Sec. 1576.008. COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS; RULES. (a) A contract to provide benefits under this chapter may be awarded only through competitive bidding under rules adopted by the trustee.

(b) The rules may provide criteria for determining whether a carrier is qualified.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1359 (S.B. 1691), Sec. 47, eff. September 1, 2005.