Tex. Gov't Code § 531.0696

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 531.0696 - [Repealed Effective 4/1/2025] Considerations in Awarding Certain Contracts

The commission may not contract with a managed care organization, including a health maintenance organization, or a pharmacy benefit manager if, in the preceding three years, the organization or pharmacy benefit manager, in connection with a bid, proposal, or contract with the commission, was subject to a final judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction resulting in a conviction for a criminal offense under state or federal law:

(1) related to the delivery of an item or service;

(2) related to neglect or abuse of patients in connection with the delivery of an item or service;

(3) consisting of a felony related to fraud, theft, embezzlement, breach of fiduciary responsibility, or other financial misconduct; or

(4) resulting in a penalty or fine in the amount of $500,000 or more in a state or federal administrative proceeding.

Tex. Gov't. Code § 531.0696

Repealed by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 769,Sec. 3.01, eff. 4/1/2025.

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 7, Sec. 1.15, eff. 9/28/2011.