Rose Peer-Recovery Bill Orders Seven Agencies To Write Reports

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90R918 RAL-F

By: Rose
H.B. No. 1018

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT

relating to available resources of certain state agencies to

support and sustain peer-recovery organizations in this state.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:

SECTION 1. Chapter 547, Government Code, is amended by

adding Subchapter L to read as follows:

SUBCHAPTER L. PEER-RECOVERY ORGANIZATIONS

Sec. 547.0601. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:

(1) "Mental health condition" means a condition, other

than a single diagnosis of an intellectual or developmental

disability or a substance use disorder, that substantially impairs

an individual's:

(A) thoughts, perception of reality, emotional

process, or judgment;

(B) behavior; or

(C) ability to participate in daily routines.

(2) "Peer-recovery organization" means a nonprofit

organization that:

(A) is wholly or partly operated and governed by

members of the community, with at least 51 percent of those members

identifying as persons recovering from a substance use disorder or

lived experience with a mental health condition;

(B) mobilizes resources from inside and outside

of a community to increase the prevalence and quality of recovery

services for persons with mental health conditions or substance use

disorders and their affected family members; and

(C) delivers peer support services provided only

by persons recovering from a substance use disorder or lived

experience with a mental health condition who are managed or

supervised only by persons recovering from a substance use disorder

or lived experience with a mental health condition.

(3) "Substance use disorder" means the recurrent use

of alcohol or drugs that causes significant clinical and functional

impairment, such as health problems, disability, and failure to

complete major responsibilities at work, school, or home.

Sec. 547.0602. ASSISTANCE FROM CERTAIN STATE AGENCIES. The

following state agencies shall identify available resources,

including funding, training, or technical assistance, to support

and sustain peer-recovery organizations in this state:

(1) the commission;

(2) the Department of State Health Services;

(3) the Department of Family and Protective Services;

(4) the Texas Department of Housing and Community

Affairs;

(5) the Texas Department of Criminal Justice;

(6) the Texas Juvenile Justice Department; and

(7) the Texas Veterans Commission.

Sec. 547.0603. BIENNIAL REPORT. Not later than August 1 of

each even-numbered year, each state agency listed in Section

547.0602 shall prepare and submit to the legislature a written

report describing and detailing the state agency's available

resources to support and sustain peer-recovery organizations in

this state.

SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2027.