TX SB2264

Requires peace officers who arrest or detain individuals suspected of having mental illness or intellectual disability to report detailed information to their agency, including behavioral indicators, reason for arrest, search details, whether diversion to treatment was attempted and its outcome, and use of restraints or force

Mandates law enforcement agencies compile and analyze this mental health-related data alongside existing motor vehicle stop reports, with comparative analysis examining arrest reasons, diversion success rates, and use of force against individuals with suspected mental illness or intellectual disability

Requires counties to submit monthly reports to the Texas Commission on Jail Standards including data on mental health screenings completed in jails, notifications to magistrates, interviews conducted, interview methods (in-person, phone, telehealth), and interview outcomes

Assigns responsibility to chief law enforcement administrators for auditing reports to ensure compliance with the new reporting requirements

Takes effect September 1, 2025, with counties required to submit their first report under the new requirements by October 5, 2025