TX HB5528

Establishes the Texas Law Enforcement Crisis Prevention Task Force to improve coordination between law enforcement agencies, local mental health authorities, and first responders when responding to crisis situations

Governor appoints task force members, including representatives from the Health and Human Services Commission, Department of Public Safety, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, municipal and county law enforcement agencies, local mental health authorities, fire departments, EMS personnel, and mental health advocacy groups

Task force must meet at least quarterly and is charged with identifying coordination gaps, developing crisis response recommendations and training programs, identifying technological solutions for data sharing, and exploring funding opportunities for mental health services

Task force may establish subcommittees to address specific issues such as rural mental health response, data integration, and specialized crisis intervention training

Biennial report required by September 1 of each even-numbered year summarizing findings on crisis response challenges and providing recommendations to the governor, lieutenant governor, and legislature