Texas HB1593 establishes an advisory committee to study suicide prevention and peer support programs in fire departments.

Texas HB1593 creates an advisory committee to study the need for suicide prevention and peer support programs in fire departments. The committee, composed of firefighters, fire chiefs, mental health professionals, and others, will provide recommendations to the governor and legislature. The Texas Commission on Fire Protection will support the committee, which can meet in person or electronically. The committee must submit a report by September 1, 2026, covering current programs, licensing, confidentiality, and recommendations for legislation and local implementation.

Texas HB1593 establishes an advisory committee to study suicide prevention and peer support programs in fire departments.

Texas HB1593 creates an advisory committee to study the need for suicide prevention and peer support programs in fire departments. The committee, composed of firefighters, fire chiefs, mental health professionals, and others, will provide recommendations to the governor and legislature. The Texas Commission on Fire Protection will support the committee, which can meet in person or electronically. The committee must submit a report by September 1, 2026, covering current programs, licensing, confidentiality, and recommendations for legislation and local implementation.