House Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans’ Affairs – B.J. Wagner
SUMMARY – On May 28, 2026, the Meadows Institute’s Executive Vice President for Health and Public Safety, B.J. Wagner, provided invited testimony before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans’ Affairs. Wagner discussed the importance of officer wellness programs such as the Texas Law Enforcement Peer Network (TLEPN) and the Texas Blue Chip Program.
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On May 28, 2026, the Meadows Institute’s Executive Vice President for Health and Public Safety, B.J. Wagner, provided invited testimony before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans’ Affairs. Wagner discussed the importance of officer wellness programs such as the Texas Law Enforcement Peer Network (TLEPN) and the Texas Blue Chip Program, which contributed to a 78% reduction in deaths by suicide among police officers between 2022 and 2024.