Texas § 73.011 PROVIDER SELECTION.

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§ 73.011 — PROVIDER SELECTION.

Texas § 73.011

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Tex. Human Resources Code Code Ann. § 73.011 (2026).

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Sec. 73.011. PROVIDER SELECTION.

(a)The department shall select providers of services authorized under this chapter on a best value basis in a manner that:

(1)maximizes federal, private, and local sources of funding; and

(2)promotes competition when possible.

(b)The department shall determine best value as required by Subsection (a) when the department initially awards a contract to a provider and when the department considers renewal of a provider's contract.

(c)In determining whether a provider will provide best value to the department, the department shall consider:

(1)the past performance of the provider;

(2)the quality of the provider's services;

(3)the cost of the provider's services;

(4)the ability of the provider to maximize federal, private, and local sources of funding;

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Sec. 73.011. PROVIDER SELECTION. (a) The department shall select providers of services authorized under this chapter on a best value basis in a manner that:
(1) maximizes federal, private, and local sources of funding; and
(2) promotes competition when possible.
(b) The department shall determine best value as required by Subsection (a) when the department initially awards a contract to a provider and when the department considers renewal of a provider's contract.
(c) In determining whether a provider will provide best value to the department, the department shall consider:
(1) the past performance of the provider;
(2) the quality of the provider's services;
(3) the cost of the provider's services;
(4) the ability of the provider to maximize federal, private, and local sources of funding;
(5) the ability of the provider to comply with state and federal program requirements;
(6) the availability of the provider to deliver required services; and
(7) any other relevant factor.

Legislative History

Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 33, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219 ), Sec. 4.315, eff. April 2, 2015.