All Roll Calls
Yes: 402 • No: 96
TexasHB 3589th Legislature Regular SessionHouse
Relating to a peer support network for first responders.
Sponsored By: Senfronia Thompson, Royce West (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Disaster Preparedness & ReliefEducation--Higher--Institutions & ProgramsFire Fighters & Police--GeneralHealth--Emergency Services & PersonnelLaw EnforcementOccupational Regulation--Other Trades & ProfessionsState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsTEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITYEMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OFFIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ONLAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ONSTATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Privacy and discipline protections for first responders
Beginning September 1, 2025, information about a first responder's participation in the network's peer services is confidential. It is not subject to release under Texas public-records law. The state commission regulating firefighters and the department regulating emergency medical services cannot discipline covered people for participating in peer services. Those agencies also cannot consider that participation in any disciplinary proceeding under their respective regulatory laws.
New peer support network for first responders
Effective September 1, 2025, the law directs the Texas Division of Emergency Management to develop a first responder peer support network. The deadline is March 31, 2026, with implementation required only if lawmakers specifically fund it. Without that funding, the division may use other available appropriations but does not have to. The network serves emergency medical services personnel and qualifying paid or volunteer firefighters with state agencies or local fire departments. Current or retired first responders can serve as peers. Required services include peer support, suicide-prevention training for peers and coordinators, and help developing and running programs. The division must also identify, retain, and screen licensed mental health professionals and arrange specialized training for peers providing services. Urban and rural support must reach as far as division resources allow. The division may also create a program connecting first responders with clinical resources at no cost to them. By December 1 each year, it must report to the governor and legislature on responders served, peers trained and retained, regional facility counts and locations, critical incidents handled, service quality, and recommended improvements.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Senfronia Thompson
House
Royce West
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
César Blanco
Democratic • Senate
Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa
Democratic • Senate
José Menéndez
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/28/2025
Record vote
Yes: 95 • No: 41
Senate vote • 5/25/2025
Record vote
Yes: 31 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/25/2025
Record vote
Yes: 31 • No: 0
House vote • 5/1/2025
Record vote
Yes: 116 • No: 27
House vote • 4/30/2025
Record vote
Yes: 109 • No: 28
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Health & Human Services
Yes: 8 • No: 0
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Public Health
Yes: 12 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
6/20/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/31/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/31/2025SenateSigned in the House
5/30/2025HouseReported enrolled
5/29/2025HouseHouse concurs in Senate amendment(s)-reported
5/28/2025SenateText of Senate Amendment(s)
5/28/2025HouseStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
5/28/2025HouseRecord vote (RV#3976)
5/28/2025HouseHouse concurs in Senate amendment(s)
5/28/2025HouseSenate Amendments Analysis distributed
5/26/2025HouseSenate Amendments distributed
5/26/2025HouseSenate passage as amended reported
5/26/2025HouseRecord vote
5/25/2025SenatePassed
5/25/2025SenateRead 3rd time
5/25/2025SenateRecord vote
5/25/2025SenateThree day rule suspended
5/25/2025SenateVote recorded in Journal
5/25/2025SenatePassed to 3rd reading as amended
5/25/2025SenateVote recorded in Journal
5/25/2025SenateAmended
5/25/2025SenateAmendment(s) offered (FA1 West)
5/25/2025SenateRead 2nd time
5/25/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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