H.B. No. 1593 establishes an advisory committee tasked with studying the implementation of suicide prevention and peer support programs within fire departments in Texas. The committee will consist of various members, including fire fighters, fire chiefs, and licensed mental health professionals, appointed by relevant associations and agencies. The Texas Commission on Fire Protection will oversee the committee, providing necessary administrative support and resources. The committee is authorized to meet through various means, including in-person and electronic formats.

The advisory committee is required to submit a report to the governor and the legislature by September 1, 2026, detailing the current state of suicide prevention and peer support initiatives in fire departments, addressing potential licensing and confidentiality issues, and offering recommendations for future legislation and program development. The committee will be dissolved, and the act will expire on January 10, 2027, with the effective date of the act set for September 1, 2025.