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TX HB5361
Bill
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Shaheen
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AI Summary
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Increases the required notice period for a single source continuum contractor to terminate a contract with the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) from 60 days to 180 days
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Extends the notice period for DFPS to terminate a contract with a single source continuum contractor from 30 days to 180 days
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Authorizes DFPS to enter into a replacement contract with a different contractor when either party provides termination notice, not just when the contractor initiates termination
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Allows DFPS to bypass competitive bidding, advertising, and proposal evaluation requirements when contracting with a replacement single source continuum contractor following contract termination
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Applies only to contracts entered into, amended, modified, renewed, or extended on or after September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to certain requirements regarding a contract between a single source continuum contractor and the Department of Family and Protective Services.
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Last Action
Referred to Human Services
4/7/2025