Sec. 461A.151. CLIENT SERVICE CONTRACT STANDARDS. (a) In each contract for the purchase of chemical dependency program-related client services, the department shall include:
(1) clearly defined contract goals, outputs, and measurable outcomes that relate directly to program objectives;
(2) clearly defined sanctions or penalties for failure to comply with or perform contract terms or conditions; and
(3) clearly specified accounting, reporting, and auditing requirements applicable to money received under the contract.
(b) Contract goals must include a standard developed by the department that is based on a percentage of program clients who maintain long-term recovery for an extended period as defined by the department.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1158, eff. April 2, 2015.