Section 533.108 - Prioritization of Funding for Diversion of Persons From Incarceration in Certain Counties(a) A local mental health authority may develop and may prioritize its available funding for: (1) a system to divert members of the priority population, including those members with co-occurring substance abuse disorders, before their incarceration or other contact with the criminal justice system, to services appropriate to their needs, including: (A) screening and assessment services; and(B) treatment services, including:(i) assertive community treatment services;(ii) inpatient crisis respite services;(iii) medication management services;(iv) short-term residential services;(v) shelter care services;(vi) crisis respite residential services;(vii) outpatient integrated mental health services;(viii) co-occurring substance abuse treatment services;(ix) psychiatric rehabilitation and service coordination services;(x) continuity of care services; and(xi) services consistent with the Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments model;(2) specialized training of local law enforcement and court personnel to identify and manage offenders or suspects who may be members of the priority population; and(3) other model programs for offenders and suspects who may be members of the priority population, including crisis intervention training for law enforcement personnel.(b) A local mental health authority developing a system, training, or a model program under Subsection (a) shall collaborate with other local resources, including local law enforcement and judicial systems and local personnel.(c) A local mental health authority may not implement a system, training, or a model program developed under this section until the system, training, or program is approved by the department.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 533.108
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 3.1335, eff. 4/2/2015.Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1214, Sec. 3, eff. 9/1/2003.