The bill, H.B. No. 1119, amends Section 533.0515(e) of the Health and Safety Code to require a biennial report on the regional allocation of mental health beds. The report, due by December 1 of each even-numbered year, will now be prepared by the commission and an advisory panel, rather than the department. The report will include a detailed explanation of the bed day allocation methodology, its outcomes by region, and factors influencing its applicability. Additionally, it will provide evaluations of state-funded mental health services, including financial allocations, facility capacities, patient outcomes, and any recommendations for improving the allocation of state-funded beds.

Key insertions in the bill enhance the report's content, requiring comprehensive analyses of state-funded mental health facilities, including funding gaps and the number of entities denied grants due to funding limitations. The bill also emphasizes the importance of assessing the outcomes of patients in state-funded beds and the impact of the bed day utilization review protocol. The changes aim to improve transparency and effectiveness in the allocation of mental health resources across Texas, with the new provisions set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 533.0515 (Health and Safety Code 533)
House Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 533.0515 (Health and Safety Code 533)
Engrossed: Health and Safety Code 533.0515 (Health and Safety Code 533)