TITLE: Relating to the composition of the governing body of a local mental health authority.

SUMMARY: Relating to the composition of the governing body of a local mental health authority.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the composition of the governing body of a local mental health authority. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 533.0351(a), Health and Safety Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) If a local mental health authority has a governing body, the governing body must include: (1) for a local authority that serves only one county, the sheriff of the county as an ex officio nonvoting member; [and] (2) for a local authority that serves two or more counties, two sheriffs chosen in accordance with Subsection (b) as ex officio nonvoting members;and (3) a veteran selected by a majority of the governing body members.SECTION 2. A local mental health authority that has a governing body must be in compliance with Section 533.0351(a), Health and Safety Code, as amended by this Act, not later than September 1, 2026. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.