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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 86(R)

House Bill 3980

House Author:  Hunter

Effective:  6-14-19

Senate Sponsor:  Menéndez


            House Bill 3980 requires the Health and Human Services Commission, in conjunction with the Department of State Health Services, to prepare a summary report on the prevalence of suicide in Texas and state policies and programs adopted across state systems and agencies to prevent suicides. The bill requires the Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council to prepare a legislative report on suicide in Texas that identifies opportunities and makes recommendations, including those that require legislative action, for state agencies relating to suicide prevention.