Bill: HB 4429, 86(R) - 2019

Committee

House Public Health

2nd Chamber Committee

Senate Health & Human Services

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
No Neutral Neutral Neutral Negative Neutral

Author(s)

Rick Miller

Sponsor(s)

Jose Menendez

Bill Caption

Relating to mental health first aid training for veterans and immediate family members of veterans.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of the bill. The Health and Human Services Commission is required to implement a provision of this Act only if the legislature appropriates money specifically for that purpose. If the legislature does not appropriate money specifically for that purpose, the commission may, but is not required to, implement a provision of this Act using other appropriations available for that purpose.

Bill Analysis

HB 4429 would require the Texas Veterans Commission to contract with local mental health authorities to provide veterans and immediate family members mental health first aid training as part of the current mental health program for veterans. The Department of State Health Services would also be required to include such training in their mental health intervention program for veterans.

Vote Recommendation Notes

While we recognize the sacrifice of our veterans, this particular role is better addressed by non-profit entities. This bill violates our principles of limited government, and for these reasons, we are opposed to HB 4429.

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