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.