89th Legislature, Regular Session
HB 1455
Relating to the collection and reporting of information regarding mental health jail diversion.
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Jolanda Jones
HouseTX
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Rodríguez Ramos
HouseTX
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89R4544 EAS-F By: Jones of Harris H.B. No. 1455 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the collection and reporting of information regarding mental health jail diversion. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 2B, Code of Criminal Procedure, is amended by adding Article 2B.00541 to read as follows: Art. 2B.00541. REPORTS REQUIRED FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SUSPECTED MENTAL ILLNESS OR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY. (a) A peace officer who arrests an individual who the peace officer has