TX HB4861

Prohibits law enforcement agencies from terminating a peace officer solely because the officer sought or received mental health care, applying retroactively to care received before, on, or after the act's effective date

Requires all political subdivisions employing first responders (peace officers, fire protection personnel, and emergency medical services personnel) to establish mental health assessment programs for those involved in critical incidents

Mandates first responders participate in a mental health assessment within 10 days of a critical incident, which must include weapon discharges resulting in death or serious injury, and witnessing the death or serious injury of a fellow first responder on duty

Requires assessments be conducted by licensed psychologists, licensed master social workers, or other approved mental health professionals using evidence-based methods that include suicidal ideation evaluations

Protects first responders from termination or retaliation for participating in the mental health assessment program and ensures assessment confidentiality under existing Health and Safety Code provisions