Sec. 531.017. PURCHASING UNIT. (a) The commission shall establish a purchasing unit for the management of administrative activities related to the purchasing functions within the health and human services system.
(b) The purchasing unit shall:
(1) seek to achieve targeted cost reductions, increase process efficiencies, improve technological support and customer services, and enhance purchasing support within the health and human services system; and
(2) if cost-effective, contract with private entities to perform purchasing functions for the health and human services system.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, Sec. 2.02(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 837 (S.B. 200), Sec. 1.11, eff. September 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle I - Health and Human Services
Chapter 531 - Health and Human Services Commission
Subchapter A. General Provisions; Organization of Commission
Section 531.0011. References in Law Meaning Commission or Appropriate Division
Section 531.0012. References in Law Meaning Executive Commissioner or Designee
Section 531.002. Health and Human Services Commission; Responsibility
Section 531.0025. Restrictions on Awards to Family Planning Service Providers
Section 531.004. Sunset Provision
Section 531.005. Executive Commissioner
Section 531.0051. Health and Human Services Commission Executive Council
Section 531.00551. Procedures for Adopting Rules and Policies
Section 531.00552. Consolidated Internal Audit Program
Section 531.005522. Efficiency Audit
Section 531.00553. Administrative Support Services
Section 531.00554. Criminal Background Checks
Section 531.0056. Appointment of Agency Director by Executive Commissioner
Section 531.00561. Appointment and Qualifications of Division Directors
Section 531.00562. Division Director Duties
Section 531.0057. Medical Transportation Services
Section 531.006. Eligibility for Appointment as Executive Commissioner; Employee Restrictions
Section 531.008. Divisions of Commission
Section 531.0081. Medical Technology
Section 531.0082. Data Analysis Unit
Section 531.0083. Office of Policy and Performance
Section 531.0084. Investigation Unit for Illegally Operating Child-Care Facilities
Section 531.011. Public Input Information and Complaints
Section 531.012. Advisory Committees
Section 531.0121. Public Access to Advisory Committee Meetings
Section 531.013. Electronic Availability of Technical Assistance
Section 531.014. Consolidation of Reports
Section 531.0141. Application Requirement for Colonias Projects
Section 531.015. New Facilities in Certain Counties
Section 531.0161. Negotiated Rulemaking and Alternative Dispute Procedures
Section 531.0162. Use of Technology
Section 531.0163. Memorandum of Understanding
Section 531.0164. Health and Human Services System Internet Website Coordination
Section 531.0165. Internet Broadcast and Archive of Open Meetings
Section 531.017. Purchasing Unit
Section 531.0171. Office of Ombudsman
Section 531.018. Certain Contracts for Health Care Purposes; Review by Attorney General
Section 531.019. Administrative and Judicial Review of Certain Decisions
Section 531.0191. Services Provided by Contractor to Persons With Limited English Proficiency
Section 531.0192. Health and Human Services System Hotline and Call Center Coordination