SB 151 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to a matching grant program for technological enhancements at certain health care facilities that provide mental health care services.

SB 151 creates a state matching grant program to fund technological upgrades at hospitals providing mental health care services. Eligible facilities include rural hospitals (licensed under Chapter 241) and any hospital (licensed under Chapter 577) that demonstrates how funds will improve mental health care quality and access. Grants require 25% non-state matching funds (from donations or gifts) and can only be used for specific digital health tools like certified electronic health records, interoperability systems, patient portal access, data security, and mobile device integration. The program mandates annual legislative reporting on outcomes and aligns with federal 21st Century Cures Act standards.
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Nov 2024
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Introduced Nov 12, 2024 Last action Feb 3, 2025
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Feb 3, 2025
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José Menéndez
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