Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB3536

Filed

2/28/25

Out of House Committee

Voted on by House

Out of Senate Committee

Voted on by Senate

Governor Action

Bill Becomes Law

Caption

Relating to the Collaborative Task Force on Public School Mental Health Services.

Impact

If enacted, HB3536 will significantly influence the laws governing mental health resources in public schools in Texas. It aims to create a systematic approach to providing mental health services and training that would ideally lead to better-informed policies at both the district and campus levels. The bill emphasizes the necessity for a positive school climate, which it defines through various student outcomes and mental health support metrics. Such provisions could enhance the operational framework relating to student support, potentially affecting near-term and long-term educational success in Texas.

Summary

House Bill 3536 establishes the Collaborative Task Force on Public School Mental Health Services, aimed at improving mental health service provision in Texas schools. The task force will evaluate existing mental health services supported by state funding, assess but also emphasize the importance of training provided to educators in delivering these services. Notably, the proposed measure seeks to gather and analyze data on various aspects of student mental health support, including the preventive impact of these services on school violence and student well-being.

Contention

While the bill speaks to the importance of mental health services in schools, there could be points of contention surrounding its implementation. Critics may raise concerns regarding the effectiveness of the proposed evaluations and data collection measures, questioning whether these initiatives will lead to practical improvements in student mental health outcomes. Additionally, funding and resource allocation for these initiatives might become a subject of debate, particularly if financial constraints limit the task force’s ability to implement its findings.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Education Code

Chapter 38. Health And Safety
- Section: New Section
- Section: 308
- Section: 312

Health And Safety Code

Chapter 573. Emergency Detention
- Section: New Section

Latest HB3536 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB4033

Relating to discipline management and access to telehealth mental health services in public schools.

TX SB245

Relating to discipline management and access to telehealth mental health services in public schools.

TX HB4449

Relating to the establishment of a task force to study disciplinary practices and policies in public schools.

TX SB2395

Relating to the establishment of a task force to study disciplinary practices and policies in public schools.

TX SB11

Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools, including measures related to the health and safety of public school students and active shooter training for certain peace officers.

TX HB1904

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

TX HB13

Relating to training, preparedness, and funding for school safety and emergencies in public schools.

TX HB2868

Relating to providing mental health services and mental health education to public school students at school-based health centers.

TX HB4016

Relating to healthy relationships education in public schools.

TX HB3

Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the development and implementation of purchases relating to and funding for public school safety and security requirements and the provision of safety-related resources.