The bill, H.B. No. 1819, aims to amend the Government Code to establish a grant program that supports community mental health initiatives for veterans and their families. Specifically, it modifies the matching grant conditions for single and multiple counties. For single counties, the required matching funds from non-state sources are adjusted to 25% for populations under 100,000, 50% for populations between 100,000 and 250,000, and increased to 75% for populations of 250,000 or more. Similarly, for programs serving multiple counties, the matching fund requirements are aligned with the largest county's population, with the same percentages applied.

The bill stipulates that these changes will only apply to grants awarded on or after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025. Additionally, the implementation of these changes by the Health and Human Services Commission is contingent upon the legislature appropriating sufficient funds specifically for this purpose. If such funding is not provided, the commission may choose to implement the changes using other available resources.