Integral Care, the Local Mental Health and Behavioral Health Authority for Austin–Travis County, invites community members, clients and families, providers, and partners to review and comment on its draft 2026 Local Planning and Network Development (LPND) Plan.
The LPND Plan describes how Integral Care assesses local behavioral health needs and develops the network of providers that deliver mental health, substance use, and intellectual and developmental disability services across our community. Required under Texas Health & Safety Code, the LPND supports consumer choice and access to qualified providers, with Integral Care serving as the safety-net provider of last resort.
Comment period: 10/30/2026 – 11/30/2026
Review the draft: The draft plan is available at Publications – Integral Care. Printed copies are available upon request.
Language access: To request materials in another language or format, or to request an accommodation, contact communications@integralcare.org
What happens next: Integral Care reviews all comments received, incorporates feedback into the final plan, and submits the final LPND Plan to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Community input is a required and valued part of this process.
Public Comment Draft 2026 Local Planning and Network Development (LPND) Plan
Integral Care, the Local Mental Health and Behavioral Health Authority for Austin–Travis County, invites community members, clients and families, providers, and partners to review and comment on its draft 2026 Local Planning and Network Development (LPND) Plan. The LPND Plan describes how Integral Care assesses local behavioral health needs and develops the network of providers that deliver mental health, substance use, and intellectual and developmental disability services across our community. Required under Texas Health & Safety Code, the LPND supports consumer choice and access to qualified providers, with Integral Care serving as the safety-net provider of last resort.
