Hospitals in Texas
Overview of hospital infrastructure, major medical centers, and healthcare resources in Texas (TX).
Total Hospitals
529
Total Beds
68,000
Beds per 1,000 Pop.
2.3
Trauma Centers
48
Major Hospitals in Texas
The largest and highest-rated hospitals in Texas, based on CMS Hospital Compare data and AHA statistics.
| Hospital | City | Type | Beds | CMS Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston | Teaching | 907 | ★★★★★ |
| UT Southwestern University Hospital | Dallas | Teaching | 898 | ★★★★★ |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston | Teaching | 665 | ★★★★★ |
| Baylor University Medical Center | Dallas | Teaching | 914 | ★★★★☆ |
| Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center | Houston | Teaching | 1,031 | ★★★★☆ |
Health Systems in Texas
Major hospital systems and healthcare networks operating in Texas.
Hospital Infrastructure in Texas
Texas operates the largest hospital system of any state, with 529 hospitals and 68,000 beds serving over 30 million residents across a vast geographic area. Houston's Texas Medical Center is the largest medical complex in the world, containing more than 60 institutions including Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Texas Children's Hospital. MD Anderson is the number-one-ranked cancer hospital in the nation. Dallas-Fort Worth is home to UT Southwestern, Baylor Scott & White Health, and Texas Health Resources, forming another major medical hub. Texas's rapid population growth has fueled massive hospital construction across the state, particularly in the Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio metropolitan areas. The state faces significant rural healthcare challenges, with over 20 rural hospitals closing in recent years. Texas has the highest number of uninsured residents in the nation, placing financial strain on safety-net hospitals. The state's 48 trauma centers provide critical coverage, with Level I centers in all major metropolitan areas. Texas Children's Hospital in Houston is the largest children's hospital in the country.
Hospitals in Neighboring States
Hospital data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the American Hospital Association (AHA), and publicly available Medicare provider data.