Relating to a model suicide prevention policy, suicide prevention and intervention strategies incorporated into a state agency crisis or disaster plan, suicide death information maintained by the Department of State Health Services, and the Texas Violent Death Reporting System.

SB 193 establishes a model suicide prevention policy for Texas state agencies, community coalitions, and facilities serving high-risk groups like veterans, people with disabilities, and rural populations. The bill requires agencies to incorporate suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention strategies into their crisis and disaster plans by 2027, after a review of existing plans conducted by the commission. The policy must include clear guidance on recognizing suicide warning signs, accessible resources, and community coalition development, especially in rural areas. It also mandates that the Department of State Health Services maintain suicide death information in the Texas Violent Death Reporting System. The bill aims to standardize suicide prevention approaches across state operations without advocating for specific outcomes.