Sec. 533.017. PARTICIPATION IN PURCHASING CONTRACTS OR GROUP PURCHASING PROGRAM. (a) This section does not apply to a "health and human services agency," as that term is defined by Section 531.001, Government Code.
(b) The executive commissioner may allow a state agency, local agency, or local mental health authority that expends public money to purchase goods or services in connection with providing or coordinating the provision of mental health services to purchase goods or services with the public money by participating in:
(1) a contract the executive commissioner has made to purchase goods or services; or
(2) a group purchasing program established or designated by the executive commissioner that offers discounts to providers of mental health services.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1045, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1335, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability
Subtitle A - Services for Persons With Mental Illness or an Intellectual Disability
Chapter 533 - Powers and Duties of Department of State Health Services
Subchapter A. General Powers and Duties
Section 533.0002. Commissioner's Powers and Duties; Effect of Conflict With Other Law
Section 533.001. Gifts and Grants
Section 533.003. Use of Funds for Volunteer Programs in Local Authorities and Community Centers
Section 533.007. Use of Criminal History Record Information
Section 533.0075. Exchange of Employment Records
Section 533.009. Exchange of Patient Records
Section 533.010. Information Relating to Condition
Section 533.012. Cooperation of State Agencies
Section 533.015. Unannounced Inspections
Section 533.016. Certain Procurements of Goods and Services by Service Providers
Section 533.017. Participation in Purchasing Contracts or Group Purchasing Program