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Senate Bill 27 |
Senate Author: Campbell et al. |
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Effective: 9-1-17 |
House Sponsor: Blanco |
Senate Bill 27 amends the Government Code and Health and Safety Code to authorize the board of regents of The University of Texas System to establish the National Center for Warrior Resiliency at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio for purposes of researching issues relating to combat‑related post‑traumatic stress disorder and comorbid conditions and providing clinical care to enhance the psychological resiliency of military personnel and veterans. The bill provides for the participation of community‑based licensed mental health professionals, community‑based organizations, and faith‑based organizations in the mental health program for veterans established by the Department of State Health Services.