Relating to certain requirements regarding a contract between a single source continuum contractor and the Department of Family and Protective Services.

HB 5361 extends termination notice periods for contracts between the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and single-source continuum contractors. It requires 180 days' notice for both contractors and DFPS to terminate contracts, up from previous 60-day and 30-day requirements. The bill also allows DFPS to bypass standard competitive bidding rules when replacing a terminated contractor with a new single-source provider, removing requirements under Government Code and Human Resources Code. These changes apply only to contracts entered into or modified after September 1, 2025, affecting contractors providing family and protective services.