Texas Statutes
Subchapter E. Jail Diversion Program
Section 533A.108. Prioritization of Funding for Diversion of Persons From Incarceration in Certain Counties

Sec. 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.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1335, eff. April 2, 2015.