Relating to depression screenings for certain women in county jail or in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

HB 1826 requires Texas county jails and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to screen pregnant women or those who gave birth within the past year for depression at specific intervals: once per trimester during pregnancy, once within six weeks after birth, and again at 6 and 12 months postpartum. This bill directly affects incarcerated women in Texas who are pregnant or have recently given birth. The key provision mandates these screenings as part of standard medical care in correctional facilities. The legislation aims to address mental health needs for this vulnerable population through structured, time-bound assessments.