HB 3358
AN ACT relating to the definition of an emergency service provider for
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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What This Bill Does
Expands the definition of "emergency service provider" to include law enforcement officers, emergency medical services providers, rescue service providers, and attorneys, investigators, and staff members from district attorneys' offices. This expanded definition allows these professionals to access critical incident stress management and crisis response services, recognizing the potential psychological impact of their high-stress work environments. The new definition will take effect on September 1, 2025, enabling more emergency and legal professionals to receive support for their mental health and well-being.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the definition of an emergency service provider for purposes of critical incident stress management and crisis response BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 784.001(5), Health and Safety Code, is (5) "Emergency service provider" means an individual who provides emergency response services or post-emergency (A) a law enforcement officer; (C) an[,] emergency medical services provider; (E) a[, or] rescue service provider; or (F) an attorney, an investigator, or another staff member for the office of a district attorney, criminal district attorney, or county attorney. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Expert Lobbyists for This Bill
These lobbyists specialize in Lawyers and related subject areas.
Brianna M. Menard
Robert D. Miller
Haley Cornyn
Allen E. Blakemore
Michael J. Johnson
Vera Denise Rose
Gavin L. Massingill
Matthew Bentley
Allison Billodeau
Daniel Hodge
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the definition of an emergency service provider for
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