House Select Committee on Opioids & Substance Abuse: Charge 6

Policy
August 9, 2018
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Meeting Summary. The Select Committee met on August 7 to consider the following 2 interim charges (Charge 6 and Charge 8): Charge 6: Examine the impact of substance abuse and substance use disorders on Texans who are involved in the adult or juvenile criminal justice system and/or the Child Protective Services system. Identify barriers to treatment and the availability of treatment in various areas of the state. Recommend solutions to improve state and local policy, including alternatives to justice system involvement, and ways to increase access to effective treatment and recovery options.  Charge 8: Identify the specialty courts in Texas that specialize in substance use disorders. Determine the effectiveness of these courts and consider solutions to increase the number of courts in Texas. This report addresses only Charge 6. Invited testimony only. Charge 6: Department of Family and Protective Services – Henry "Hank" Whitman, Commissioner, and Kristene Black

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