Establishes requirements for facilities providing inpatient competency restoration services in Texas.

The bill adds Chapter 580 to the Health and Safety Code, establishing requirements for facilities providing inpatient competency restoration services. It mandates that the Health and Human Services Commission require each facility to enter into a memorandum of understanding with local authorities. Facilities must annually report to the commission on individuals receiving services, including demographic data and outcomes. The commission must submit an annual report to the legislature, including performance evaluations and cost comparisons.

Establishes requirements for facilities providing inpatient competency restoration services in Texas.

The bill adds Chapter 580 to the Health and Safety Code, establishing requirements for facilities providing inpatient competency restoration services. It mandates that the Health and Human Services Commission require each facility to enter into a memorandum of understanding with local authorities. Facilities must annually report to the commission on individuals receiving services, including demographic data and outcomes. The commission must submit an annual report to the legislature, including performance evaluations and cost comparisons.