Texas HHSC & UT Southwestern Open 292-Bed Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital In Dallas

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and UT Southwestern Medical Center have opened the Texas Behavioral Health Center in Dallas, a new 292-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital serving adult and pediatric consumers. The hospital is located in Dallas' Southwestern Medical District and features 200 beds for adults and up to 92 beds for pediatric consumers. It is part of a broader state initiative to expand inpatient psychiatric services across Texas.

The Texas Legislature and Governor Greg Abbott approved $384 million to fund design and construction of the facility, and Children's Health contributed $261 million to construct a . . .