Relating to the creation of the Office of Youth Health and Safety.

HB 2489 creates the Office of Youth Health and Safety within Texas' Commission on Law Enforcement. It directly affects youth aged 10-18 under juvenile court jurisdiction by establishing a new office focused on trauma-responsive services and community reintegration. The bill requires a 21-member Board with diverse representation, including juvenile justice advocates, trauma-informed counselors, youth advocates, and formerly incarcerated youth who will serve as "credible messengers." The office's core purpose is to support these youth in transitioning to adulthood while ensuring they become responsible community members, with services designed to be culturally informed and trauma-sensitive.