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TX HB913

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Frank

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Renames the North Texas State Hospital to the Vernon State Hospital

  • Adds three new facilities to the official list of state hospitals under the Health and Safety Services Commission: Wichita Falls State Hospital, Panhandle State Hospital, and Lubbock Psychiatric Center

  • Requires the executive commissioner to adopt rules mandating each state hospital employ a superintendent

  • Passed the House on April 25, 2025 (127-4) and the Senate on May 14, 2025 (31-0)

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to certain state hospital names and the management of state hospitals.

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

5/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services4/29/2025
Public Health3/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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