The bill amends the Family Code to establish new requirements for early termination of contracts between single source continuum contractors and the Department of Family and Protective Services. Specifically, it changes the notice period required for both the contractor and the department to terminate a contract from 60 days and 30 days, respectively, to 180 days. Additionally, it allows the department to enter into a contract with a different contractor to assume the contract being terminated without the need for competitive bidding or other procurement requirements.

Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions that clarify the process for contract termination and the subsequent contracting of a new single source continuum contractor. It specifies that these changes apply only to contracts entered into or modified after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. Contracts established before this date will continue to be governed by the previous law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Family Code 264.165, Family Code 264.166 (Family Code 264)
House Committee Report: Family Code 264.165, Family Code 264.166 (Family Code 264)