H.B. No. 913 amends the Health and Safety Code to update the names and management structure of certain state hospitals in Texas. Specifically, it modifies Section 532.001(b) to include the Vernon State Hospital, Wichita Falls State Hospital, Panhandle State Hospital, and Lubbock Psychiatric Center, while removing the North Texas designation from the Vernon State Hospital. Additionally, Section 552.002(a)(2) is revised to reflect these changes in the definition of "state hospital," ensuring that the new facilities are recognized alongside existing ones.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new requirement in Section 552.154, mandating that each state hospital employ a superintendent, as determined by the executive commissioner through rule-making. This provision aims to enhance the management and oversight of state hospitals. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 532.001, Health and Safety Code 552.002 (Health and Safety Code 552, Health and Safety Code 532)
House Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 532.001, Health and Safety Code 552.002 (Health and Safety Code 552, Health and Safety Code 532)
Engrossed: Health and Safety Code 532.001, Health and Safety Code 552.002 (Health and Safety Code 552, Health and Safety Code 532)
Senate Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 532.001, Health and Safety Code 552.002 (Health and Safety Code 552, Health and Safety Code 532)
Enrolled: Health and Safety Code 532.001, Health and Safety Code 552.002 (Health and Safety Code 552, Health and Safety Code 532)