The Texas Health and Human Services Commission reached a major construction milestone for the 75-bed Panhandle State Hospital in Amarillo after construction crews placed the facility’s final steel beam.
The $159 million hospital will provide inpatient psychiatric care across a 26-county region. Construction is expected to be completed in fall 2027.
The 164,475-square-foot hospital will provide high-quality inpatient psychiatric services to adults. It will feature state-of-the-art therapeutic spaces, including outdoor areas and natural light throughout the building to promote recovery.
The hospital will employ as many as 360 full-time staff, with hiring expected to begin in summer 2027.
Since 2017, Gov. 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.
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