Section 533A.108 - Prioritization of Funding for Diversion of Persons From Incarceration in Certain Counties(a) A local intellectual and developmental disability authority may develop and may prioritize its available funding for:(1) a system to divert members of the priority population, including those members with co-occurring substance abuse disorders, before their incarceration or other contact with the criminal justice system, to services appropriate to their needs, including:(A) screening and assessment services; and(B) treatment services, including:(i) short-term residential services;(ii) crisis respite residential services; and(iii) continuity of care services;(2) specialized training of local law enforcement and court personnel to identify and manage offenders or suspects who may be members of the priority population; and(3) other model programs for offenders and suspects who may be members of the priority population, including crisis intervention training for law enforcement personnel.(b) A local intellectual and developmental disability authority developing a system, training, or a model program under Subsection (a) shall collaborate with other local resources, including local law enforcement and judicial systems and local personnel.(c) A local intellectual and developmental disability authority may not implement a system, training, or a model program developed under this section until the system, training, or program is approved by the department.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 533A.108
Added by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 3.1335, eff. 4/2/2015.