(a) In this section, “service member” means a member or former member of the state military forces or a component of the United States armed forces, including a reserve component.
(b) The executive commissioner shall ensure that each health and human services agency adopts policies and procedures that require the agency to:
(1) identify service members who are seeking services from the agency during the agency’s intake and eligibility determination process; and
(2) direct service members seeking services to appropriate service providers, including:
(A) the United States Veterans Health Administration;
(B) National Guard Bureau facilities; and
(C) other federal, state, and local service providers.

(c) The executive commissioner shall make the directory of resources established under § 161.552, Health and Safety Code, accessible to each health and human services agency.

Text of section effective on April 01, 2025