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 terminated contract without the need for competitive bidding or other procurement requirements.

Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions that enable the department to bypass certain legal requirements when contracting with a new single source continuum contractor following an early termination. This includes exemptions from competitive bidding, advertising, and proposal evaluation requirements as outlined in various sections of the Government and Human Resources Codes. The changes will apply only to contracts entered into or modified after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025, while existing contracts will continue to be governed by the previous law.

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