Expands eligibility for veterans treatment court programs in Texas to include more service members and veterans.

This bill amends the Texas Government Code to expand eligibility for veterans treatment court programs. It allows participation by service members and veterans who have conditions such as brain injuries, mental illness, or post-traumatic stress disorder, provided these issues occurred during or resulted from their military service and affected their criminal conduct. The bill also considers the defendant's personal and social background and criminal history to determine if participation in the program is likely to achieve public safety through rehabilitation.

Expands eligibility for veterans treatment court programs in Texas to include more service members and veterans.

This bill amends the Texas Government Code to expand eligibility for veterans treatment court programs. It allows participation by service members and veterans who have conditions such as brain injuries, mental illness, or post-traumatic stress disorder, provided these issues occurred during or resulted from their military service and affected their criminal conduct. The bill also considers the defendant's personal and social background and criminal history to determine if participation in the program is likely to achieve public safety through rehabilitation.