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Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 461A.151: CLIENT SERVICE CONTRACT STANDARDS.

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  1. HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
  2. TITLE 6. FOOD, DRUGS, ALCOHOL, AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
  3. SUBTITLE B. ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS
  4. CHAPTER 461A. DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES: CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY SERVICES AND RELATED PROGRAMS
  5. SUBCHAPTER D. SERVICE CONTRACTS

(a) In each contract for the purchase of chemical dependency program-related client services, the department shall include:

(1) clearly defined contract goals, outputs, and measurable outcomes that relate directly to program objectives;

(2) clearly defined sanctions or penalties for failure to comply with or perform contract terms or conditions; and

(3) clearly specified accounting, reporting, and auditing requirements applicable to money received under the contract.

(b) Contract goals must include a standard developed by the department that is based on a percentage of program clients who maintain long-term recovery for an extended period as defined by the department.

Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1158, eff. April 2, 2015.

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