HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:    Opioids & Substance Abuse, Select 

TIME & DATE:  10:00 AM, Tuesday, August 7, 2018 

PLACE:       E2.012 
CHAIR:       Rep. Four Price 

The Select Committee will meet to consider the following interim charges:

· Examine the impact of substance abuse and substance use disorders on Texans who are involved in the adult or juvenile criminal justice system and/or the Child Protective Services system. Identify barriers to treatment and the availability of treatment in various areas of the state. Recommend solutions to improve state and local policy, including alternatives to justice system involvement, and ways to increase access to effective treatment and recovery options.

· Identify the specialty courts in Texas that specialize in substance use disorders. Determine the effectiveness of these courts and consider solutions to increase the number of courts in Texas.

Invited testimony only.

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