In retrospect that is probably a difficult question to answer. Most of the state hospitals at that time had many patients who had TB. Patient populations at that time could also include mentally ill individuals, those who had seizures, and perhaps the mentally retarded. From my research the facility was staffed with nurses, doctors, there is references to "cottages". Visitors were documented. They had their own cemetery. Placement of a family member there was probably a difficult decision at that time. Many of the hospitals at the time had small farming areas where they could raise vegetables, I believe one had a dairy. So they were almost complete communities. Currently the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation is in charge of the operation of the state hospital and state schools. You might check their web site, there may be some early histories there. Not sure. For the mentally ill, care has come a long way since 1900. Advances in drugs at this time are amazing, in 1900 almost nill. So as you evaluate the "goodness" of the place, you also have to think of the choices the family faced in 1900. For researchers that are looking for relatives that were in the TX hospitals, you can write to the hospital, in care of the medical records department. State who you are looking for, the period of admission and your relationship to the individual. Records do still exist for the very early admissions although they will be brief. Your request should be in writing and give them time to research the records. The conditions of the archives vary and the present staff are very busy. I would also bet that the hospital you are questioning my have a prepared history of the hospital. You might write to either the Public Information Officer or the Community Relations Office at the hospital and ask if they have a printed history they could send you. good luck...