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 for the program. The program is designed to serve at least 250 veterans, including those with treatment-resistant PTSD, by administering personalized treatment protocols at their homes. The bill also allows the Health and Human Services Commission to award grants for this purpose and to accept donations to support the program.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the executive commissioner adopt rules for implementing the new chapter and requires a report on the program's effectiveness to be submitted by October 1, 2030. The pilot program is set to expire on September 1, 2031. The bill is scheduled to take effect on September 1, 2025, allowing time for the necessary preparations and rule adoption to be completed.

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