Bill
HB 1826
Relating to depression screenings for certain women in county jail or in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
89th Legislature (2025)
Introduced by Rafael Anchía and 5 co-sponsors
Requires depression screenings for incarcerated women in Texas jails and state prison, enabling early mental health intervention during intake processing.
Left pending in committee
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