Section 2105.202 - Rules; Considerations(a) The individual or entity responsible for adopting rules for an agency shall adopt specific rules for the agency that define good cause for nonrenewal of a provider's contract or reduction of a provider's funding.(b) In deciding whether to renew a provider's contract or to reduce a provider's funding, an agency shall consider: (1) the effectiveness of services rendered by various providers;(2) the cost efficiency of programs undertaken by each provider;(3) the extent to which the services of each provider meet the needs of groups or classes of individuals who are poor or underprivileged or have a disability;(4) the degree to which services can be provided by other programs in that area;(5) the extent to which recipients are involved in the providers' decision making; and(6) the need to provide services in the state without discrimination as to race, religion, or geographic region.Tex. Gov't. Code § 2105.202
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 2.284, eff. 4/2/2015.Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1993.