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86th Regular Legislative Session Wrap Up
SUMMARY - From a mental health perspective, the 86th Legislative Session was one of the most significant in recent memory.
86th Legislature Regular Session Behavioral Health Appropriations
SUMMARY - An overview of appropriations to mental and behavioral health made by the 86th Texas Legislature. From a mental health perspective, the 86th Legislative Session was one of the most significant in recent...
Texas House Committee on Human Services – SB 1177
SUMMARY - On May 14, 2019, Monica Thyssen, MMHPI Senior Director of Health Policy, was invited testimony on SB 1177 at the Texas House Committee on Human Services. Senate Bill 1177, relating to offering...
Texas House Committee on Defense & Veterans’ Affairs – SB 822
SUMMARY - On May 6, 2019, Kyle Mitchell, JD, MMHPI Senior Director of Veteran and Military Policy, was invited testimony on SB 822 at the Texas House Committee on Defense & Veterans' Affairs. Senate...
Texas House Committee on Public Health – SB 10
On May 1, 2019, MMHPI President and CEO Andy Keller, PhD, was invited testimony on SB 10 at the Texas House Committee on Public Health. Senate Bill 10, relating to the creation of the...
Texas House Public Education Committee – SB 435
On April 30, 2019, Kate Volti, MMHPI Director of Program Innovation for Child and Family Policy, was invited testimony on SB 435 at the Texas House Public Education Committee. Senate Bill 435, relating to...
Texas House Committee on Public Health – HB 3672
On April 17, 2019, MMHPI Vice President of Administration and Senior Director of Evaluation Michele Guzmán, PhD, was invited testimony at the Texas House Committee on Public Health. House Bill 3672, relating to the...
Texas Senate Committee on Criminal Justice – SB 562
On April 17, 2019, Nelson Jarrin, JD, MMHPI Senior Director of Government Affairs, was invited testimony at the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice. Senate Bill 562, relating to criminal or juvenile procedures regarding persons...
Texas Senate Committee on Health & Human Services – SB 2111
On April 16, 2019, MMHPI President and CEO Andy Keller, PhD, was invited testimony at the Senate Committee on Health & Human Services. Senate Bill 2111, relating to the Health and Human Services Commission...