Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1318 by Moody (Relating to the provision of mental health services to persons younger than 18 years of age.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Family Code to provide a procedure a grandparent, adult sibling, or an adult aunt or uncle of a child who has care, custody, and control of the child in the preceding six months could file a petition in district court seeking a court order for temporary authorization to consent to voluntary inpatient mental health services for a child.
Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration, the Health and Human Services Commission, and the Department of Family and Protective Services, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished using existing resources.
The bill would take effect September 1, 2019.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 529 Health and Human Services Commission, 530 Family and Protective Services, Department of