Sec. 91.031.  CONTRACTS FOR SERVICE.  (a)  The department shall include in its contracts with service providers under this chapter or Subchapter E, Chapter 117, provisions relating to:
(1)  clearly defined and measurable program performance standards that directly relate to the service provided;
(2)  clearly defined penalties for nonperformance of a contract term; and
(3)  clearly specified accounting, reporting, and auditing requirements applicable to money received under the contract.
(b)  The department shall monitor a service provider's performance under a contract for service under this chapter or Subchapter E, Chapter 117.  In monitoring performance, the department shall:
(1)  use a risk-assessment methodology to institute statewide monitoring of contract compliance of service providers; and
(2)  evaluate service providers based on clearly defined and measurable program performance objectives.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 213, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by: 
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.354, eff. April 2, 2015.