Sec. 2155.143. PURCHASE OF CARE AND TREATMENT SERVICES BY TEXAS YOUTH COMMISSION    


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  • (a) The Texas Youth Commission may purchase care and treatment services, including educational services, for its wards.

    (b) The Texas Youth Commission shall:

    (1) negotiate purchases under this section to achieve fair and reasonable prices at rates that do not exceed any maximum provided by law; and

    (2) select service providers according to each provider's qualifications and demonstrated competence.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.