HB2405 — Relating to the emergency detention of a person with mental illness at a mental health facility and certain best practices for courts with jurisdiction over emergency mental health matters.

HB2405 — Relating to the emergency detention of a person with mental illness at a mental health facility and certain best practices for courts with jurisdiction over emergency mental health matters. · Informed CitizenryThe bill amends the Health and Safety Code regarding emergency detention of people with mental illness. Under Section 573.001(d), a peace officer taking a person into custody must immediately tran…Open in Informed Citizenry