Texas SB1401: Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Profession Pipeline Program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

What the bill says

An act relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Profession Pipeline Program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

From the enrolled text, May 25, 2025:

AN ACT relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Profession Pipeline Program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter C, Chapter 61, Education Code, is amended by adding Section 61.070 to read as follows: [ADDED: Sec.][ADDED: ][ADDED: 61.070.][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: TEXAS MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSION PIPELINE ] [ADDED: PROGRAM. (a) In this section, "participating institution" means a ] [ADDED: general academic teaching institution or a private or independent ] [ADDED: institution of higher education that offers baccalaureate degree ] [ADDED: programs and postbaccalaureate degree and certificate programs.] [ADDED: (b)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: The board shall establish the Texas Mental Health ] [ADDED: Profession Pipeline Program and encourage participating ] [ADDED: institutions to develop pipeline programs for the purpose of ] [ADDED: providing a clear, guided pathway for public junior college ] [ADDED: students to transfer to a participating institution to pursue a ] [ADDED: baccalaureate degree or a postbaccalaureate degree or certificate ] [ADDED: leading to licensure and practice as:] [ADDED: (1)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: a psychologist, as defined by Section 501.002, ] [] [ADDED: (2)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: a licensed professional counselor, as defined by ] [] [ADDED: (3)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: an advanced practice registered nurse, as defined ] [ADDED: by Section 301.152, Occupations Code, who holds …

Sponsors

• Royce West (D, SD-023) · primary sponsor
• Charlene Ward Johnson (D, HD-139)
• Lauren Ashley Simmons (D, HD-146)

Latest actions

1. June 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
2. June 20, 2025: Signed by the Governor
3. May 27, 2025: Sent to the Governor
4. May 26, 2025: Signed in the House
5. May 26, 2025: Signed in the Senate
6. May 23, 2025: Reported enrolled
7. May 23, 2025: House passage reported
8. May 23, 2025: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
9. May 23, 2025: Record vote (RV#3326)
10. May 23, 2025: Passed

Votes

• Higher Education Committee Vote (Out of committee): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Education K-16 Committee Vote (Out of committee): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Record vote RV#4079 (May 23, 2025): 97 yea, 38 nay, passed
• Record vote RV#3326 (May 23, 2025): 79 yea, 58 nay, passed
• Record vote RV#3883 (May 22, 2025): 141 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Record vote RV#3246 (May 22, 2025): 82 yea, 54 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB1401?

SB1401 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature Regular Session): Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Profession Pipeline Program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

What does SB1401 do?

In its own words: An act relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Profession Pipeline Program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

What is the status of SB1401?

Signed into law as of June 20, 2025. Latest action: Effective on 9/1/25 (June 20, 2025).

Who sponsored SB1401?

Royce West (D, SD-023), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB1401?

On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB01401