TX SB2487

Requires non-physician mental health professionals to conduct initial examinations within 30 minutes of a person's arrival at a crisis mental health facility when brought in under an application for detention or peace officer notification.

Authorizes crisis service facilities to detain individuals who reject voluntary services if the mental health professional determines the person has mental illness and poses a substantial risk of serious harm to themselves or others.

Permits counties with populations over 1.2 million to establish crisis service models offering 24/7 crisis intervention, short-term residential care, medical detoxification, care coordination, and specialized services for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Mandates that individuals released from crisis facilities receive formal referrals to outpatient or community-based mental health treatment services, with follow-up services required within 48 hours of initial intervention.

Requires participating counties to submit biennial reports by October 1 of even-numbered years to the Health and Human Services Commission and Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs on outcomes, homelessness reductions, and program effectiveness.