HB 2489 establishes the Office of Youth Health and Safety within the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to oversee youth in the juvenile justice system. The office’s mission is to promote trauma-informed and culturally responsive services that support young offenders' successful transition into adulthood. The bill creates a 21-member governing board composed of public officials, medical experts, legal advocates, and individuals with experience in the juvenile justice system. The office must develop a plan to end commitments to Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) secure facilities by 2028 and establish community-based alternatives for youth offenders. The office must submit a full report on its progress by January 1, 2027, and the law expires on September 1, 2032.