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TX HB3550

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Moody

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires seven state agencies to identify available resources—including funding, training, and technical assistance—to support peer-recovery organizations in Texas

  • Defines peer-recovery organizations as nonprofits where at least 51% of operating members identify as persons recovering from substance use disorders or mental health conditions

  • Mandates each designated agency submit a biennial written report to the legislature by August 1 of each even-numbered year detailing resources available for peer-recovery organizations

  • Applies to the Health and Human Services Commission, Department of State Health Services, Department of Family and Protective Services, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Juvenile Justice Department, and Texas Veterans Commission

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to evaluating available resources from certain state agencies to support peer-recovery organizations in this state.

STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

Last Action

Referred to Public Health

3/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health3/24/2025

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