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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the consultation policies of local mental health |
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authorities with respect to sheriffs and their representatives. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 533.035, Health and Safety Code, is |
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amended by adding Subsection (b-1) to read as follows: |
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(b-1) A local mental health authority shall, at least once |
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per year, consult with the sheriff or a representative of the |
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sheriff of each county in the local authority's service area |
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regarding the use of the funds received under Subsection (b). |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2017. |