Sec. 164.0051. LOCATION OF VETERANS HOMES. To the extent practicable, when determining the location of new veterans homes in this state, the board shall consider:

(1) the geographic proximity to existing state veterans homes with special regard to areas not served by state veterans homes;

(2) the economic impact of the veterans home on the local community and the veterans program; and

(3) the areas with a significant veteran population, without regard to international boundaries.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 1, eff. June 13, 2001.