SB 160 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to senior justice assessment centers in certain counties.

SB 160 requires counties in Texas with a population of one million or more to establish senior justice assessment centers. These centers will directly serve seniors experiencing elder abuse or neglect by coordinating multidisciplinary teams including law enforcement, adult protective services, prosecutors, and health experts. Key provisions mandate the centers to investigate abuse, assess seniors' mental capacity and safety, and make referrals for appropriate care. The bill aims to improve responses to elder abuse through coordinated services, effective September 1, 2025.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2024
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Governor
Introduced Nov 12, 2024 Last action Feb 3, 2025
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Feb 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to Criminal Justice
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Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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José Menéndez
DDemocratic
TX
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