Lawmaker hopes to transform Austin State Hospital to model facility

AUSTIN (KXAN) —  The future of the Austin State Hospital (ASH) has been unknown for months, after the state said it was in such bad shape it needed to be replaced. A study said five of 10 facilities have not been meeting the standard of care.
For people who rely on the mental health services there, it’s a big concern. One Sen. Kirk Watson has been working to address.
“Any time you have a report come out that says half of your state hospitals are so bad you have t