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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 85(R)

House Bill 271

House Author:  Miller et al.

Effective:  9-1-17

Senate Sponsor:  Buckingham


            House Bill 271 amends the Health and Safety Code to require the Health and Human Services Commission, using existing resources, to establish and operate the veterans recovery pilot program to provide diagnostic services, hyperbaric oxygen treatment, and support services to eligible veterans who have post-traumatic stress disorder or a traumatic brain injury. The bill establishes the veterans recovery account as a dedicated account in the general revenue fund and provides for the contents and administration of the account.