Sec. 73.011.  PROVIDER SELECTION.  (a)  The department shall select providers of services authorized under this chapter on a best value basis in a manner that:
(1)  maximizes federal, private, and local sources of funding; and
(2)  promotes competition when possible.
(b)  The department shall determine best value as required by Subsection (a) when the department initially awards a contract to a provider and when the department considers renewal of a provider's contract.
(c)  In determining whether a provider will provide best value to the department, the department shall consider:
(1)  the past performance of the provider;
(2)  the quality of the provider's services;
(3)  the cost of the provider's services;
(4)  the ability of the provider to maximize federal, private, and local sources of funding;
(5)  the ability of the provider to comply with state and federal program requirements;
(6)  the availability of the provider to deliver required services; and
(7)  any other relevant factor.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 33, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by: 
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.315, eff. April 2, 2015.