The bill, H.B. No. 2036, aims to enhance the provision of behavioral health services under the Medicaid managed care program in Texas. It amends Section 540.0703(a) of the Government Code to clarify the definition of "behavioral health services," which now explicitly includes intensive outpatient services and partial hospitalization services. The bill introduces detailed definitions for both intensive outpatient services and partial hospitalization services, outlining the types of treatment and support that must be provided, such as individual and group counseling, family counseling, and various training programs aimed at relapse prevention and coping skills.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that if a state agency determines that a waiver or authorization from a federal agency is necessary for implementing any provision of the Act, the agency may delay implementation until such waiver or authorization is granted. The Act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.