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TX SB2720

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Charles Perry

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to lease real property or improvements on the Austin State Hospital campus for less than market rate, without advertising or competitive bidding

  • Requires the executive commissioner to determine the property is not currently being used by the department before leasing

  • Limits below-market leases to situations where the property will be used to provide mental health services, including jail diversion services

  • Restricts these special lease arrangements to leases with units of local government only

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the authority of the Department of State Health Services to lease certain real property.

Property Interests

Last Action

Referred to Health & Human Services

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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