Texas HB3761 mandates mental and physical health training for medical students starting from the 2026 fall semester.

HB3761 amends the Education Code to require medical schools to include training on the importance of mental and physical health for students, residents, and physicians in their curriculum. This requirement applies to medical schools defined as institutions awarding medical degrees. The provision does not apply to students who entered their degree programs before the 2026 fall semester. The mandate expires on January 1, 2032. The Act takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from all members elected to each house, otherwise it takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB3761 mandates mental and physical health training for medical students starting from the 2026 fall semester.

HB3761 amends the Education Code to require medical schools to include training on the importance of mental and physical health for students, residents, and physicians in their curriculum. This requirement applies to medical schools defined as institutions awarding medical degrees. The provision does not apply to students who entered their degree programs before the 2026 fall semester. The mandate expires on January 1, 2032. The Act takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from all members elected to each house, otherwise it takes effect September 1, 2025.