Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 720 — Relating to a ketamine treatment grant program for ketamine clinics serving active duty military personnel, first responders, and veterans.

Last action — Referred to Public Health: Mar 4 2025 3:37PM

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    Introduced
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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Summary

Relating to a ketamine treatment grant program for ketamine clinics serving active duty military personnel, first responders, and veterans.

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  • SUBCHAPTER K. KETAMINE TREATMENT GRANT PROGRAM Sec. 547.0501. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter: (1) "First responder" has the meaning assigned by Section 421.095. (2) "Physician" means a person licensed to practice medicine in this state. (3) "Program" means the ketamine treatment grant program established under this subchapter. (4) "Veteran" means an individual who has served in: (A) an active or reserve component of the army, navy, air force, coast guard, or marine corps of the United States; or (B) the Texas National Guard, as defined by Section 431.001. Sec. 547.0502. KETAMINE TREATMENT GRANT PROGRAM. The commission shall establish a ketamine treatment grant program to award grants to ketamine clinics providing mental health treatment to: (1) active duty military personnel; (2) first responders; and (3) veterans. Sec. 547.0503. USE OF GRANT. A ketamine clinic may use grant money awarded under this subchapter to: (1) cover the cost of uncompensated mental health treatment provided to active duty military personnel, first responders, and veterans; and (2) pay for other activities, services, resources, supplies, or equipment the commission determines necessary for the clinic to provide the treatment described by Subdivision (1). Sec. 547.0504. SELECTION AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF GRANT RECIPIENTS. (a) The commission, with any necessary assistance of physicians or other mental health care providers, may select eligible ketamine clinics for a grant award under this subchapter. (b) The commission shall: (1) develop eligibility and selection criteria for grant applicants; and (2) establish accountability controls for grant recipients to ensure the public purpose of providing mental health treatment is accomplished and this state receives a return benefit. Sec. 547.0505. GIFTS, GRANTS, AND DONATIONS. The commission may solicit and accept gifts, grants, and donations from any source for the purposes of this subchapter. Sec. 547.0506. WORK GROUP. (a) The commission may establish a work group to: (1) assist the commission in developing, implementing, or evaluating the program; and (2) prepare a report on the results and outcomes of grants awarded under this subchapter. (b) A member of a work group established under this section: (1) is not entitled to compensation for serving on the work group; and (2) may not be reimbursed for travel or other expenses incurred while conducting the business of the work group. (c) The work group established under this section is not subject to Chapter 2110. Sec. 547.0507. BIENNIAL REPORT. Not later than December 1 of each even-numbered year, the commission shall submit a report to the governor and the legislature regarding the activities of the program and grant recipients, including the results and outcomes of grants awarded under this subchapter. Sec. 547.0508. RULES. The executive commissioner may adopt rules necessary to implement this subchapter.

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Action History

  1. Referred to Public Health

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 720 do?
Relating to a ketamine treatment grant program for ketamine clinics serving active duty military personnel, first responders, and veterans.
Who sponsors HB 720?
HB 720 is sponsored by Lulu Flores, Josey Garcia, John Bryant, Vikki Goodwin, Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos, and Penny Morales Shaw.
What is the current status of HB 720?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 720?
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