Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Texas House Bill HB4110

Caption

Relating to grants to establish or expand community collaboratives for services to persons experiencing homelessness or mental illness and county government planning for community collaboratives.

Impact

The bill's passage would amend the Government Code, specifically targeting sections 539.002 and 539.0051, to incentivize the establishment of community collaboratives. These collaboratives will serve as a coordinated effort among local mental health authorities, law enforcement, and community organizations to address the needs of individuals facing homelessness and mental health challenges. By implementing requirements for leveraging private funding and demonstrating community coordination, the bill seeks to create sustainable models for assisting those in need.

Summary

House Bill 4110 aims to establish a framework for grants to develop or expand community collaboratives that provide services to individuals experiencing homelessness or mental illness. The bill requires the Texas Department of Health and Human Services to allocate funding to various entities—including local governments and nonprofit organizations—promoting collaborative efforts across public and private sectors. This initiative intends to enhance the support system for vulnerable populations, integrating mental health services with law enforcement and community resources.

Sentiment

Overall, the sentiment surrounding HB 4110 appears to be supportive among stakeholders who advocate for enhanced mental health services and homelessness prevention strategies. Proponents argue that the collaborative model will lead to more effective resource allocation and improved outcomes for affected individuals. However, there may be concerns regarding the adequacy of funding and the ability of local governments to successfully implement these collaboratives.

Contention

A notable point of contention is the requirement for counties to develop concrete plans detailing their approach to forming or expanding community collaboratives. Some members may question whether the grant allocation process will be equitable and sufficient for all regions, particularly in less populated counties. Additionally, the involvement of local law enforcement in diversion strategies has raised discussions about the adequacy of mental health training and resources available to first responders.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB3466

Relating to the administration of certain programs regarding Holocaust Remembrance Week and the establishment and expansion of community collaboratives.

TX HB3965

Relating to authorizing the establishment of community child-care collaboratives and establishing a grant program for those collaboratives administered by the Texas Workforce Commission.

TX SB1641

Relating to the administration of a grant program for the establishment and expansion of community collaboratives.

TX HB2244

Relating to the establishment of a pilot project to provide supportive housing services through Medicaid to persons experiencing chronic homelessness.

TX HB690

Relating to the establishment of the office of community violence intervention and prevention within the Department of State Health Services and a grant program for violence intervention and prevention services.

TX HB1904

Relating to the establishment of a border county mental health task force.

TX HB2072

Relating to eligibility for a grant to reduce recidivism, arrest, and incarceration of individuals with mental illness.

TX HB4726

Relating to prohibiting weapons in certain facilities providing services to individuals with mental illness or an intellectual disability and community centers providing community-based mental health or intellectual disability services.

TX SB1624

Relating to guardianships and services for incapacitated persons and to the emergency detention of certain persons with mental illness.

TX HB5088

Relating to procedures regarding certain persons who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability.

Similar Bills

TX HB2512

Relating to the adoption of a uniform collaborative law Act.

TX HB3833

Relating to the adoption of a uniform collaborative law Act in regard to family law matters.

WV HB3149

Uniform Collaborative Law Act

WV SB486

Uniform Collaborative Law Act

KY HB206

AN ACT relating to the Uniform Collaborative Law Act.

CT SB01283

An Act Concerning The Adoption Of The Connecticut Uniform Collaborative Law Act.

CA SB1418

Public safety collaborative.

LA SB188

Provides for the Uniform Collaborative Family Law Act. (8/1/24)