Relating to the administration of funding for the coordination of mental health, substance use, and public health care services in this state.

HB 1747 creates a new council and trust fund to improve coordination of mental health, substance use, and public health services in Texas. The bill establishes a 14-member "Mental Health, Substance Use, and Public Health Initiative Council" with members appointed from health professionals, rural hospitals, local health authorities, mental health agencies, and community advocates. The council will oversee the allocation of funds from a new trust fund to ensure fair spending on coordinated care services. This bill directly affects state health agencies, hospitals, mental health authorities, and community health providers by changing how funding is managed and distributed. The bill is currently pending committee review after being reported favorably as substituted.