Texas Struggles to Meet Court’s Mental Health Deadline | San Antonio News

Texas is locked in a legal showdown with a federal judge over how long it takes to get mentally ill defendants into treatment — the judge demands 21 days, but state officials say it’s financially and logistically impossible. With over 1,600 people waiting for beds — some stuck for months — the system is already stretched thin. While wait times have improved since their peak of two years, the court won’t budge, forcing Texas to choose between costly reforms or risking constitutional violations. This isn’t just bureaucracy — it’s about human lives caught in a broken cycle where justice and care collide. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8b4db837be2d07ae