TX SB1131

Establishes an advisory committee under the Texas Commission on Fire Protection to study the need for suicide prevention and peer support programs in Texas fire departments

Committee membership includes 12 members: four firefighters, two fire chiefs, three licensed mental health professionals, one representative from Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, and the Commission's executive director

Report due to the governor and legislature by September 1, 2026, covering an overview of existing programs, licensing requirements, confidentiality concerns, and recommendations for future legislation and implementation

Committee may meet in person or via telephone, videoconference, or other electronic means, with administrative support provided by the Commission

Advisory committee expires and the Act terminates on January 10, 2027; effective date is September 1, 2025