The court established a Suicide Mortality Review Committee to examine adult suicides in Harris County and make prevention recommendations, designating the Houston Area Suicide Prevention Coalition to oversee it.

What it means for you

A new official body will review adult suicide cases county-wide and issue actionable prevention recommendations, with the Houston Area Suicide Prevention Coalition leading the effort.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Briones, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

5–0, per the official record.