The bill amends Section 574.001(b) of the Health and Safety Code regarding the county in which applications for court-ordered mental health services must be filed. The new language specifies that applications can be filed in the county where the proposed patient resides, is located at the time of filing, was apprehended under Chapter 573, or is receiving mental health services by court order or under Subchapter A, Chapter 573. This change clarifies the criteria for determining the appropriate jurisdiction for such applications.

The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, and the changes will only apply to applications submitted on or after that date. This legislative update aims to streamline the process for filing applications for mental health services, ensuring that they can be submitted in a more relevant and accessible jurisdiction based on the patient's circumstances.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 574.001 (Health and Safety Code 574)
House Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 574.001 (Health and Safety Code 574)
Engrossed: Health and Safety Code 574.001 (Health and Safety Code 574)