Section 264.606 - Criteria for Award of Contracts The statewide organization with which the commission contracts under Section 264.603 shall consider the following in awarding a contract under Section 264.602:
(1) the volunteer advocate program's eligibility for and use of funds from local, state, or federal governmental sources, philanthropic organizations, and other sources;(2) community support for the volunteer advocate program as indicated by financial contributions from civic organizations, individuals, and other community resources;(3) whether the volunteer advocate program provides services that encourage the permanent placement of children through reunification with their families or timely placement with an adoptive family; and(4) whether the volunteer advocate program has the endorsement and cooperation of the local juvenile court system.Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 597,Sec. 8, eff. 9/1/2015.Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 751, Sec. 121, eff. 9/1/1995.Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. 4/20/1995.