Bill
HB 5342
Relating to the provision of behavioral health crisis services, including measures to fund and support the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and related services.
89th Legislature (2025)
Introduced by César Blanco and 9 co-sponsors
Texas establishes funding and operational support for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline to expand statewide behavioral health crisis services and intervention infrastructure.
Effective on 9/1/25
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