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SB 193

Relating to a model suicide prevention policy, suicide prevention and intervention strategies incorporated into a state agency crisis or disaster plan, suicide death information maintained by the Department of State Health Services, and the Texas Violent Death Reporting System.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by José Menéndez

Texas bill mandates state agencies adopt suicide prevention policies, integrate interventions into crisis plans, and expand death data collection through improved reporting systems.

Referred to Health & Human Services
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Bill Summary · SB 193

Legislative bill overview

SB 193 requires Texas state agencies to adopt a model suicide prevention policy, integrate suicide prevention and intervention strategies into crisis/disaster plans, and establishes enhanced data collection on suicide deaths through the Department of State Health Services and the Texas Violent Death Reporting System. The bill creates a standardized framework across state government for identifying and responding to suicide risk.

Why is this important

Suicide remains a significant public health challenge in Texas, and coordinated prevention efforts across state agencies can identify at-risk populations earlier and improve intervention outcomes. Enhanced data collection allows policymakers to track trends, identify geographic or demographic patterns, and allocate resources more effectively to high-need areas.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Requiring all state agencies to develop and maintain suicide prevention policies creates administrative and training expenses that may strain agency budgets without dedicated funding
  • Data privacy concerns: Expanded suicide death information collection and reporting raises questions about how sensitive mental health data will be protected and whether individuals' privacy rights are adequately safeguarded
  • Standardization challenges: A one-size-fits-all model policy may not account for different agency missions and populations, potentially creating bureaucratic compliance without meaningful prevention outcomes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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