Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB620

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to behavioral health services for children and establishment of the Children's Behavioral Health Council.

Impact

The bill introduces provisions for the expansion of the Texas Integrated Funding Initiative, which is a crucial step towards integrating various sources of funding for children's mental health services. It aims to maximize the effectiveness and accessibility of mental health services, especially for children with severe emotional disturbances. The establishment of the Children's Behavioral Health Council is central to overseeing and guiding the implementation of these initiatives.

Summary

House Bill 620 seeks to enhance behavioral health services for children in Texas and establish the Children's Behavioral Health Council. The bill emphasizes the need for an interagency approach to develop comprehensive services that facilitate access to mental health care for minors. It mandates the creation of local mental health care systems aimed at providing support to children at risk of requiring residential treatment.

Contention

While supporters of the bill may applaud the focus on enhancing behavioral health services and improving outcomes for children, concerns may arise regarding the allocation of resources and the potential for service gaps in communities not selected for the initiative's expansion. Furthermore, the discussions around the governance and oversight of services provided through the new council may provoke debates on the adequacy of state resources and commitment to children's mental health.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SB26

Relating to local mental health authority and local behavioral health authority audits and mental and behavioral health reporting, services, and programs.

TX HB1898

Relating to a grant program to fund the provision by children's hospitals of mental and behavioral health services to children in this state.

TX SB1365

Relating to a grant program to fund the provision by children's hospitals of mental and behavioral health services to children in this state.

TX SB2452

Relating to the provision of behavioral health crisis services, including the establishment of crisis centers and mobile crisis teams; authorizing a fee.

TX HB4611

Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of the health and human services laws governing the Health and Human Services Commission, Medicaid, and other social services.

TX HB4467

Relating to the establishment or expansion of behavioral health centers or jail diversion centers in certain local mental health authority service areas.

TX HB4111

Relating to access to and the provision of behavioral and mental health care services and trauma-informed care in the Medicaid managed care program.

TX HB4075

Relating to the regulation of certain occupations by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; authorizing fees.

TX HB2059

Relating to mental health first aid training provided by local mental health authorities and local behavioral health authorities.

TX HB98

Relating to the administration, provision, and Medicaid reimbursement of mental health or behavioral health services provided to certain public school students.

Similar Bills

NV AB201

Revises provisions relating to planning for the provision of behavioral health care. (BDR 39-325)

NV AB201A

Revises provisions relating to planning for the provision of behavioral health care. (BDR 39-325)

CA AB481

California Mental Health Planning Council: name change.

NV AB339

Creates the Office of Children's Mental and Behavioral Health within the Office of the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services. (BDR 39-358)

NV AB9

Revises provisions governing regional behavioral health policy boards. (BDR 39-385)

CT SB00925

An Act Establishing A Home Visitation Program Consortium.

TX SB10

Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Care Consortium.

NV AB37

Authorizes the establishment of the Behavioral Health Workforce Development Center of Nevada. (BDR 34-361)