The bill, S.B. No. 1561, establishes a ketamine treatment grant program specifically designed to support ketamine clinics that provide mental health treatment to active duty military personnel, first responders, and veterans. It introduces a new subchapter, Subchapter K, to Chapter 547 of the Government Code, which includes definitions for key terms such as "first responder," "physician," "program," and "veteran." The program will be administered by the commission, which is responsible for awarding grants to eligible clinics and ensuring that the funds are used for uncompensated mental health treatment and other necessary resources.

Additionally, the bill outlines the selection and accountability measures for grant recipients, requiring the commission to develop eligibility criteria and establish controls to ensure that the public purpose of the program is met. It allows the commission to solicit gifts, grants, and donations to support the program and may establish a work group to assist in its implementation and evaluation. The commission is also mandated to submit a biennial report to the governor and legislature detailing the program's activities and outcomes. The program is set to be implemented by December 1, 2025, with an initial report due by December 1, 2026. The act will take effect on September 1, 2025.