Austin State Hospital to undergo massive renovation

AUSTIN (KXAN) — During 2017’s legislative session, realizing the need to improve the state’s mental health needs, Texas lawmakers decided to approve $300 million in funds to make the necessary changes.
On Monday, the Health and Human Services Commission announced the first round of funding that will be used to improve the state’s inpatient psychiatric care system. The initial $47.7 million will allow for the redesign of the Austin State Hospital at a cost of $15.5 million