TX HB4446

Transfers administration of the mental health program for veterans from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to the Texas Veterans Commission, which will now solely manage peer-to-peer counseling, suicide prevention training, veteran jail diversion services, and mental health first aid coordination

Establishes a grant program within the Texas Veterans Commission to fund community mental health programs serving veterans and their families, with matching fund requirements based on county population: 25% match for counties under 100,000; 50% for counties between 100,000-250,000; and 100% match for counties of 250,000 or more

Requires the Texas Veterans Commission to develop rural veterans and women veterans mental health initiatives, and to provide specialized training for peers offering peer-to-peer counseling services

Creates a Veteran Suicide Prevention Action Plan requiring collaboration with federal agencies, veteran advocacy groups, and medical providers to increase access to mental health services, with full implementation required by September 1, 2027

Mandates annual reporting to the governor and legislature by December 1 each year on program metrics including number of veterans served, peers trained, service evaluations, and improvement recommendations