(a) In an order for temporary or extended mental health services specifying inpatient care, the court shall commit the patient to a designated inpatient mental health facility. The court shall commit the patient to:
(1) a mental health facility deemed suitable by the local mental health authority for the area;
(2) a private mental hospital under § 574.042;
(3) a hospital operated by a federal agency under § 574.043; or
(4) an inpatient mental health facility of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice under § 574.044.
(b) On request of the local mental health authority, the judge may commit the patient directly to an inpatient mental health facility operated by the department.

(c) A court may not commit a patient to an inpatient mental health facility operated by a community center or other entity designated by the department to provide mental health services unless the facility is licensed under Chapter 577 and the court notifies the local mental health authority serving the region in which the commitment is made.