Texas SB1461 amends the administration and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general.

Texas SB1461 modifies the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general by allowing the office to disclose information obtained during administrative oversight activities to governmental entities or authorized persons. The bill also permits the commission to negotiate contracts with qualified experts for reviewing investigative findings without competitive bidding. Additionally, it removes certain fingerprint-based criminal history record checks for health care professionals from the commission's duties, except when required for investigations of fraud, waste, or abuse.

Texas SB1461 amends the administration and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general.

Texas SB1461 modifies the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general by allowing the office to disclose information obtained during administrative oversight activities to governmental entities or authorized persons. The bill also permits the commission to negotiate contracts with qualified experts for reviewing investigative findings without competitive bidding. Additionally, it removes certain fingerprint-based criminal history record checks for health care professionals from the commission's duties, except when required for investigations of fraud, waste, or abuse.