The bill, H.B. No. 381, proposes the establishment of a pilot program aimed at providing personalized treatment protocols for veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It introduces a new chapter, Chapter 49, to the Health and Safety Code, which outlines the definitions, establishment, operation, and reporting requirements of the program. The program is designed to award grants for the provision of treatment to at least 250 veterans, including those with treatment-resistant PTSD. The treatment must be administered at the veteran's home and focus on reducing neuroinflammation and replenishing brain chemistry.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission adopt necessary rules for implementation and that the program must conclude by September 1, 2031. A report evaluating the program's effectiveness and detailing the number of veterans served is required to be submitted by October 1, 2030. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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