Relating to procedures regarding certain persons who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual or developmental disability.

HB 5465 requires Texas law enforcement agencies to attempt redirecting individuals arrested for non-violent misdemeanors linked to mental health crises or substance abuse to treatment programs instead of jail. It mandates that such diversion must occur when a suitable treatment center is available, the offense is non-violent, and the crisis likely contributed to the arrest. The bill also establishes a new process for dismissing criminal cases if a defendant lacks capacity due to mental illness or disability, allowing courts to halt proceedings when appropriate. Agencies must annually report their diversion plans to local governments and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.