Texas HB281 establishes disaster behavioral health coordination and response protocols.
Texas HB281 mandates the Health and Human Services Commission to designate staff for disaster behavioral health coordination. This includes managing federal crisis counseling assistance and training programs, maintaining a registry of qualified personnel, and providing technical assistance to local mental health authorities. The commission and the Texas Division of Emergency Management must develop integrated disaster response protocols, communication systems, training programs, and performance metrics.
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