(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 contract terms, including all federal and state law requirements. Notwithstanding any other law, the commission may not award a contract under this chapter to an organization that does not receive the required certification.
(b) A managed care organization may appeal the commission’s denial of certification.


Text of section effective on April 01, 2025

Terms Used In Texas Government Code 540.0203

  • 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.