By HFT Staff

Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is beginning construction of the new Lubbock Psychiatric Center. Governor Abbott and the 88th Texas Legislature approved $121 million in funding for the hospital, which is slated for completion in 2027. 

The new 108,430 square-foot, 50-bed maximum-security hospital will be located off Peach Avenue near Highway 84. The hospital is designed with the latest mental healthcare standards in mind to promote recovery and healing. Security measures, such as perimeter fencing, video surveillance, alarms, electronic monitors and additional staff, will help ensure the safety of patients, staff and the community. 

Since 2017, Governor Abbott and the Texas Legislature have appropriated more than $2.5 billion to replace, renovate, or expand state hospitals across Texas. Hospital construction is underway in Amarillo, Dallas, Wichita Falls and Terrell, and two additional expansion and renovation projects are in the planning stage. HHSC hosted grand openings for replacement state hospitals in Austin and San Antonio in 2024.