Bill

SB 632

86(R) - 2019
Senate Health & Human Services
House Public Health
Senate Health & Human Services
House Public Health

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Lois Kolkhorst
Brandon Creighton

Sponsor(s)

Four Price

Bill Caption

Relating to the composition of the governing bodies and the consultation policies of local mental health authorities with respect to sheriffs, their representatives, and local law enforcement agencies.

Fiscal Notes

According to the Legislative Budget Board, no fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

SB 632 would require a local mental health authority governing body to include the county sheriff as an ex officio nonvoting member. Local authorities that do not have a governing body would be required to consult with the sheriff or a representative of the sheriff, and to solicit information regarding community needs from local law enforcement. Also, this bill would clarify that its provisions would not prevent a sheriff or sheriff's representative from being included in the governing body of a local mental health authority as a voting member of the board.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action remains neutral on SB 632 because it does not significantly affect our liberty principles.