February 22, 2008

Ms. Marie R. Yeates Vinson & Elkins 1001 Fannin St., Ste. 2500 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 granted the Motion for Rehearing and delivered the enclosed opinion and judgment in the above-referenced cause. The opinion and judgment issued August 31, 2007 is withdrawn.

Sincerely, [pic]

Blake A. Hawthorne, Clerk

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