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TX HB4561
Relating to the establishment of the Alternative Mental Health Therapy Research Consortium and to certain plans, programs, and studies related to the provision of those alternative mental health therapies.
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Introduced
03/09/2023
03/09/2023
In Committee
03/22/2023
03/22/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the establishment of the Alternative Mental Health Therapy Research Consortium and to certain plans, programs, and studies related to the provision of those alternative mental health therapies.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Texas Alternative Mental Health Therapy Research Consortium, which will research the efficacy of using psychedelic drugs and ketamine to provide mental health care, particularly for veterans. The bill also requires the Health and Human Services Commission to establish a grant program for ketamine clinics, develop a plan for a ketamine therapy voucher program for veterans, and conduct a study on the use of alternative therapies like ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT to treat veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and mild traumatic brain injury. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to Public Health (on 03/22/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB4561 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB04561I.htm |
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