Principle Criteria
Free Enterprise
Property Rights
Personal Responsibility
Limited Government
Individual Liberty
Digest
HB 5142 grants the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) the authority to lease unused real property or improvements on the Austin State Hospital campus to local government entities at below-market rates, without competitive bidding. The leased properties must be used for mental health services, including jail diversion programs​.
Author
Donna Howard
Contact the Author
Rep. Donna Howard
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0631
Capitol Office:
CAP GW.11
E-Mail:
