Texas SB2446 amends the composition of local mental health authority governing bodies and prohibits certain diversity initiatives.

Texas SB2446 amends the Health and Safety Code to change the composition of local mental health authority governing bodies. For authorities serving one county, the sheriff becomes an ex officio nonvoting member. For authorities serving two or more counties, two sheriffs are chosen as ex officio nonvoting members based on county population. At least one board member must be a member of the public with private business experience but no prior elected office. Sheriffs can request to become voting members if they comply with board member standards.

Texas SB2446 amends the composition of local mental health authority governing bodies and prohibits certain diversity initiatives.

Texas SB2446 amends the Health and Safety Code to change the composition of local mental health authority governing bodies. For authorities serving one county, the sheriff becomes an ex officio nonvoting member. For authorities serving two or more counties, two sheriffs are chosen as ex officio nonvoting members based on county population. At least one board member must be a member of the public with private business experience but no prior elected office. Sheriffs can request to become voting members if they comply with board member standards.