Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 5463: Relating to emergency detention of certain persons evidencing mental illness and to court-ordered inpatient and extended mental health services.

In committee Last action April 7, 2025: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Plain-language summary

HB 5463 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to emergency detention of certain persons evidencing mental illness and to court-ordered inpatient and extended mental health services. Primary sponsor: Joe Moody (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2025): Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joe Moody (Democratic).