Texas SB2264 mandates monthly reporting on mental health and intellectual disability cases in jails.

Texas SB2264 requires law enforcement agencies to report on individuals with mental illness or intellectual disability, including behavioral indications, arrest reasons, and use of force. Counties must report on prisoner demographics, costs, and mental health screenings. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement will analyze this data, focusing on racial disparities and the effectiveness of diversion programs. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB2264 mandates monthly reporting on mental health and intellectual disability cases in jails.

Texas SB2264 requires law enforcement agencies to report on individuals with mental illness or intellectual disability, including behavioral indications, arrest reasons, and use of force. Counties must report on prisoner demographics, costs, and mental health screenings. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement will analyze this data, focusing on racial disparities and the effectiveness of diversion programs. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.