TX SB1561

Establishes a ketamine treatment grant program administered by the Health and Human Services Commission to award grants to ketamine clinics providing mental health treatment to active duty military personnel, first responders, and veterans

Allows grant funds to cover uncompensated mental health treatment costs for eligible populations and to pay for activities, services, resources, supplies, or equipment necessary to provide such treatment

Requires the commission to develop eligibility and selection criteria for grant applicants and establish accountability controls to ensure mental health treatment goals are met and the state receives a return benefit

Authorizes the commission to establish a work group to assist with program development, implementation, and evaluation, with members serving without compensation or expense reimbursement

Mandates biennial reports to the governor and legislature by December 1 of each even-numbered year on program activities and outcomes, with the program to be implemented by December 1, 2025, and initial report due by December 1, 2026