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89th Legislative Session Summary: Mental Health and Substance Use-Related Legislation

89th Legislative Session Summary: Mental Health and Substance Use-Related Legislation

by Darrell Wiggins | Jul 24, 2025

The 89th Legislative Session provided a number of changes in the mental health and substance use landscape, including increased funding for several services and legislation that directly impacts Texas communities.

Summary of Mental Health and Substance Use-Related Legislation

Summary of Mental Health and Substance Use-Related Legislation

by Darrell Wiggins | Jul 10, 2023

The 88th Legislative Session was a whirlwind of activity with many mental health and substance use issues rising to the forefront. The Uvalde tragedy, youth mental health, workforce challenges, and high substance use overdose deaths were top of mind for many...
Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Individuals with Intellectual and Other Developmental Disabilities

Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Individuals with Intellectual and Other Developmental Disabilities

by Darrell Wiggins | Jul 27, 2022

Individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities (IDD) and co-occurring mental health conditions often lack access to quality mental health services and trauma-informed care despite the fact that they experience mental health conditions at three to...
Forensic Behavioral Health Technical Assistance Center Report: Stakeholder Interview Results

Forensic Behavioral Health Technical Assistance Center Report: Stakeholder Interview Results

by Ike Evans | Sep 15, 2021

The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, in partnership, aims to address the complexities and challenges of diverting individuals with behavioral health needs from the criminal justice system.

What You Should Know about the Overdose Bystander Law

What You Should Know about the Overdose Bystander Law

by Ike Evans | Sep 8, 2021

It is important for people to be informed about what this new Overdose Bystander Law does and doesn’t do, and what they can expect to happen if they call 911 for a possible overdose.

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