(a) On receipt by this state of any necessary federal approval and subject to the approval of the governor and the Legislative Budget Board, the commission may contract to implement all or part of the integration plan if the commission determines that contracting:
(1) may advance the objectives of Sections 545.0002 and 545.0006(b); and
(2) meets the criteria set out in the cost-benefit analysis described by this section.
(b) Before awarding a contract, the commission shall provide to the governor and the Legislative Budget Board a detailed cost-benefit analysis that demonstrates:
(1) the integration plan’s cost-effectiveness;
(2) mechanisms for monitoring performance under the plan; and
(3) specific improvements the plan makes to the service delivery system and client access.

(c) The commission shall make the cost-benefit analysis described by Subsection (b) available to the public.
(d) On or before the 10th day after releasing a request for bids, proposals, offers, or other applicable expressions of interest relating to developing or implementing the integration plan, the commission shall hold a public hearing and receive public comment on the request.

Text of section effective on April 01, 2025