Relating to appropriations to the Department of State Health Services for the prevention and treatment of substance abuse.
Impact
In addition to prevention programs, SB278 also designates another $10 million for the provision of evidence-based treatment practices for substance abuse. This may include pharmacological interventions designed to assist individuals struggling with substance addiction. By securing financial resources for both prevention and treatment, the bill establishes a more comprehensive approach to addressing substance abuse issues across Texas, potentially leading to improved outcomes for affected individuals and communities.
Summary
Senate Bill 278, introduced by Harris, relates to appropriations made to the Department of State Health Services specifically for the prevention and treatment of substance abuse. The bill includes provisions for allocating a total of $10 million for two fiscal years, 2010 and 2011, to support programs that focus on decreasing the risk of substance abuse in schools. This funding aims to extend evidence-based prevention programs to an additional 350 to 450 Texas schools, thereby enhancing the current state initiatives aimed at combating substance abuse among students.
Contention
While the bill primarily serves to bolster efforts against substance abuse, notable points of contention could revolve around the effectiveness of these programs and the allocation of resources. Critics may argue about the adequacy of the funding levels and whether they will sufficiently address the growing substance abuse problems within Texas. Furthermore, the implementation of such programs could face scrutiny regarding their accessibility to underprivileged schools and communities disproportionately affected by substance misuse.
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of the health and human services laws governing the Health and Human Services Commission, Medicaid, and other social services.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and the transfer to the commission of certain powers and duties from the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and the transfer to the commission of certain powers and duties from the Department of Family and Protective Services.
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.
Relating to the terminology used in statute to refer to intellectual disability and certain references to abolished health and human services agencies.
Relating to the terminology used in statute to refer to intellectual disability and certain references to abolished health and human services agencies.
Relating to offenses involving the manufacture or delivery of certain controlled substances and the enforcement and prevention of those offenses; creating a criminal offense.
To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.