Bill

SB 27

85(R) - 2017
Senate Veteran Affairs & Border Security
House Public Health
Senate Veteran Affairs & Border Security
House Public Health
Health
Veterans

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Donna Campbell

Sponsor(s)

Cesar Blanco

Bill Caption

Relating to the mental health program for veterans.

Fiscal Notes

From the Legislative Budget Board: No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

SB 27 would define a “peer service coordinator” as a person who recruits and retains veterans, peers, and volunteers to participate in the mental health program for veterans. Next, the Texas Veterans Commission would provide certification training and technical assistance to peer service coordinators in the mental health program and intervention program for veterans. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

This is a procedural bill regarding peer service coordinators in the mental health program for veterans and The Texas Veterans Commission's duties and does not appear to have a connection to our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral.

Organizations Supporting

Coalition of Texans with Disabilities
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas
Texas Coalition of Veterans Organizations
United Way