Relating to training on de-escalation, crisis intervention, and behavioral health for correctional officers and certain other employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Contracts

• State Vendor Agreements: Review Master Services Agreements (MSAs) with TDCJ immediately. Failure to adopt these new training standards constitutes a breach of "Compliance with Laws" clauses.
• Equipment Vendors: Contracts with suppliers of shields, chemical agents, and restraints must be reviewed. Ensure vendors provide updated training manuals that align with the new statutory requirement for "proper use" instruction.

Hiring/Training

• Two Mandatory Tracks: You must integrate the statutory curriculum into both Preservice (New Hire) academies and In-Service (Annual Recertification) cycles.
• Specific Curriculum Additions: Training must now explicitly cover:
• 1. Use of shields and chemical dispensing devices.
• 2. Proper utilization of lighting during extractions.
• 3. Suicide risk assessment and prevention.
• 4. Team-based cell extraction safety techniques.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• LMS Tagging: Update Learning Management Systems to specifically tag modules covering "HB2756 Requirements." General "Use of Force" certificates will be insufficient for liability defense.
• Supervisor Verification: Ensure "Direct Supervision" staff (Sergeants/Lieutenants) are tracked for compliance; they are not exempt from this annual requirement.

Fees & Costs

• Operational Budget Impact: While there are no new state fees, operators must budget for increased overtime or floor coverage costs to backfill staff attending these mandatory practical training sessions.