H.B. No. 2756, also known as the Jovian Motley Act, mandates the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to provide training on de-escalation, crisis intervention, and behavioral health for correctional officers and certain employees responsible for supervising them. The new Section 493.0325 of the Government Code outlines the specific training requirements, which include effective communication, alternatives to physical restraints, crisis recognition, and suicide prevention, among other topics. This training is to be incorporated into the department's preservice training for correctional officers and must be completed annually by the designated employees.

The bill requires that the training be made available to the relevant employees by December 1, 2025, ensuring that correctional staff are better equipped to handle interactions with inmates, particularly those with behavioral health concerns. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, following its passage in both the House and Senate with unanimous support.

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