The wait is over - the detailed agenda for the 2025 Judicial Summit on Mental Health is NOW AVAILABLE! View the detailed agenda to see confirmed session topics, speakers, timing and more. Agenda: texasjcmh.gov/media/0vzhjnom… Register: web.cvent.com/event/e401bbc3…

NEW PODCAST EPISODE! 🎙 In this episode, we are joined by Jonathan Lemuel, the Director of Forensic Services at Bluebonnet Trails Community Services. He tells us about BBTCS's Outpatient Competency Restoration program. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out…

The 89th Legislature appropriated funds for five new counties to participate in the JCMH Court Liaison Program. Requests for Proposals for the new counties will be announced in the coming year. For more information, see the Report on the first cohort: texasjcmh.gov/media/o31hgzus…

THAT'S A WRAP! We hosted our final Summer Webinar on IDD topics yesterday. You can watch a replay of "Forensic Commitment of People with IDD to SSLCs" here: youtube.com/watch?v=QCF7Ov…

JCMH Commissioner Eric Smith spoke to Spectrum News about SB 1164 (Zaffirini), which, in part, allows law enforcement officers to detain an individual who they believe is at risk of harming themselves or others due to mental illness without a warrant. spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/dallas-fort…

The 8th Annual Judicial Summit on Mental Health is October 7-8, 2025 at the Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria. We're looking forward to seeing you there! Register here: web.cvent.com/event/e401bbc3…

Our friends at the Texas Children's Commission are HIRING! They are looking for a Juvenile Justice Attorney. If you or someone you know is interested, apply here: txcourts.gov/media/1461032/…

Four counties received a combined $1.7 million in new improvement grants from the Texas Indigent Defense Commission aimed at expanding access to mental health defense services. The counties include: Atascosa, Hays, Medina, and Polk. Read more: kxan.com/news/texas/tid…

NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW! 🎙 In this episode, we are joined by two guests from Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network. They tell us about the Youth Crisis Outreach Team, which provides 24/7 trauma-informed assessments and evaluations in the community. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you…

Registration for the 2025 Summit in person is FREE until this Friday, September 12, so register soon! Read our late change/cancellation policy 👇 Register here: web.cvent.com/event/e401bbc3…

As the JCMH's Court Liaison Pilot Program draws to a close, we're reflecting on the successes and lessons learned in the program. In partnership with the JCMH, National Center for State Courts created an Implementation Guide for creating a Court Liaison position. texasjcmh.gov/media/kdyniftw…

JCMH is on the road! Executive Director Kristi Taylor presented on Jail-Based Competency Restoration at the Jail Management Issues Conference in Galveston. Communications Manager Rose McBride presented at the National Association of State Judicial Educators Conference in Philly.

The Galveston County Mental Health Wellness Center is almost open! Construction is expected to be complete at the end of September; county officials are aiming for an October grand opening. Read more: galvnews.com/news/galveston…

Our new bench books are ALMOST HERE! Hard copies of this resource will be given to attendees at the annual Judicial Summit on Mental Health in October, and the digital version will be available on the JCMH website next month as well.

The new Rural Issues Committee held its first meeting today. This marks an important step in our work to address the unique challenges faced by rural communities and to ensure their voices are represented in statewide conversations about mental health and justice.

JCMH Director of Policy & Education Kama Harris presented on recent legislative updates to Emergency Detention Orders at the Annual Texas Hospital Association 🏥 Conference in San Antonio this week.

Congratulations to JCMH Collaborative Council members Hon. Evelyn Keyes! Justice Keyes, who served on the Texas First Court of Appeals from 2002 to 2020, is being honored by her alma mater, the University of Houston Law Center, at a special event today. prnewswire.com/news-releases/…

Our 2024-2025 Biennial Report to the Courts is now available online! In the report you will find updates and information about JCMH projects from January 2024 to August 2025. texasjcmh.gov/media/ulfdpd2v…

NEW PODCAST EPISODE! 🎙 In this episode, we are joined by Eric Epley and Kellie Burnam of STRAC. They tell us about the Law Enforcement Navigation program. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/law…

Our final Commission Meeting of the year begins at 1 p.m.! Watch it live on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/live/JsrzM6qpK…