Relating to the establishment of a work group to conduct a study on the feasibility of implementing an acute psychiatric bed registry.

HB 2711 establishes a work group to study whether creating a statewide or regional registry of available acute psychiatric beds at inpatient mental health facilities would be feasible. The work group, composed of 18 members including hospital representatives (rural, urban, public, and private), medical associations, mental health professionals, technology experts, and public health specialists, must evaluate bed registry impacts and submit a report to the legislature by September 1, 2026. This bill does not implement a registry but examines its potential effectiveness for patients needing psychiatric care. It directly affects Texas hospitals, mental health facilities, and patients seeking inpatient psychiatric treatment by assessing how a registry might improve access to care. The study focuses on practical implementation, not on mandating a registry.