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TX HB5415

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Angelia Orr

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 264.155(a) of the Family Code to add new contract requirements for single source continuum contractors providing community-based care services for child welfare

  • Grants the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) sole discretion to reclaim case management authority over any or all cases in a catchment area from a contractor

  • Allows DFPS to transfer case management authority from one single source continuum contractor to another single source continuum contractor at the department's discretion

  • Applies only to contracts entered into, amended, modified, renewed, or extended on or after the effective date; existing contracts remain governed by prior law

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the contract requirements for a contract between a single source continuum contractor and the Department of Family and Protective Services.

FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

Last Action

Referred to Human Services

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Human Services4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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