(a) A public entity that operated as a center under this subchapter before November 1, 1995, or a nonprofit entity is eligible for a contract under Section 264.410 if the entity:
(1) has a signed memorandum of understanding as provided by Section 264.403;
(2) has a signed working protocol as provided by Section 264.4031;
(3) has a governing board as provided by Section 264.404;
(4) has a multidisciplinary team as provided by Section 264.406;
(5) regularly convenes the multidisciplinary team as provided by Section 264.406;
(6) employs an executive director who is accountable to the board of directors of the entity and who is not the exclusive salaried employee of any governmental agency; and
(7) fulfills the duties required by Section 264.405.
(b) The statewide organization described by Section 264.409 may waive the requirements specified in Subsection (a) if it determines that the waiver will not adversely affect a center's ability to carry out its duties under Section 264.405.
Official text of the Texas Family Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.