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Policy & funding
Every Texas update we have published on policy & funding, newest first. Each report names the primary source so you can check it yourself.
September 23, 2026
Advocates track Texas children’s behavioral health plan
KERA News reports that advocates found Texas lawmakers made progress on eight recommendations in the state’s children’s behavioral health strategic plan.
Primary source: KERA News, via KETR
September 23, 2026
Meadows Institute lists Texas committee testimony updates
The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute lists recent invited testimony before Texas Senate and House committees on veterans, public health and HB 114.
Primary source: Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute
September 23, 2026
Texas Sunset Review spotlights mental health detention gaps
Prism reports that Texas’ Sunset Review may offer advocates a forum to address service gaps affecting people with serious mental illness or developmental disabilities.
Primary source: Prism
September 23, 2026
Texas HB 5030 proposes Medicaid mental health changes
Texas HB 5030, introduced in the House, addresses Medicaid mental and behavioral health services and youth psychiatric residential facility regulation in Texas.
Primary source: Texas State Bill HB 5030 (PoliScore summary)
September 23, 2026
HB 5342 Creates Fund for 988 Crisis Lifeline Support
Texas Legislature Online’s enrolled HB 5342 creates a trust fund outside the state treasury to support the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and related services.
Primary source: Texas Legislature Online