Bill > HB4131

This bill establishes a comprehensive legal framework for appointing a receiver for a single-source continuum contractor (SSCC) providing child welfare services in Texas. A single-source continuum contractor is an entity that has a contract with the state's child welfare department to provide comprehensive child welfare services in a specific geographic area. The bill allows a court to appoint a receiver if the contractor fails to meet critical performance standards, such as consistently failing to perform under their contract, presenting an imminent danger to children's health or safety, failing to provide adequate information about children in their care, or being unable to meet financial obligations. The receiver can take actions to protect children's welfare, including managing the contractor's assets, entering into contracts, hiring or firing employees, and using the contractor's property to continue providing services. The receivership is initially limited to 90 days but can be extended by the department, and the receiver must file regular assessments with the court. The bill also specifies that the receiver can be a department employee and is protected from liability except in cases of gross negligence or breach of fiduciary duty. The receivership can be terminated when the original conditions no longer exist, a new contractor is ready to assume duties, or the department can directly manage the services. The bill aims to ensure continuous, high-quality child welfare services by providing a mechanism to quickly intervene when a contractor is failing to meet its obligations.

Health and Social Services

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