TX SB1461

Exempts the Health and Human Services Commission from standard state procurement requirements when contracting with qualified experts to review investigative findings, applying the same exemption used for obtaining expert witnesses

Authorizes the Office of Inspector General to disclose information obtained during administrative oversight activities to federal, state, and local government entities, including law enforcement and prosecutorial authorities, as well as persons authorized by the office

Restricts fingerprint-based criminal history checks for health care professionals seeking Medicaid provider eligibility if they are confirmed licensed and in good standing, unless required by federal law or needed for fraud investigations

Replaces the requirement for a toll-free telephone hotline for reporting suspected fraud with a broader requirement for "an appropriate communications system"

Repeals Government Code Sections 544.0201 and 544.0252(a), with an effective date of September 1, 2025