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Texas Laws Relating to Mental Health

(2 days ago) WebTexas Laws Relating to Mental Health Reflecting changes in law passed by the 85th Legislature, Regular Session – 2017 The laws reflected in this edition include both substantive and non-substantive revisions to the law passed by the 85th Legislature. …

https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1440500/21st-edition-texas-laws-relating-to-mental-health.pdf

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Texas 87th Legislative Session Summary of Mental Health and …

(4 days ago) WebBlock Grants for Community Mental Health in the amounts of $48,793, 205 to Strategy D.2.1, Community Mental Health Services – Adults, $14,887,104 to Strategy D.2.2, Community Mental Health Services – Children, and $1,055,580 to Strategy D.2.4, Substance Abuse Services. Requires HHSC to provide additional information for the

https://hogg.utexas.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/87th-Legislative-Summary-2021.pdf

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Here are the health care laws that Texas lawmakers changed The …

(1 days ago) WebIn the state budget, lawmakers have set aside about $4 billion for state behavioral health services over the next two years as they attempt to tackle a lingering mental health crisis. This is a

https://www.texastribune.org/2023/06/08/texas-legislature-health-bills/

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New Laws Effective January 1st - sll.texas.gov

(5 days ago) WebDecember 29, 2023. A total of 31 bills passed by the 88th Texas Legislature will go into effect on January 1, 2024. Most new laws come from the regular legislative session that ended on May 29, 2023. Governor Greg Abbott also called four special sessions to consider additional legislation, some of which will become law on January 1.

https://www.sll.texas.gov/spotlight/2023/12/new-laws-effective-january-1st/

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TEXAS MENTAL HEALTH AND INTELLECTUAL AND …

(1 days ago) WebThe JCMH is indebted to Chris Lopez with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, who faithfully compiled his publication, Texas Laws Relating to Mental Health, and continually updates it with legislative changes. Mental health practitioners and professionals across the state rely on his publication, which is currently in its 23rd edition.

http://www.texasjcmh.gov/media/rckdemoa/code-book-2021-22.pdf

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Code Book Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health

(4 days ago) Web2021-22 Code Book. This compilation of selected laws is fully up-to-date through the 2021 Regular Session of the 87th legislature. 2019-20 Code Book. Published by JCMH & LexisNexis, this book includes the statutes …

http://texasjcmh.gov/publications/code-book/

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Legislation Related to Mental Health Mental Health Texas

(4 days ago) WebLegislation related to mental health can be overwhelming and confusing. Thankfully there are agencies like the ones below that have made it easier to search, find, and read current legislation related to mental health in Texas. Use the Texas Legislature Online Resource to track Texas Legislature. The Hogg Foundation provides a summary of mental

https://mentalhealthtx.org/the-statewide-behavioral-health-coordinating-council/legislative-information/

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From the 88th Texas Legislature - tha.org

(9 days ago) Web2023 New Health Care Laws From the 88th Texas Legislature 1108 Lavaca, Suite 700 Austin, Texas 78701 ɦ HB 4085 – Allowing Psychiatric Hospitals to be Refunded Certain Court Costs in Mental Health Proceedings (page 7) ɦ SB 26 – Mental Health Grants and LMHA Oversight (page 13)

http://www.tha.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/THA-New-Health-Care-Laws-2023.pdf

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Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health Legislative …

(9 days ago) Weban emergency mental health detention under Texas Health and Safety Code section 573.012. In less populated areas, a physician is often not available to electronically request a detention defendants the tools to identify potential issues and connect these individuals to mental health services. This law willgive the judge the additional

https://texasjcmh.gov/media/1kgfhhpw/2023-legislative-summary-of-sb-2479-final-update.pdf

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Texas Lawmakers Made Progress With Mental Health

(7 days ago) WebIn 2019, the Texas Legislature took up some measures to address state hospitals and school mental health. But important issues remain: lawmakers still need to deal with the depleted mental health …

https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/texas-lawmakers-made-progress-with-mental-health-policy-in-2019-but-theres-much-left-to-do-in-2021/

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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE CHAPTER 571. GENERAL PROVISIONS

(7 days ago) Web(3) regularly visit each mental health facility to review the commitment procedure for each new patient admitted after the last visit; and (4) visit a mental health facility to investigate a complaint made by a patient or by a person on behalf of a patient. Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991. Amended by:

https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.571.htm

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Texas JCMH Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health

(5 days ago) WebThe mission of the Judicial Commission on Mental Health is to engage and empower court systems through collaboration, education, and leadership, thereby improving the lives of individuals with mental health needs, substance use disorders, or intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Mental Health Courts Collaborative. In January 2024

http://www.texasjcmh.gov/

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Texas Senate passes child mental health funding bill The Texas …

(6 days ago) WebIn 2022, Texas ranked dead last when it comes to access to children’s mental health services and 33rd for adult care, according to Mental Health America, a nonprofit advocacy group.. Today, 98%

https://www.texastribune.org/2023/04/13/texas-senate-mental-health-children/

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88th Texas Legislature: 2023 Healthcare legislative update

(1 days ago) WebIn the previous legislative session, the state appropriated US$40m for a behavioral health center in the Permian Basin. This law creates the mental health services district to operate, fund and maintain that facility and will help to address the need for mental health treatment in West Texas. HB 3191 Hospital district governing boards

https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-us/knowledge/publications/772958a7/88th-texas-legislature-2023-healthcare-legislative-update

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Texas Senate puts $2B toward expanded access to mental health …

(5 days ago) WebUnder the plan, the state will build new mental health facilities and work with local hospitals to increase capacity. The money will come from the state’s $32.7 billion budget surplus.

https://communityimpact.com/austin/central-austin/texas-legislature/2023/04/13/texas-senate-puts-2b-toward-expanded-access-to-mental-health-care/

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New Laws Effective September 1st - sll.texas.gov

(7 days ago) WebAugust 31, 2023. Feature. Many new bills passed during the 88th Texas Legislative Sessions will go into effect on September 1st, 2023. A total of 774 bills and individual sections from 19 additional bills are scheduled to become law on this date. A number of laws have already gone into effect or are scheduled to go into effect at a later date.

https://www.sll.texas.gov/spotlight/2023/08/new-laws-effective-september-1st/

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Adult Mental Health Texas Health and Human Services

(2 days ago) WebAdult Mental Health. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) contracts with 37 local mental health authorities (LMHAs) and two local behavioral health authorities (LBHAs) to deliver mental health services in communities across Texas. LMHAs and LBHAs provide services to specific areas. To find where to get services in your area

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/adult-mental-health

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New Texas laws on Sept. 1: What you need to know - The Texas …

(Just Now) WebMore than 770 new laws passed by the Texas Legislature this year will go into effect Friday, impacting everything from health care and education to public safety. Sept. 1 is the traditional start

https://www.texastribune.org/2023/08/31/new-texas-laws-september-2023/

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New $305 million Austin State Hospital unveiled The Texas Tribune

(2 days ago) WebThe facility has 240 single-person rooms, a basketball gym and outdoor courtyards. It’s part of a $2.5 billion overhaul of the state’s mental health hospital system.

https://www.texastribune.org/2024/05/15/texas-psychiatric-hospitals-mental-health/

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Involuntary Commitment in Texas Texas Law Help

(4 days ago) WebIf you are in a private psychiatric facility, you have a right to complain to the HHSC Health Facility Compliance Group by calling 1-800-458-9858 Option 5 or emailing [email protected] . This article explains the involuntary commitment process and the rights of an inpatient in a mental health facility.

https://texaslawhelp.org/article/involuntary-commitment-in-texas

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month - sll.texas.gov

(1 days ago) WebThe Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program is a Texas nonprofit that helps lawyers, law students, and legal professionals with mental health and substance abuse problems. They offer several ways to get help, including a 24/7 phone support line, support for treatment, and recommendations for therapists.

https://www.sll.texas.gov/spotlight/2024/05/may-is-mental-health-awareness-month/

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Watch a May 22 talk on young Texans’ mental health needs The …

(7 days ago) WebFor 24/7 mental health support in English or Spanish, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s free help line at 800-662-4357. You can also reach a trained crisis

https://www.texastribune.org/2024/04/30/young-texans-mental-health/

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Texas Senate passes gun safety bill focused on mental health

(3 days ago) Web0:37. AUSTIN — The Texas Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed a firearms safety bill that would include mental health and intellectual disability information on criminal background checks for

https://www.caller.com/story/news/local/texas/state-bureau/2023/03/08/texas-senate-passes-gun-safety-bill-focused-on-mental-health/69986063007/

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School Mental Health Legislation - Texas School Mental Health

(6 days ago) WebThe bill creates the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium. The bill establishes the Threat Assessment and Safe and Supportive School Program and Team and requires each ESC to use a rubric developed by TEA to identify resources related to student mental health to schools in the ESC’s region. HB 18 amends state law to require that

https://schoolmentalhealthtx.org/school-mental-health-legislation/

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Recap of the 88th Regular Legislative Session – Texas Legislative …

(8 days ago) WebThe 88th Legislative Session kicked off with a $32.7 billion surplus. This afforded state legislators the opportunity to go beyond the status quo and meaningfully address critical issues, such as our state’s foster care system, mass shootings, healthcare access, the teacher shortage, and maternal mortality.

https://texaslsg.org/2023/06/21/recap-of-the-88th-regular-legislative-session/

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Texas Requires Workplace Violence Prevention for Healthcare Worke

(3 days ago) WebSB 240 passed the Texas Legislature with overwhelming bipartisan support and is expected to be signed into law by Governor Abbott. When enacted, the new Texas law will take a different approach to

https://www.natlawreview.com/article/under-sb-240-texas-healthcare-facilities-will-be-required-to-adopt-workplace

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Bill signed into law that’s intended to divert mental health - WLBT

(9 days ago) WebJACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - We’ve reported on what resources are available when someone is facing a mental health crisis. Now, a new law is intended to address the ongoing issue of people sitting in jail waiting for legal proceedings. Law enforcement told lawmakers in a November 2022 hearing that they

https://www.wlbt.com/2024/05/14/bill-signed-into-law-thats-intended-divert-mental-health-patients-away-jail-detentions/

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Breaking the Stigma: Opening Up About LGBTQ Mental Health in …

(4 days ago) WebThe LGBTQ Mental Health Forum will discuss LGBTQ-affirmative mental health practices that range from stress management, affirming care for transgender veterans and support for the asexual community, among other topics.

https://www.allsides.com/news/2024-05-16-1445/general-news-breaking-stigma-opening-about-lgbtq-mental-health-texas

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What we know about Texas' gun laws after Allen mall mass shooting

(9 days ago) WebTexas' gun laws are again in the spotlight after eight people were killed in a mass shooting at an Allen shopping mall. "The long-term solution here is to address the mental health issue."

https://abcnews.go.com/US/texas-gun-laws-after-allen-mall-mass-shooting/story?id=99179228

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Texas flooding brings new urgency to Houston home buyout …

(3 days ago) WebTexas flooding brings new urgency to Houston home buyout program The San Jacinto River is a national hotspot for ‘managed retreat,’ but recent floods show how far local officials still have to go.

https://grist.org/extreme-weather/texas-flooding-houston-buyouts-san-jacinto-river/

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Texas Pushback on Pro-Palestine Protests Draws Free Speech Suit

(4 days ago) WebStudent groups accused Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) of violating the First Amendment by requiring universities to tamp down on what he deems anti-semitic speech and calling in state police to break up a string of pro-Palestine campus protests. Abbott’s deployment of state troopers to dismantle demonstrations at the University of Texas at …

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/texas-pushback-on-pro-palestine-protests-draws-free-speech-suit

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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs Mental Health Reform Law - KCRG

(4 days ago) WebIowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a law Wednesday to overhaul Iowa’s mental health system to include substance abuse and consolidate the mental health regions from 32 to 7 districts.

https://www.kcrg.com/2024/05/15/live-gov-reynolds-sign-mental-health-bill/

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Gov. Reynolds Signs HF 2673, Behavioral Health Alignment

(5 days ago) WebToday, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed HF 2673, a bill that aligns Iowa’s 32 disconnected mental health and substance use regions into 7 unified behavioral health districts to improve outcomes for Iowans, into law. “Today, we align Iowa’s 32 separate mental health and substance use service regions into one, unified behavioral health …

https://governor.iowa.gov/press-release/2024-05-15/gov-reynolds-signs-hf-2673-behavioral-health-alignment

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Iowa mental health, substance use system consolidation signed …

(Just Now) WebNew law consolidates mental health, substance use disorder services. Now that the bill has been signed into law, the clock is ticking for top officials at Iowa's human services agency to build up

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/05/15/iowa-mental-health-substance-use-system-consolidation-signed-into-law-kim-reynolds/73672968007/

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Peru protesters slam new insurance law that deems transgender …

(8 days ago) WebItem 1 of 6 LGBT community groups protest against a new government decree listing transsexualism as a "mental disorder", in front of Peru's Ministry of Health, in Lima, Peru, May 17, 2024.

https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/peru-protesters-slam-new-insurance-law-that-deems-transgender-people-mentally-2024-05-18/

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Parents Sue Video Game Makers for Purposely Addicting Their …

(5 days ago) WebKushanel Donerson says her 14-year-old has played Call of Duty, NBA 2K, Grand Theft Auto V and Roblox games so much over the past nine years that it led to brain damage, a stroke and seizures

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-13/parents-sue-video-game-makers-for-purposely-addicting-their-kids

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