Establishes mental health assessment programs for first responders in Texas political subdivisions.

Texas HB4861 mandates that political subdivisions employing first responders establish mental health assessment programs. These programs must provide assessments for first responders involved in critical incidents, defined as the discharge of a weapon resulting in death or serious injury, or witnessing the death or serious injury of a first responder. Assessments must be conducted by licensed professionals and include evaluations for suicidal ideation.

Establishes mental health assessment programs for first responders in Texas political subdivisions.

Texas HB4861 mandates that political subdivisions employing first responders establish mental health assessment programs. These programs must provide assessments for first responders involved in critical incidents, defined as the discharge of a weapon resulting in death or serious injury, or witnessing the death or serious injury of a first responder. Assessments must be conducted by licensed professionals and include evaluations for suicidal ideation.