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HB 4131

Relating to the receivership of a single-source continuum contractor providing child welfare services.

89th Legislature (2025)

Establishes receivership procedures for Texas child welfare contractors serving as sole regional providers, enabling state takeover during operational failures to maintain service continuity.

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Bill Summary · HB 4131

Legislative bill overview

HB 4131 addresses the legal framework for placing a child welfare services contractor into receivership when that contractor is the sole provider (single-source) of services in their region. The bill establishes procedures and authority for the state to assume operational control of a failing or problematic child welfare services provider to ensure continuity of care for vulnerable children.

Why is this important

Child welfare services are critical safety nets for at-risk children, and service interruptions can have serious consequences for child protection and placement stability. By clarifying receivership procedures for sole-source contractors, the bill aims to prevent service gaps that could leave children without care or supervision during a provider transition or operational crisis.

Potential points of contention

  • Contractor rights and due process: The extent of legal protections afforded to the contractor before or during receivership proceedings, and whether the process includes adequate notice and opportunity to remedy deficiencies
  • Cost allocation and liability: Who bears financial responsibility for receivership operations, state audits, and potential damages—particularly whether costs fall on taxpayers or the failing contractor
  • Defining "failure": The specific operational or financial benchmarks that trigger receivership authority, and whether subjective standards could enable overreach or conversely allow problematic providers to continue operating

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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