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Texas establishes advisory committee to study firefighter suicide prevention and peer support programs

Original title: Relating to an advisory committee to study suicide prevention and peer support programs in fire departments in this state.

Last action · May 28, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25Sponsors: Liz Campos and 10 others

Companion · SB 1131same policy, Senate version

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What This Bill Does

Texas establishes a 10-member under the Texas on Fire Protection to study suicide prevention and in state fire departments. The committee must submit a report with legislative recommendations to the governor and the legislature by September 1, 2026, before the Act expires on January 10, 2027.

Why it matters

Fire departments across the state will be evaluated for potential new peer support and suicide prevention frameworks, with findings submitted directly to state lawmakers to guide future statutory rules.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

fire fighters

Firefighters are represented on the advisory committee and will be the subjects of the study regarding suicide prevention and peer support programs.

Directly affected

Texas Commission on Fire Protection

The commission is required to establish the advisory committee, provide administrative support, and may adopt necessary rules.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who serves on the advisory committee?

The committee includes four firefighters, two fire chiefs, three licensed professional mental health services providers, and the executive director of the Texas on Fire Protection.

When is the advisory committee required to report its findings?

The committee must prepare and submit its report to the governor and the legislature not later than September 1, 2026.

How long will the advisory committee exist?

The is abolished and the Act expires on January 10, 2027.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

50 actions

May 28, 2025Governor of TexasEnrolled
Effective on 9/1/25
May 28, 2025Governor of TexasEnrolled
Signed by the Governor
May 20, 2025Governor of TexasEnrolled
Sent to the Governor
May 16, 2025Senate
Signed in the Senate
May 16, 2025House
Signed in the House
May 15, 2025House
Reported enrolled

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May 15, 2025House
Senate passage reported
May 15, 2025SenateFloor
Record vote
May 15, 2025SenateFloor
Passed
May 15, 2025SenateFloor
Read 3rd time
May 15, 2025SenateFloor
Record vote
May 15, 2025Senate
Three day rule suspended
May 15, 2025Senate
Vote recorded in Journal
May 15, 2025SenateFloor
Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
May 15, 2025Senate
Vote recorded in Journal
May 15, 2025Senate
Rules suspended-Regular order of business
May 14, 2025Senate
Placed on intent calendar
May 9, 2025Senate
Committee report printed and distributed
May 9, 2025Senate
Recommended for local & uncontested calendar
May 9, 2025SenateCommittee
Reported favorably w/o amendments
May 8, 2025Senate
Vote taken in committee
May 8, 2025Senate
Testimony taken in committee
May 8, 2025Senate
Considered in public hearing
May 8, 2025Senate
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
May 5, 2025SenateCommittee
Referred to Local Government
May 5, 2025SenateIntroduced
Read first time
May 5, 2025Senate
Received from the House
May 2, 2025House
Reported engrossed
May 2, 2025House
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
May 2, 2025HouseFloor
Record vote (RV#1332)
May 2, 2025HouseFloor
Passed
May 2, 2025HouseFloor
Read 3rd time
May 1, 2025House
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
May 1, 2025HouseFloor
Record vote (RV#1236)
May 1, 2025HouseFloor
Passed to engrossment
May 1, 2025HouseFloor
Read 2nd time
May 1, 2025House
Placed on General State Calendar
Apr 28, 2025House
Considered in Calendars
Apr 25, 2025House
Committee report sent to Calendars
Apr 24, 2025House
Committee report distributed
Apr 24, 2025House
Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
Apr 7, 2025HouseCommittee
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Apr 7, 2025House
Considered in formal meeting
Mar 25, 2025House
Left pending in committee
Mar 25, 2025House
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
Mar 25, 2025House
Considered in public hearing
Mar 25, 2025House
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Mar 12, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs
Mar 12, 2025HouseIntroduced
Read first time
Dec 12, 2024HouseIntroduced
Filed

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Connected Entities

State Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas, Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, Texas Fire Chiefs Association and 2 more

OrganizationState Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas“Appoints two firefighters and one mental health professional to the advisory com”Map →

OrganizationTexas A&M Engineering Extension Service“Executive director appoints one member to the advisory committee.”Map →

OrganizationTexas Fire Chiefs Association“Appoints two fire chiefs and one mental health professional to the advisory comm”Map →

OrganizationTexas Commission on Fire Protection“State commission required to establish the advisory committee and provide admini”Map →

OrganizationTexas State Association of Fire Fighters“Appoints two firefighters and one mental health professional to the advisory com”Map →

Sources

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capitol.texas.gov

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