Texas Grants $5M for Forensic Psychiatry Training

0:00It's March 23rd, Dallas News. Today starts now. AI-powered and ready, I'm Cory with the story. Governor Greg Abbott announced $5 million in state grants this week to boost forensic psychiatry training across Texas. The money goes to nine medical schools to expand or create one-year fellowship programs for doctor specializing in this field. Each institution receives $555,555, managed through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating. Board, forensic psychiatry focuses on using mental health expertise in court cases from evaluations to treatment in the justice system. State leaders see this as a key step to grow the mental health workforce and reach more Texans. Officials praise the schools for their innovative plans and teamwork in the applications. The funded spots include Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, Tech Centers in Lubbock and El Paso, and University of Texas Health Centers in. Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Tyler, Galveston, and Dallas.

1:05These grants aim to train the next wave of experts, strengthening mental health services in community statewide for years to come.