Bill
HB 1656
Relating to emergency detention by a paramedic of certain persons with mental illness for preliminary examination at a mental health facility.
89th Legislature (2025)
Introduced by Donna Howard and 2 co-sponsors
Allows Texas paramedics to detain and transport individuals in mental health crisis directly to mental health facilities for evaluation, bypassing emergency rooms and police involvement.
Left pending in committee
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