Texas HB5415 amends contract requirements for a single source continuum contractor with the Department of Family and Protective Services.

Texas HB5415 amends the Family Code to specify provisions for contracts between a single source continuum contractor and the Department of Family and Protective Services. The bill mandates that contracts include provisions for timelines, performance outcomes, community engagement, and case management services. It also requires contractors to give preference to certain department employees, maintain a diverse network of service providers, and comply with court orders. The changes apply to contracts entered into or amended after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB5415 amends contract requirements for a single source continuum contractor with the Department of Family and Protective Services.

Texas HB5415 amends the Family Code to specify provisions for contracts between a single source continuum contractor and the Department of Family and Protective Services. The bill mandates that contracts include provisions for timelines, performance outcomes, community engagement, and case management services. It also requires contractors to give preference to certain department employees, maintain a diverse network of service providers, and comply with court orders. The changes apply to contracts entered into or amended after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.