(a) To be effective, a contract under § 312.004 must be submitted to the department.
(b) The department shall approve the contract if the contract furthers the purposes of this chapter.

Ask a legal question, get an answer ASAP!
Click here to chat with a lawyer about your rights.

Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 312.005

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.

(c) The department may disapprove a contract only after notice to all parties and a hearing.
(d) The department may not modify a contract.
(e) The contract takes effect:
(1) when it is approved by the department; or
(2) on the 31st day after the date on which the contract is filed with the department by a medical and dental unit, supported medical or dental school, or coordinating entity that is a party to the contract, if the department does not approve or disapprove the contract within 30 days after the date on which the contract is filed.