Bill Text: TX SB397 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Engrossed

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Bill Title: Relating to the consultation policies of local mental health authorities with respect to sheriffs and their representatives.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2017-05-19 - Committee report sent to Calendars [SB397 Detail]

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  By: Kolkhorst S.B. No. 397
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to the consultation policies of local mental health
  authorities with respect to sheriffs and their representatives.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Section 533.035, Health and Safety Code, is
  amended by adding Subsection (b-1) to read as follows:
         (b-1)  A local mental health authority shall, at least once
  per year, consult with the sheriff or a representative of the
  sheriff of each county in the local authority's service area
  regarding the use of the funds received under Subsection (b).
         SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.
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