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TX SB1580
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Cesar Blanco
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AI Summary
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Requires local mental health authority governing bodies to include a veteran selected by a majority of the governing body members, in addition to existing requirements for sheriff representation
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Single-county local mental health authorities must include the county sheriff as an ex officio nonvoting member
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Multi-county local mental health authorities must include two sheriffs chosen according to existing statutory procedures as ex officio nonvoting members
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Local mental health authorities must comply with the new veteran membership requirement by September 1, 2026
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Act takes effect September 1, 2025; passed Senate 31-0 on April 24, 2025, and House 128-2 on May 28, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the composition of the governing body of a local mental health authority.
Military & Veterans
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025