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TX HB1819
Bill
Status
1/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ray Lopez
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AI Summary
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Reduces the matching fund requirement for community mental health programs serving veterans in large counties (population 250,000 or more) from 100% to 75% of the grant amount from non-state sources
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Maintains existing matching requirements for smaller counties: 25% match for counties under 100,000 population, and 50% match for counties with 100,000 to 249,999 population
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For multi-county programs, the matching requirement is based on the largest county served by the program
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Changes apply only to grants awarded on or after September 1, 2025; previously awarded grants remain under former matching requirements
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Implementation is contingent on the legislature appropriating funds exceeding the amount allocated for state fiscal biennium ending August 31, 2025; otherwise, the Health and Human Services Commission may implement using other available funds
Legislative Description
Relating to the administration of a grant program to support community mental health programs assisting veterans and their families.
County Government
Last Action
Laid on the table subject to call
4/29/2025