Enrolled Bill Summary

House Bill 2119	House Author:  Madden
Effective:  6-17-11	Senate Sponsor:  Whitmire

            House Bill 2119 amends the Health and Safety Code to make contingent on an appropriation by the legislature specifically for the purpose the requirement that the Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments provide a service or program to address prevention, intervention, and continuity of care for juveniles with mental health and substance abuse disorders and a youth assertive community treatment program in Tarrant County.  The bill authorizes the office to provide such a service or program using other appropriations available for that purpose if the legislature does not appropriate money specifically for that purpose.