By: Coleman H.B. No. 4142       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to counties and other governmental entities operations   regarding behavioral health.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Section 571.014, Health and Safety Code, is   amended by amending Subsection (c) to read as follows:          (c)  A person may initially file a paper with the county   clerk by the use of reproduced, photocopied, or electronically   transmitted paper if the person files the original signed copies of   the paper with the clerk not later than the 72nd hour after the hour   on which the initial filing is made. If the 72-hour period ends on a   Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the filing period is extended   until 4 p.m. on the first succeeding business day. If extremely   hazardous weather conditions exist or a disaster occurs, the   presiding judge or magistrate may by written order made each day   extend the filing period until 4 p.m. on the first succeeding   business day. The written order must declare that an emergency   exists because of the weather or the occurrence of a disaster. If a   person detained under this subtitle would otherwise be released   because the original signed copy of a paper is not filed within the   72-hour period but for the extension of the filing period under this   section, the person may be detained until the expiration of the   extended filing period. This subsection does not affect another   provision of this subtitle requiring the release or discharge of a   person.  If the paper is filed by the use of reproduced,   photocopied, or electronically transmitted paper, the person shall   maintain the original paper and shall provide it to the parties or   the court upon request.          SECTION 2.  Section 571.013, Health and Safety Code, is   amended to read as follows:          Sec. 571.013.  METHOD OF GIVING NOTICE.  Except as otherwise   provided by this subtitle, notice required under this subtitle may   be given by a constable or sheriff delivering a copy of the notice   or document in person or in another manner directed by the court   that is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.          SECTION 3.  Section 1701.310, Occupations Code, is amended   by amending Subsections (a) to read as follows:          Sec. 1701.310.  APPOINTMENT OF COUNTY JAILER; TRAINING   REQUIRED.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (e), a person may   not be appointed as a county jailer, except on a temporary basis,   unless the person has satisfactorily completed a preparatory   training program which includes 24 hours of training to facilitate   interaction with persons with mental impairments   , as required by   the commission, in the operation of a county jail at a school   operated or licensed by the commission.          SECTION 4.  Section 161.325, Health and Safety Code, is   amended by adding Subsection (b-1) to read as follows:          (b-1)  The program on the list must include components that   provide for training counselors, teachers, nurses, administrators,   and other staff, as well as law enforcement officers and social   workers who regularly interact with students, to recognize students   displaying signs of physical or emotional trauma.                (1)  intervene effectively with students described by   this subdivision by providing notice and referral to a parent or   guardian so appropriate action, such as seeking mental health or   substance abuse services, may be taken by a parent or guardian.          SECTION 5.  Section 161.325, Health and Safety Code, is   amended by adding Subsections (c-3) and (c-4) to read as follows:          (c-3)  Each school district shall report annually to the   Texas Education Agency:                (1)  the number of teachers, principals, and counselors   employed by the district who have completed training under this   section; and                (2)  the total number of teachers, principals, and   counselors employed by the district.          (c-4)  The Texas Education Agency shall make the information   reported under Subsection (c-3) available to the public on the   agency's Internet website.          SECTION 6.  Chapter 571, Health and Safety Code is amended by   adding Articles 571.0161 to read as follows:          Sec. 571.0161.  MENTAL HEALTH PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE.  (a)     A court may with permission of the commissioners court create a   mental health public defender's office.  A mental health public   defender of such office may be appointed by the court in lieu of a   private attorney.          SECTION 7.  The following provision of the Health and Safety   Code are repealed:                (1)  Article 571.014(d).          SECTION 8.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.