Amend CSHB 2641 as follows:
      On Page 15, between lines 14 and 15, add the following:
      "(4) The Health and Human Services Commission, in
coordination with the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental
Retardation, shall evaluate the current and long-term costs
associated with serving in-patient psychiatric needs of persons
living in counties now served by the Austin State Hospital, the San
Antonio State Hospital, and the Kerrville State Hospital.  This
evaluation shall take into consideration the condition of the
physical plants and other long-term asset management issues
associated with the operation of the hospitals, as well as other
issues associated with quality psychiatric care.  After such
determination is made, the Health and Human Services Commission
shall begin to take action to influence the utilization of these
state hospitals in order to ensure efficient service delivery."