89R9389 EAS-F     By: Moody H.B. No. 3550       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to evaluating available resources from certain state   agencies to support peer-recovery organizations in this state.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Chapter 547, Government Code, as effective April   1, 2025, is amended by adding Subchapter J to read as follows:   SUBCHAPTER J. PEER-RECOVERY ORGANIZATIONS          Sec. 547.0451.  DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:                (1)  "Mental health condition" means a condition, other   than a single diagnosis of an intellectual or developmental   disability or a substance use disorder, that substantially impairs   an individual's:                      (A)  thoughts, perception of reality, emotional   process, or judgment;                      (B)  behavior; or                      (C)  ability to participate in daily routines.                (2)  "Peer-recovery organization" means a nonprofit   organization that:                      (A)  is wholly or partly operated by members of   the community, with at least 51 percent of those members   identifying as persons recovering from substance use disorders or   mental health conditions;                      (B)  mobilizes resources from inside and outside   of a community to increase the prevalence and quality of recovery   services for persons with mental health conditions or substance use   disorders and their affected family members; and                      (C)  delivers peer support services provided by   persons recovering from a substance use disorder or mental health   condition.                (3)  "Substance use disorder" means the recurrent use   of alcohol or drugs that causes significant clinical and functional   impairment, such as health problems, disability, and failure to   complete major responsibilities at work, school, or home.          Sec. 547.0452.  ASSISTANCE FROM CERTAIN STATE AGENCIES. The   following state agencies shall identify available resources,   including funding, training, or technical assistance, to support   and sustain peer-recovery organizations in this state:                (1)  the Health and Human Services Commission;                (2)  the Department of State Health Services;                (3)  the Department of Family and Protective Services;                (4)  the Texas Department of Housing and Community   Affairs;                (5)  the Texas Department of Criminal Justice;                (6)  the Texas Juvenile Justice Department; and                (7)  the Texas Veterans Commission.          Sec. 547.0453.  BIENNIAL REPORT. Not later than August 1 of   each even-numbered year, each state agency listed in Section   547.0452 shall prepare and submit a written report to the   legislature describing and detailing the available resources the   state agency has available to provide to peer-recovery   organizations in this state.          SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.