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TX HB1593

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Elizabeth Campos

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Texas Commission on Fire Protection must establish an advisory committee to study the need for suicide prevention and peer support programs in fire departments

  • Committee consists of 11 members: 4 firefighters, 2 fire chiefs, 3 licensed mental health professionals, 1 representative from Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, and the commission's executive director

  • Report due to the governor and legislature by September 1, 2026, covering overview of existing programs, licensing requirements, confidentiality concerns, and recommendations for implementing programs statewide

  • Passed House on May 2, 2025 (121-1) and Senate on May 15, 2025 (30-1)

  • Advisory committee abolished and Act expires January 10, 2027; takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to an advisory committee to study suicide prevention and peer support programs in fire departments in this state.

Occupational Regulation

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

5/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government5/5/2025
Intergovernmental Affairs3/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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