The bill, H.B. No. 1896, proposes the establishment of a mental health leave policy specifically for telecommunicators in Texas. It amends the definition of "telecommunicator" in Section 614.015(a)(2) of the Government Code to include individuals authorized under both Section 1701.405 of the Occupations Code and those serving in a similar capacity under Chapter 773 of the Health and Safety Code. This expansion aims to ensure that a broader range of telecommunicators are covered under the new mental health leave policy.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that each agency required to adopt this mental health leave policy must do so as soon as practicable after the bill's effective date, which is set for September 1, 2025. This initiative underscores the importance of mental health support for telecommunicators, who often face high-stress situations in their roles.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 614.015 (Government Code 614)