The program may contract on a bid basis for treatment, equipment, medications, supplies, program operations, and other services in order to conserve funds and administer the program effectively.     
       (1) The program may enter into contracts or written agreements with persons or entities for the development and improvement of program standards and services.      
       (2) The program may use consultants from any medical or dental specialty or other discipline to address specific issues or problems in relation to the identification, diagnosis and evaluation, rehabilitation, case management, other family support services, and health benefits coverage for clients.      
       (3) With approval as required by law, the program may  accept gifts and donations.      
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §351.11 adopted to be effective July 1, 2001, 26 TexReg 2979; amended to be effective June 1, 2006, 31 TexReg 4200; amended to be effective October 3, 2010, 35 TexReg 8921; amended to be effective April 21, 2013, 38 TexReg 2362; transferred effective March 15, 2022, as published in the February 25, 2022 issue of the Texas Register, 47 TexReg 982