Section 73.011 - Provider Selection(a) The department shall select providers of services authorized under this chapter on a best value basis in a manner that:(1) maximizes federal, private, and local sources of funding; and(2) promotes competition when possible.(b) The department shall determine best value as required by Subsection (a) when the department initially awards a contract to a provider and when the department considers renewal of a provider's contract.(c) In determining whether a provider will provide best value to the department, the department shall consider: (1) the past performance of the provider;(2) the quality of the provider's services;(3) the cost of the provider's services;(4) the ability of the provider to maximize federal, private, and local sources of funding;(5) the ability of the provider to comply with state and federal program requirements;(6) the availability of the provider to deliver required services; and(7) any other relevant factor.Tex. Hum. Res. Code § 73.011
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 4.315, eff. 4/2/2015.Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 33, Sec. 8, eff. 9/1/1999.