Health care
BY JAMES T. NORMAN
Officials expect $5M for mental health hospital A state bill that in part includes $5 million for Brazoria County to start working toward a new mental health hospital has been sent to the Comp- troller’s Office and could be sent to the governor’s desk in short order. Jim Johnson, president for the Pearland Cham- ber of Commerce, which is one of many entities spearheading the effort, said he remains confident the bill will be passed. Long story short The bill, House Bill 500, includes allotments for a number of different facilities across the state, according to the bill. That includes $5 million to help design and begin constructing the mental health facility in Brazoria County, Johnson said. In total, officials expect the hospital to cost $115 million to build out. The bill has passed both the House and Senate,
Friendswood Hospital to open in July After months of delays and supply issues, officials with Friendswood Hospital said they expect the facility to open in July. The gist Originally expected to open in October, the hospital, located at 3201 FM 528 Road, Friendswood, near Bay Area Boulevard, ran into construction supply issues in its buildout, owner Suchmor Thomas said, which pushed the opening date back several months. Those supply issues have since been resolved, he said, paving the way for the hospital to open in July. What else? The hospital will offer emergency care, cardiology, lung care and orthopedics, among other services, according to its website.
Timeline of bill
Several Brazoria County cities express support for facility Bill calling for $10M in funding is filed
December 2024
March 14, 2025
April 11
House passes bill
Senate passes bill
May 27
Bill signed in both House and Senate
June 1
SOURCE: TEXAS LEGISLATURE/COMMUNITY IMPACT
and was sent to the Texas Comptroller’s Office on June 2, according to the Legislature’s website. When it could go to the governor’s desk was not available as of press time June 4. Why it matters The hospital is planned to be 115 beds to help address what officials have called a shortage of mental health resources in Brazoria County.
Manvel ER awaits permits, expects 13-month buildout
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Once construction permits are obtained, the groundbreaking will take place. Officials with the business did not specify by press time June 4 when that could happen. The project will take about 13 months to build out. “We hope to be seeing patients late next sum- mer,” one official said. “We are excited to be a part of Manvel and look forward to being an important part of the community.”
The new Manvel ER is expected to break ground soon, an official with the business said. What you need to know Originally approved in September by Manvel City Council, the project, which will be a free- standing emergency center, is now in its final review, meaning permits could be issued soon, officials said.
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