Texas SB1131 establishes an advisory committee to study suicide prevention and peer support programs in fire departments.

Texas SB1131 creates an advisory committee to study the need for suicide prevention and peer support programs in fire departments. The committee, appointed by various fire service associations and the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, will submit a report by September 1, 2026, to the governor and legislature. The report will cover existing programs, licensing requirements, confidentiality concerns, and recommendations for legislation and local implementation. The committee will disband and the act will expire on January 10, 2027. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1131 establishes an advisory committee to study suicide prevention and peer support programs in fire departments.

Texas SB1131 creates an advisory committee to study the need for suicide prevention and peer support programs in fire departments. The committee, appointed by various fire service associations and the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, will submit a report by September 1, 2026, to the governor and legislature. The report will cover existing programs, licensing requirements, confidentiality concerns, and recommendations for legislation and local implementation. The committee will disband and the act will expire on January 10, 2027. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.