2020 House Bill 6292

Authorize grants to certain youth drug abuse programs

Introduced in the House

Oct. 7, 2020

Introduced by Rep. Shane Hernandez (R-83)

To authorize taxpayer-funded grants of up to $150,000 each to “recovery community organizations” that “support the costs of counselors, therapeutic staff, and recovery coaching staff at high schools” in response to drug abuse by students.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Dec. 2, 2020

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.