Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE |
Title 2. HEALTH |
Subtitle D. PREVENTION, CONTROL, AND REPORTS OF DISEASES |
Chapter 85. ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME AND HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS INFECTION |
Subchapter A. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS |
Sec. 85.015. CONTRACT FOR SERVICES; DURATION
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(a) The department may contract with an entity to provide the services required by Subchapters A through F if:
(1) the contract would minimize duplication of effort and would deliver services cost-effectively; and
(2) the contracting entity does not advocate or promote conduct that violates state law.
(b) Subsection (a)(2) does not restrict an education program from providing accurate information about ways to reduce the risk of exposure to or transmission of HIV.
(c) The department may audit an entity contracting with the department under Subsection (a).
(d) The department may seek, accept, and spend funds from state, federal, local, and private entities to carry out Subsections (a) through (c).
(e) A contract entered into by the department under this subchapter may not be for a term of more than one year, except that a contract may be renewed without a public hearing.