August 31, 2007

Ms. Marie R. Yeates Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. 1001 Fannin Street, Suite 2300 Houston, TX 77002-6760 Mr. Rance L. Craft Office of the Attorney General P.O. Box 12548 (MC 059) Austin, TX 78711-2548 RE: Case Number: 05-0372 Court of Appeals Number: 03-03-00770-CV Trial Court Number: GN-203154 Style: EL PASO HOSPITAL DISTRICT D/B/A R.E. THOMASON GENERAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT, ET AL. v. TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION AND DON GILBERT, COMMISSIONER Dear Counsel: Today the Supreme Court of Texas delivered the enclosed opinion and judgment in the above-referenced cause.

Sincerely, [pic]

Blake A. Hawthorne, Clerk

by Claudia Jenks, Chief Deputy Clerk Enclosures |cc:|Ms. Amalia | | |Rodriguez-Mendoza | | |Mr. Jeffrey D. Kyle |