Texas Kicks Off Construction of New Psychiatric Hospital in Dallas

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission, UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children’s Health hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of construction on the state’s newest psychiatric hospital in Dallas, The Texas Behavioral Health Center at UT Southwestern. The project is part of the state’s comprehensive plan to expand inpatient psychiatric beds.

HHSC is partnering with UT Southwestern Medical Center to design and construct the new facility. The joint project between HHSC and UT Southwestern will bring the expertise of both organizations, along with community stakeholders, to create a mental health system for the region. Construction is estimated to be complete by 2025.

Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Legislature approved $282.5 million in funding for the construction and design of a new hospital in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Additionally, Children’s Health donated $200 million to support a pediatric wing where UT Southwestern pediatricians will exclusively treat children and adolescent patients. The facility will have 296 beds, with 200 for adults and up to 96 reserved for pediatric patients.