(a) Before the commission may award a contract under this chapter to a managed care organization, the commission shall evaluate and certify that the organization is reasonably able to fulfill the terms of the contract, including all requirements of applicable federal and state law.
(b) Notwithstanding any other law, the commission may not award a contract under this chapter to a managed care organization that does not receive the certification required under this section.

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Terms Used In Texas Government Code 533.0035

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.

(c) A managed care organization may appeal a denial of certification by the commission under this section.


Text of section effective until April 01, 2025