Section 534.059 - Contract Compliance for Local Authorities(a) The department shall evaluate a local mental health authority's compliance with its contract to ensure the provision of specific services to priority populations.(b) If, by a date set by the commissioner, a local mental health authority fails to comply with its contract to ensure the provision of services to the satisfaction of the commissioner, the department may impose a sanction as provided by the applicable contract rule until the dispute is resolved. The department shall notify the authority in writing of the department's decision to impose a sanction.(c) A local mental health authority may appeal the department's decision to impose a sanction on the authority. The executive commissioner by rule shall prescribe the appeal procedure.(d) The filing of a notice of appeal stays the imposition of the department's decision to impose a sanction except when an act or omission by a local mental health authority is endangering or may endanger the life, health, welfare, or safety of a person.(e) While an appeal under this section is pending, the department may limit general revenue allocations to a local mental health authority to monthly distributions.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 534.059
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 3.1336, eff. 4/2/2015.Amended By Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1209, Sec. 9, eff. 9/1/1999.Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 6.35, eff. 8/30/1993Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1991.