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House Bill 114

Relating to the transfer of functions relating to certain veteran mental health programs and plans to the Texas Veterans Commission.

89th Legislature · Regular Session, 2025Status: Became lawLast action June 20, 2025

Bill facts

Bill facts

Authors
Cortez; Plesa.
Companion
SB 2926 by Zaffirini, Identical HB 4446 by Cortez, Duplicate.
Last action
June 20, 2025. Effective on 9/1/25.
Version analyzed
Enrolled, posted May 29, 2025.
Subjects
Health, Mental Health & Substance Abuse, Military & Veterans, State Agencies, Boards & Commissions, State Finances, Women.

Bottom line

Bottom line

This version moves three veteran mental health functions from the Health and Human Services Commission to the Texas Veterans Commission: the mental health program for veterans (including peer counseling and jail diversion), the matching grant program for community mental health programs serving veterans and their families, and the veteran suicide prevention action plan, with related contracts, records and appropriated funds. It repeals the provision that had the two agencies coordinate to administer the program. The bill's rating is +1 Moderate on Sunset review and program evaluation, for consolidating duplicated administration in one agency.

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