Texas Government Code § 2155.143 Purchase Of Care And Treatment Services By Texas Juvenile Justice Department

Sec. 2155.143. PURCHASE OF CARE AND TREATMENT SERVICES BY TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT. (a) The Texas Juvenile Justice Department may purchase care and treatment services, including educational services, for its wards.

(b) The Texas Juvenile Justice Department shall:

(1) negotiate purchases under this section to achieve fair and reasonable prices at rates that do not exceed any maximum provided by law; and

(2) select service providers according to each provider's qualifications and demonstrated competence.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

Amended by:

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 734 (H.B. 1549), Sec. 112, eff. September 1, 2015.

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