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AMARILLO – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, June 10, to celebrate the start of construction on the $159 million Panhandle State Hospital.
This new 75-bed hospital will provide high-quality inpatient psychiatric services to adults in a non-maximum-security setting. It is designed with the latest mental health care standards in mind to promote recovery and healing.
Since 2017, Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Legislature have invested more than $2.5 billion to replace, renovate and build state hospitals across Texas. These projects are part of a comprehensive plan to modernize facilities and increase access to inpatient psychiatric care.
WHAT: Groundbreaking ceremony featuring remarks by local and state leaders.
WHO: (speakers include):
- Cecile Erwin Young, HHS executive commissioner
- Scott Schalchlin, HHSC deputy executive commissioner for the Health and Specialty Care System
- Sen. Kevin Sparks, District 31
- Rep. Caroline Fairly, District 87
- Judge Nancy Tanner, Potter County
- Cole Stanley, city of Amarillo mayor
- Four Price, former representative, District 87
WHEN: 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2025
WHERE: Panhandle State Hospital
6610 Amarillo Blvd.
Amarillo, TX
Reporters should RSVP: PressOffice@hhs.texas.gov.