Sec. 533A.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 intellectual and developmental disability authority that expends public money to purchase goods or services in connection with providing or coordinating the provision of intellectual disability 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 intellectual disability services.
Added 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 533A - Powers and Duties of Department of Aging and Disability Services
Subchapter A. General Powers and Duties
Section 533A.002. Commissioner's Powers and Duties; Effect of Conflict With Other Law
Section 533A.003. Use of Funds for Volunteer Programs in Local Authorities and Community Centers
Section 533A.006. Reporting of Allegations Against Physician
Section 533A.007. Use of Criminal History Record Information
Section 533A.0075. Exchange of Employment Records
Section 533A.009. Exchange of Client Records
Section 533A.010. Information Relating to Condition
Section 533A.011. Return of Person With an Intellectual Disability to State of Residence
Section 533A.012. Cooperation of State Agencies
Section 533A.015. Unannounced Inspections
Section 533A.016. Certain Procurements of Goods and Services by Service Providers
Section 533A.017. Participation in Purchasing Contracts or Group Purchasing Program
Section 533A.018. Revenue From Special Olympics Texas License Plates