Texas Human Resources Code - HUM RES § 91.031. Contracts for Service

(1) clearly defined and measurable program performance standards that directly relate to the service provided;

(2) clearly defined penalties for nonperformance of a contract term;  and

(3) clearly specified accounting, reporting, and auditing requirements applicable to money received under the contract.

(1) use a risk-assessment methodology to institute statewide monitoring of contract compliance of service providers;  and

(2) evaluate service providers based on clearly defined and measurable program performance objectives.