to certain judicial determinations; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2571 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a trauma affected veterans clinical care and research center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Received from the House
HB 2601 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the required submission by certain general residential operations of information requested by courts.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2603 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to coverage for serious mental illness under certain group health benefit plans.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2604 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to a strategic plan to address postpartum depression.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2605 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to benefits for mental health conditions and substance use disorders.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2619 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to grant programs to maintain peace officers' mental health and provide critical incident stress debriefing for certain officers.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2623 85-0 (2017)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requiring school districts and certain facilities to assist students in making the transition back to school after certain prolonged placements outside of school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2655 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2702 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses and the confinement or release of those individuals prior to prosecution.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2786 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to a system of care framework for certain minors receiving mental health services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2801 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to contracts between Medicaid managed care organizations and certain providers of behavioral health and physical health services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2864 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the provision of on-campus mental health services by a school district and reimbursement under Medicaid for certain services provided to eligible students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2866 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to mental health assessments and the provision of mental health services for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2895 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the requirement that certain public institutions of higher education post mental health resources on the institution's Internet website.
House: Public Health Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2896 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to an annual report on laws regarding access, use, and sharing of protected health information.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2897 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the mental health first aid program training and reporting.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2904 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the memorandum of understanding among certain agencies to coordinate services provided to persons needing multiagency services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2913 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the transfer and transportation from one facility to another of an individual under an emergency mental health detention.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2939 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to contracts with private entities to operate state hospitals for persons with mental illness.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2940 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to citations and participation in pretrial diversion for misdemeanor possession of marihuana.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2980 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to providing or administering low-THC cannabis to a child for whom the low-THC cannabis was prescribed.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3000 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the eligibility for medical assistance of certain persons with mental illness confined in certain facilities, certain duties of the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System related to persons with mental illness, and the creation of a grant program to reduce recidivism of persons with mental illness.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3001 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to procedures regarding criminal defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or an intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3032 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the creation by the Texas Veterans Commission of a veteran suicide prevention action plan.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 3080 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with severe mental illness.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3083 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to repayment of certain mental health professional education loans.
House: Public Health Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3143 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to mental health professional staffing requirements at certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3144 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to coverage for certain services relating to postpartum depression under certain health benefit plans and the medical assistance and CHIP perinatal programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3161 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to a county jail-based restoration of competency program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3189 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the reporting of and access to information related to court-ordered prescription drug substance abuse treatment; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3317 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the provision of counseling services by certain providers under Medicaid and reimbursement for those services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3341 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to a study to evaluate by region training and employment opportunities in this state for individuals with an intellectual disability.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3391 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation of a specialty court for certain public safety employees who commit a criminal offense; imposing fees for participation and testing, counseling, and treatment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3408 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to required suicide prevention training for certain health care practitioners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3409 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to the provision of services and resources to certain individuals by a state supported living center and to the creation of a schedule of support services a state supported living center may provide and procedures for establishing applicable fees for those services.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3420 85-0 (2017)
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
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3449 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to staff development requirements for public school educators regarding mental health and suicide prevention.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3469 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the licensing and registration of certain assisted living facilities and group home facilities; authorizing the imposition of a civil penalty.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3520 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to state fiscal matters related to health and human services and state agencies administering health and human services programs.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3541 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to requirements for Medicaid managed care organizations that provide behavioral health services through a third party or subsidiary.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3556 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the mental health program for veterans.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3592 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion and crisis stabilization unit pilot program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3633 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to cost reporting requirements for certain facilities and providers participating in medical assistance programs.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3638 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the identification and assessment of defendants suspected of having mental illness or intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3658 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to procedures in mental health cases.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3715 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to statewide alerts for missing adults.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3756 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to state mental health benefits provided to certain spouses or former spouses of veterans.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3808 85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain mental health professionals and to the conduct that constitutes the practice of psychology.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3847 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to guardianships, substitutes for guardianships, and durable powers of attorney for persons with disabilities or who are incapacitated.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3850 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to state fiscal matters; authorizing a fee.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3853 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the availability of certain behavioral health professionals at certain public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3888 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of a restrictive covenant on property used as an assisted living facility.
House: Business & Industry
Returned to Calendars Committee
HB 3923 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to students actively working a program of recovery from a substance use disorder at risk of dropping out of school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4041 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to establishing family drug courts in counties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4056 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rose, ToniSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a list of best practice-based programs and research-based practices in certain areas for implementation in public schools.
House: Human Services Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 4083 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to trauma screening for certain children and trauma-informed care training for certain providers participating in the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4096 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to improving the care of, and increasing opportunities for, children and adolescents with physical and developmental disabilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4110 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to grants to establish or expand community collaboratives for services to persons experiencing homelessness or mental illness and county government planning for community collaboratives.
House: County Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 4117 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the provision of telemental health services to prisoners confined in county jails, including the creation of the county jail telemental health fund, and to certain rules and procedures relating to the safety of those prisoners.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Posting rule suspended
HB 4142 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to certain requirements of counties and other governmental entities regarding behavioral health.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4149 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to information provided to public school students regarding the use of anabolic steroids.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4196 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the commitment of a defendant who is found incompetent to stand trial and who is a person with an intellectual disability.
Filed
HB 4218 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to health benefit plan coverage in this state.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 4228 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to a memorandum of understanding between certain state agencies related to training of employees and contractors who provide certain services to children and families.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4237 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to mental health first aid training for university employees.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 4258 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a study on mental health screening and treatment for certain inmates confined in county and municipal jails.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4259 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to training and standards applicable to the confinement of a female prisoner having a mental illness.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HCR 155 85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Menéndez, José
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3808.
Signed by the Governor
HJR 52 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the assessed value of certain real property used to provide housing to certain individuals with disabilities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 27 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to the mental health program for veterans and to the authority to establish a trauma affected veterans clinical care and research center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
House: Public Health Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 74 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the provision of certain behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and their families under a contract with a managed care organization.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 220 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises of certain mental health facilities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 292 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the creation of grant programs to reduce recidivism, arrest, and incarceration of individuals with mental illness.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 299 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of an associate commissioner for veterans services at the Health and Human Services Commission.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
SB 344 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the authority of emergency medical services personnel of certain emergency medical services providers to transport a person for emergency detention.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 397 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the consultation policies of local mental health authorities with respect to sheriffs and their representatives.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 411 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the participation of campus-based mental health professionals in certain health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 546 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the quality of water provided by public drinking water supply systems to state supported living centers.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 547 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to the provision of services and resources to certain individuals by a state supported living center and to the creation of a schedule of support services a state supported living center may provide and procedures for establishing applicable fees for those services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 577 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises of state hospitals.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 578 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to the creation by the Health and Human Services Commission of a veteran suicide prevention action plan.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
SB 602 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a restructuring commission to evaluate each state supported living center.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 613 85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to services provided by the Health and Human Services Commission to sexually violent offenders who are incompetent to attend sex offender treatment.
House: Human Services Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 674 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to licensing for certain health professions, including an expedited process for certain physicians specializing in psychiatry; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 773 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of a judge to compel a criminal defendant who lacks capacity to take psychoactive medication.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 808 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to coverage for certain services related to maternal depression under the Medicaid and child health plan programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 817 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to certain mental health screenings under the Texas Health Steps program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 819 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the execution of a declaration for mental health treatment.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 860 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to access to and benefits for mental health conditions and substance use disorders.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 861 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to coverage for serious mental illness, other disorders, and chemical dependency under certain health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 916 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the regulation of the sale of dextromethorphan to minors; providing civil penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 932 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the licensing of, the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission's duties with respect to, and the administrative penalties for certain long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 933 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the licensing of, the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission's duties with respect to, and the administrative penalties for home and community support services agencies.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1021 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to reports on the consolidation and certain functions of the health and human services system, including advisory committees within the system, and the re-creation of the Texas system of care framework.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1039 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the filing requirements for certain documents in mental health cases.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1050 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the sale of real property on which a state supported living center is located.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1079 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state that do not prescribe a culpable mental state.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1154 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to coverage for serious mental illness under certain group health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1183 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to procedures regarding criminal defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or an intellectual disability and to the period for which a person may be committed to receive certain temporary mental health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1186 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to requirements for mental health assignment certification for municipal police departments and sheriff's departments.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1257 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to coverage for certain services related to maternal depression under the Medicaid and child health plan programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1264 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to psychological counseling for certain grand jurors.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1300 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to the designation of the San Angelo State Supported Living Center as a forensic state supported living center.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1313 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the identification and assessment of defendants suspected of having mental illness or intellectual disability.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1326 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to procedures regarding criminal defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or an intellectual disability and to certain duties of the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System related to persons with mental illness.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1428 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the provision of mental health telemedicine medical services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1509 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to eligibility requirements for the repayment of certain mental health professional education loans.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1533 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to mental health first aid training for university employees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1565 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the procedure for ordering medical or dental services for certain persons admitted to or committed to care at certain state facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1583 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the commitment of a defendant who is found incompetent to stand trial and who is a person with an intellectual disability.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1624 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the definition of "non-physician mental health professional" for purposes of the Texas Mental Health Code.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1653 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to procedures regarding criminal defendants who have been determined incompetent to stand trial.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1682 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a building used as a prescribed pediatric extended care center.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 1685 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to specialty license plates or stickers for motor vehicles of persons with intellectual disabilities.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1687 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a list of best practice-based programs and research-based practices in certain areas for implementation in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1688 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of the student mental health division within the Texas Education Agency.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1689 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to confidential mental health screenings for students in public primary and secondary schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1691 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the commissioner of education establishing an annual conference on methods to improve the mental health of students in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1694 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to suicide prevention training for certain mental health professionals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1722 85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the eligibility of a firefighter or a peace officer for workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1740 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1741 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to attorneys in certain counties who are qualified for appointment to represent a defendant with a mental illness.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1774 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the use of certain controlled substances by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant and the designation of neonatal abstinence syndrome from substance use as a reportable condition.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1849 85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, to the confinement, conviction, or release of those individuals, and to grants supporting populations that are more likely to interact frequently with law enforcement.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
SB 1860 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to agreements between this state and other jurisdictions concerning reciprocal licensure of mental health professionals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1861 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a comprehensive plan for increasing and improving the workforce in this state that serves persons with mental health and substance use issues.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1862 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the development of initiatives to reduce veteran suicides in this state.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
SB 1912 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to certain notice requirements and filing requirements in court proceedings involving persons with mental illness and representation of proposed patients in proceedings for court-ordered mental health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1986 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of an advisory committee on mental health issues affecting veterans within the Texas Veterans Commission.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
SB 2023 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the implementation of the community living options information process for residents of certain facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2025 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of a peer support program for residents of state supported living centers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2027 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to a study to evaluate by region training and employment opportunities in this state for individuals with an intellectual disability.
House: Human Services Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 2077 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the provision of protective services and the conduct of certain investigations through the adult protective services program of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2128 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the Health and Human Services Commission's procurement and oversight of managed care organization contracts serving individuals in Texas Medicaid with serious mental illness.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2224 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to health benefit plan coverage in this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2235 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion and crisis stabilization unit pilot program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 23 85-1 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to a grant program to fund innovative programs for public school students with autism.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
HB 102 85-1 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to coverage for certain services relating to postpartum depression under the medical assistance and CHIP perinatal programs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 109 85-1 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the use of certain controlled substances by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant and the designation of neonatal abstinence syndrome from substance use as a reportable condition.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 126 85-1 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the requirement and study of insurance coverage for serious emotional disturbance of a child.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 136 85-1 (2017)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with severe mental illness.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 143 85-1 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to a strategic plan to address postpartum depression.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 243 85-1 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to required mental health, behavioral health, and substance abuse services under the Texas women's health program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 293 85-1 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the licensing and regulation of group homes for recovering substance abusers; authorizing a fee.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 305 85-1 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the screening of certain women for substance use and postpartum depression.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 26 85-1 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the use of certain controlled substances by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant and the designation of neonatal abstinence syndrome from substance use as a reportable condition.
Filed
SB 44 85-1 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to coverage for certain services relating to postpartum depression under the medical assistance and CHIP perinatal programs.
Filed
SB 76 85-1 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a strategic plan to address postpartum depression.
Filed
HB 19 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a preventive services program and mental health programs for veterans and military families.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
HB 62 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 197 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to requiring certain public institutions of higher education to post information regarding mental health resources on the institution's Internet website.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 440 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to adapting the public school physical education curriculum to accommodate the needs of students with mental disabilities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 550 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 725 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the appeal of waiver of jurisdiction and transfer to criminal court in juvenile cases.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 755 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the creation of a women veterans mental health initiative within the mental health intervention program for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 756 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the creation of a rural veterans mental health initiative within the mental health intervention program for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 758 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the coordination and provision of certain health services to veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 759 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the maximum cumulative period allowed for restoration of a defendant's competency to stand trial and to certain time credits awarded against that cumulative period.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 838 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to coverage for serious mental illness under certain group health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 892 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis and the regulation of related organizations and individuals; requiring a dispensing organization to obtain a license to dispense low-THC cannabis and any employee of a dispensing organization to obtain a registration; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 967 84-0 (2015)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to a pilot project to evaluate the use of radio frequency identification technology to transmit information regarding residents of certain group homes.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 985 84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Relating to mental health screening for public school students who may be a danger to self or others and to suspension or educational placement of those students; creating an offense.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1083 84-0 (2015)
Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to a mental health assessment of certain inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1084 84-0 (2015)
Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of certain information regarding inmates and the use of administrative segregation by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1241 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain mental health professionals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1260 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis | et. al.
Relating to creation by rule of the Department of Aging and Disability Services of a schedule of support services a state supported living center may provide and procedures for establishing applicable fees for those services.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1286 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1328 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain real property used to provide housing to certain persons with disabilities.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1329 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the payment of costs incurred by the involuntary commitment of persons with mental illness.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1330 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the payment of costs incurred by the involuntary commitment of persons with mental illness.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1338 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to training for peace officers and first responders on certain persons affected by trauma.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1393 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the establishment of a home and community-based services program under Medicaid for certain persons with severe and persistent mental illness.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1429 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a grant program to support community mental health programs for veterans with mental illness.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1430 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan LewisSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the inclusion of mental health in the public services endorsement on a public school diploma and in information about health science career pathways.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1541 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to peer specialists, peer services, and the provision of those services under the medical assistance program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-sponsor authorized
HB 1679 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the continuation of the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1873 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a pilot project to evaluate the use of self-directed mental health services in the integrated Medicaid managed care system.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1908 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the continuity of care for offenders with mental impairments.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1958 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to eligibility for participation in veterans court programs.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1998 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the definition of "non-physician mental health professional" for purposes of the Texas Mental Health Code.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2023 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of a forensic director responsible for statewide coordination and oversight of forensic mental health services overseen by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2039 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain information from the Department of Family and Protective Services central registry of child abuse or neglect cases and the report of certain information regarding those cases to the legislature.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2048 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the delivery of mental health services and supports under a system of care framework to minors who have or are at risk of developing a serious emotional disturbance or who are at risk of being removed from the minor's home.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2079 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the designation of May as Postpartum Depression Awareness Month.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2101 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the effect and disregard of declarations for mental health treatment.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2102 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the appeal of an order authorizing the administration of medication to a patient receiving court-ordered inpatient mental health services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2130 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to access to a deceased person's mental health information.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2141 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to the coordinating workgroups of the Texas Coordinating Council for Veterans Services.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2216 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to information required of an applicant for a driver's license.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2218 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to instruction regarding mental health, substance abuse, and youth suicide in educator training programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2220 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to mental health first aid training for school district employees and school resource officers.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2283 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to entities exempt from regulation as a boarding home facility.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2301 84-0 (2015)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to time credits awarded against the cumulative period of commitment or treatment of certain defendants determined to be incompetent to stand trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 2302 84-0 (2015)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the mandatory dismissal of misdemeanor charges against certain defendants determined to be incompetent to stand trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 2340 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to regulation of prescribed pediatric extended care centers; amending a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2434 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain mental health professionals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2452 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the provision of educational services to certain students receiving treatment at a day treatment center and to the consideration of those students for purposes of accountability and calculating average daily attendance.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2453 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to an allotment under the foundation school program for students with dyslexia or related disorders.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2505 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drugs.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2510 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of State Health Services, the provision of health services in this state, and the regulation of certain health-related occupations and activities.
House: Human Services
Recommitted to committee
HB 2584 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the authority of the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission to adopt rules defining certain medical conditions.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2597 84-0 (2015)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a mental health treatment for incarceration diversion pilot program.
House: Corrections Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2631 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to hazardous duty pay for certain employees working at state supported living centers and state hospitals.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2648 84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to progressive sanctions for providers of home and community-based services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2649 84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to requiring video recording in certain home and community-based services provider facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2656 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate abuse, neglect, or exploitation of individuals receiving services from certain providers.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2699 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the functions and operations of the Department of Aging and Disability Services; increasing penalties.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2708 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the qualifications for teaching a driver education course.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 2711 84-0 (2015)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to transportation of an individual with a mental illness by emergency medical services personnel.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2749 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to coverage of certain eating disorders as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2789 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to trauma-informed care training for certain employees of state supported living centers and intermediate care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2858 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the recusal or disqualification of a statutory probate judge or other judge authorized to hear probate, guardianship, or mental health matters, and the subsequent assignment of another judge.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2951 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3066 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the regulation of the sale of dextromethorphan to minors; providing civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3115 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to coverage for certain services relating to postpartum depression under the medical assistance and CHIP perinatal programs.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3282 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the coordination of, communication of best practices concerning, and collection of information pertaining to the provision of evidence-based behavioral services for students with autism spectrum disorder in this state.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3289 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, Marsha
Relating to inclusion of mental health concerns in existing school health efforts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3372 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to coverage for certain services relating to postpartum depression under the medical assistance program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3404 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a study on providing care to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3424 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a study and report on the establishment of a central database containing information about certain individuals under guardianship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3474 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to issues affecting counties and other governmental entities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Senate discharges conferees
HB 3495 84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3574 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a study on early detection and early intervention in cases of children with autism spectrum disorders.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3676 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to chemical dependency treatment facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3677 84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to apprehend a person for emergency detention and the authority of certain facilities and physicians to temporarily detain a person with mental illness.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3685 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the employment status of certain individuals engaged in rehabilitative work-training programs.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 1/1/16
HB 3726 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Relating to establishing a veterans services coordinator for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and a veterans rehabilitation dorm program for certain state jail defendants confined by the department.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3799 84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the expunction of certain drug-related offenses following successful treatment and rehabilitation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3937 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's authority to contract with federal agencies to provide healthcare to veterans.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3990 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to the study of the fiscal impact on local governments in Dallas, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro and Rockwall Counties of restructuring the NorthSTAR behavioral health system and the effective implementation the Sunset Commission Health and Human Services Commission Issue 9 recommendation.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3999 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the exemption of certain persons from licensure as a professional counselor or social worker.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 4048 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to mental health assessments and evaluations of children in foster care.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 4124 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the certification of alcohol awareness programs required for minors convicted of or receiving deferred disposition for certain alcohol offenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HJR 87 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the assessed value of certain real property used to provide housing to certain persons with disabilities.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HR 3387 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 55.
Reported enrolled
SB 55 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to the creation of a grant program to support community mental health programs for veterans and their families.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
SB 133 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to mental health first aid training for school district employees and school resource officers.
House: Public Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 202 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of certain occupational regulatory programs and the deregulation of certain activities and occupations.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 204 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the continuation of the functions of the Department of Aging and Disability Services; increasing penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
House appoints conferees-reported
SB 210 84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 219 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 226 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 239 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain mental health professionals.
House: Public Health Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 339 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis and the regulation of related organizations and individuals; requiring a dispensing organization to obtain a license to dispense low-THC cannabis and any employee of a dispensing organization to obtain a registration; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 359 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Workman, Paul
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to apprehend a person for emergency detention and the authority of certain facilities and physicians to temporarily detain a person with mental illness.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 388 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Advisory Committee on Suicide Prevention.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 518 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to inclusion of mental health concerns in existing school health efforts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 553 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the informal dispute resolution process for certain disputes between the Department of Aging and Disability Services and certain long-term care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 674 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to instruction regarding mental health, substance abuse, and youth suicide in educator training programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 832 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to the coordinating workgroups of the Texas Coordinating Council for Veterans Services.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 890 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to restricting the use of administrative segregation by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for certain inmates.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 891 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the operations of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, including conditions of confinement of certain inmates and required training for correctional officers employed by the department.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1068 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1070 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to allowing certain defendants to successfully complete education at a substance abuse treatment facility in lieu of attending an education program; changing required conditions of community supervision for certain defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1094 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drugs.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1119 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a pilot project to evaluate the use of telepractice to provide certain services to children and adults with an autism spectrum disorder.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1129 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the transportation of a person with a mental illness.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1304 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the creation of a women veterans mental health initiative within the mental health intervention program for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
SB 1305 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the creation of a rural veterans mental health initiative within the mental health intervention program for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
SB 1306 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the coordination and provision of certain health services to veterans.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Vet Affairs & Military Installations
SB 1326 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the maximum cumulative period allowed for restoration of a defendant's competency to stand trial and to certain time credits awarded against that cumulative period.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1382 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to regulation of prescribed pediatric extended care centers; amending a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1477 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the continuity of care and service program for offenders with mental impairments.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1478 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to coverage of certain eating disorders as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1507 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the statewide coordination and oversight of forensic mental health services overseen by the Department of State Health Services, including the appointment of a forensic director.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1532 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to the appointment of an associate commissioner for veterans services at the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1560 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the regulation of chemical dependency treatment facilities and certain other facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1624 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to a requirement that certain entering students at a general academic teaching institution receive information regarding mental health and suicide prevention services.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1665 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the recusal or disqualification of a statutory probate judge or other judge authorized to hear probate, guardianship, or mental health matters, and the subsequent assignment of another judge.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1671 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the employment status of certain individuals engaged in rehabilitative work-training programs.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1698 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to coverage for certain services relating to postpartum depression under the medical assistance and CHIP perinatal programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1699 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the designation of May as Postpartum Depression Awareness Month.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 1774 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the definition of serious mental illness for purposes of certain group health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1880 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the authority of the Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate abuse, neglect, or exploitation of individuals receiving services from certain providers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1887 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the period for which a defendant with an intellectual disability who is found incompetent to stand trial may be civilly committed before the court holds a hearing to determine whether the defendant's release is appropriate.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1888 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to a requirement that a county report the number of certain persons with mental illness detained in that county's jail.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1889 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the definition of neglect of a child, the exclusion of certain information from the Department of Family and Protective Services central registry of child abuse or neglect cases, and the report of certain information regarding those cases to the legislature.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1890 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the electronic monitoring of residents at state supported living centers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1891 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the delivery of mental health services and supports under a system of care framework to minors who have or are at risk of developing a serious emotional disturbance or who are at risk of being removed from the minor's home.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1963 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's authority to contract with federal agencies to provide healthcare to veterans.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Left pending in committee
SB 1979 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the study of the fiscal impact on local governments in Dallas, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro and Rockwall Counties of restructuring the NorthSTAR behavioral health system and the effective implementation the Sunset Commission Health and Human Services Commission Issue 9 recommendation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1999 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to day activity and health services facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SR 1038 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 55.
Reported enrolled
HB 39 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to extending a local behavioral health intervention pilot project.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 205 83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of outpatient mental health services and beds in certain mental health facilities and the commitment of certain persons to receive mental health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 243 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of a community center that provides mental health or mental retardation services to sell certain real property of the center.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 245 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the authority of emergency room physicians and certain certified emergency medical services professionals to hold a person believed to have a mental illness; establishing mental health crisis intervention certification for certain emergency medical services personnel.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 369 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 447 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the rights of a person apprehended without a warrant for emergency detention.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 512 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the eligibility of certain inmates for release on medically recommended intensive supervision.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 592 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the definition of serious mental illness for purposes of certain group health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 766 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the commitment of certain criminal defendants with a history of escape or flight to the maximum security unit of a mental health facility for competency restoration.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 808 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the authority of a psychologist to delegate the provision of certain care to a person under the psychologist's supervision, including a person training to become a psychologist.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 831 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to consent to the administration of certain medications provided to foster children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 838 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the monitoring of certain medications provided to foster children.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 868 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to exceptions to mental health information disclosure prohibitions.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 913 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to licensing and regulation of certain facilities providing personal care to persons who are elderly or disabled.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 978 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the transportation of certain patients to a mental health facility.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1005 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the certification of day habilitation services providers for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1023 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to recommendations by the Health and Human Services Commission or a designated health and human services agency regarding mental health workforce shortages.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1109 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to peace officer interaction with persons with mental illness.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1143 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to certain assessments for children in the conservatorship of the state.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1191 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain information about housing for persons with mental illness provided through the Texas Information and Referral Network Internet site.
House: Technology Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1213 83-0 (2013)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the authority of a mental health professional or school counselor to disclose certain confidential information.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1561 83-0 (2013)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to access to a deceased person's mental health information.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
HB 1738 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the emergency detention by a peace officer of a person who may have mental illness, including information provided to the person subject to detention and a standard form of notification of detention to be provided to a facility by a peace officer.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1739 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the administration of psychoactive medications to persons receiving services in certain facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1740 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the electronic monitoring of residents at state supported living centers; providing criminal penalties.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1828 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to hazardous duty pay for certain employees working at state supported living centers and state hospitals.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1856 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the authority of a mental health facility to require a peace officer to transport a person apprehended for emergency detention to a medical facility to receive a medical evaluation before being transported to the mental health facility.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1872 83-0 (2013)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to federal firearm reporting for a person who voluntarily identifies as a person with mental illness.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
HB 1947 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the criteria for commitment or detention of a person with mental illness.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 1948 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to voluntary and involuntary mental health services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2186 83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to authority of certain facilities to temporarily detain a person with mental illness.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2212 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to court-ordered outpatient mental health services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2276 83-0 (2013)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to notice of services and programs, including residential services, available for persons with intellectual disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2295 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the payment of costs incurred by the involuntary commitment of persons with mental illness.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2296 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the requirements of using certain technology to conduct certain mental health hearings or proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2349 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to a jail-based restoration of competency pilot program.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2392 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the mental health program for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2401 83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the provision of community-based services to individuals who have or may have mental illness.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2437 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to community homes for persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 2450 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a pilot program operated by certain public or private primary or secondary or open-enrollment charter schools in Webb County concerning searches and drug testing of students with parental consent and certain disciplinary measures and other procedures that may arise from such a search or test.
House: Public Education Senate: Government Organization
Left pending in committee
HB 2477 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to inclusion of mental health concerns in existing state and local coordinated school health efforts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2529 83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to disease control pilot programs to reduce the risk of certain communicable diseases.
Filed
HB 2618 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the emergency detention of persons with mental illness.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2625 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to disease management practices of local mental health authorities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2673 83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the protection and care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2887 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and expansion of community collaboratives by entities to provide services to and coordinate the care of persons who are homeless, persons with mental illness, and persons with substance abuse problems.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2901 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to a credit against ad valorem taxes imposed on certain real property used to provide housing to certain persons with disabilities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3003 83-0 (2013)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to school district programs to assist students in making the transition back to school after certain prolonged placements outside of school.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3118 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to court-ordered outpatient mental health services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3149 83-0 (2013)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to an extension for the time a person may be detained in custody for a preliminary examination.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
HB 3224 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to inclusion of instruction in the detection and education of students with mental or emotional disorders in the requirements for educator training programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3225 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to training for public school educators in identifying mental health and suicide risks among students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3226 83-0 (2013)
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 3227 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to coverage of certain eating disorders as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3251 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the assessment of the long-term care needs of certain persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and a resource allocation system for certain Medicaid program services provided to those persons.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3312 83-0 (2013)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to an evaluation of the state supported living center system.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3321 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to information required of an applicant for a driver's license.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3326 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for an enrollee with certain mental disorders.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3327 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to a list of mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention programs that may be selected for implementation by public schools.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 3427 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lavender, George
Relating to the transport of a mental health patient who is not a resident of this state.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3527 83-0 (2013)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the criteria and requirements for the closure, consolidation, or consolidation plan of state supported living centers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3528 83-0 (2013)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3532 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to resuming a criminal case after a defendant is determined to be competent to stand trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3543 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to training, certification, and accreditation provided or regulated by the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3635 83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the assignment of a licensed psychologist or professional counselor to a public school campus.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3656 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to court authorization of elective surgery for certain persons with disabilities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3657 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the licensing and regulation of prescribed pediatric extended care centers; providing penalties; imposing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3684 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the Texas System of Care and the development of local mental health systems of care for certain children.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3731 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the date of a hearing on an application for an order to authorize psychoactive medication for a person receiving inpatient mental health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3741 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to an education program for firearms sellers regarding mental health and immunity from civil liability for certain actions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3765 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the insanity defense in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3766 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to making available through the Internet certain information about housing and treatment options in each county for persons with mental illness.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 3774 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the insanity defense and persons found not guilty by reason of insanity in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HJR 127 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a credit against ad valorem taxes imposed on qualifying real property used to provide housing to persons with disabilities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HR 3010 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3793.
Reported enrolled
SB 7 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to improving the delivery and quality of certain health and human services, including the delivery and quality of Medicaid acute care services and long-term services and supports.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 32 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to individuals with intellectual disabilities committed to state supported living centers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 33 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the electronic monitoring of residents at state supported living centers; providing criminal penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 34 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the administration of psychoactive medications to persons receiving services in certain facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 35 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the pro re nata administration of psychoactive medication in certain residential health care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 36 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the detention and transportation of a person with a mental illness.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 44 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to maintaining and reporting certain information regarding certain child abuse or neglect cases and the provision of mental health services for children in those cases.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 50 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the Children's Policy Council, including the composition of the council.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 57 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to improving the delivery and quality of certain health and human services, including the delivery and quality of Medicaid acute care services and long-term care services and supports.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 58 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to delivery of and reporting on mental health, behavioral health, substance abuse, and certain other services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 126 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, John
Relating to the creation of a mental health and substance abuse public reporting system.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 250 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the requirements of using certain technology to conduct certain mental health hearings or proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 258 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the authority of a psychologist to delegate the provision of certain care to a person under the psychologist's supervision, including a person training to become a psychologist.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 294 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to extending a local behavioral health intervention pilot project.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 337 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
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
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 421 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the Texas System of Care and the development of local mental health systems of care for certain children.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 460 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to training for public school teachers in the detection and education of students at risk for suicide or with other mental or emotional disorders and the inclusion of mental health concerns in coordinated school health efforts.
House: Public Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 462 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to specialty court programs in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 492 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of prescribed pediatric extended care centers; providing penalties; imposing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 519 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: King, Susan
Relating to the definition of autism and other pervasive developmental disorders.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 613 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to school district drug abuse prevention policies for classroom teachers.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 646 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to court-ordered outpatient mental health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 718 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to voluntary and involuntary mental health services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 720 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to jury instructions regarding the insanity defense in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 721 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the insanity defense in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 747 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the term for the independent ombudsman for state supported living centers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 750 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 769 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide specialized training to foster parents of certain children.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 831 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to a list of mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention programs that may be selected for implementation by public schools.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 846 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to training, certification, and accreditation provided or regulated by the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 898 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the mental health program for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 937 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to apprehend a person for emergency detention and the authority of certain facilities to temporarily detain a person with mental illness.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 938 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the payment of costs incurred by the involuntary commitment of persons with mental illness.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 944 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to criminal history record checks for certain employees of facilities licensed by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 955 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the training of certain persons in mental health first aid and assistance, the funding of mental health first aid and assistance training, and the liability of certain persons providing assistance to persons experiencing a mental health crisis.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 991 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the release of certain inmates on medically recommended intensive supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1045 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to an evaluation of the state supported living center system.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1057 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to information about private health care insurance coverage and the health insurance exchange for individuals applying for certain Department of State Health Services health or mental health benefits, services, and assistance.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1178 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to training for public school educators in identifying mental health and suicide risks among students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1185 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion pilot program.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 1187 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the determination of incompetency in criminal cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1189 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the disposition of certain firearms seized by a law enforcement agency.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1352 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to inclusion of mental health concerns in existing state and local coordinated school health efforts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1357 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the use of administrative segregation or seclusion in county jails.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1438 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1475 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to a jail-based restoration of competency pilot program.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1485 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the definition of serious mental illness for purposes of certain group health benefit plans.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1499 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to establishing a local behavioral health intervention pilot project.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1517 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the collection of data regarding the placement of a child in disciplinary seclusion in a juvenile facility.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1591 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the emergency detention of persons with mental illness.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1592 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a peace officer's determination whether medical services are needed for persons apprehended for emergency detention.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1593 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a standard form of notification for the detention of a person with mental illness.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1594 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the criteria for commitment of a person with mental illness.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1595 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the nature of delivery of services to a person with mental illness.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1706 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to mental health in juvenile cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1751 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the allocation of beds in and the commitment of certain persons to certain mental health facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1752 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to declarations for mental health treatment.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 1753 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to ensuring the continuation of medical assistance benefits for individuals after release or discharge from certain facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1755 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to exceptions to mental health information disclosure prohibitions.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1766 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the criteria and requirements for the closure, consolidation, or consolidation plan of state supported living centers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1804 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the establishment of community collaboratives by local entities to provide services to and coordinate the care of persons who are homeless, persons with mental illness, and persons with substance abuse problems.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1842 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to restraint and seclusion procedures and reporting at certain facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1889 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Lavender, George
Relating to the transport of a mental health patient who is not a resident of this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1912 83-0 (2013)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to disease management practices of local mental health authorities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SR 1092 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3793.
Reported enrolled
SB 47 38-0 (1923)
Author: Murphy, Sr., Charles Alfred
Relating to the writ for the apprehension of persons who are lunatics or non compos mentis and their detention, prohibiting the incarceration of such persons in county jails in counties where city or county hospitals exist, providing that they shall be detained in such county or city hospitals.
