SRC-TNM S.B. 487 75(R)
BILL ANALYSIS 


Senate Research CenterS.B. 487
By: Zaffirini
State Affairs
2-24-97
As Filed


DIGEST 

Currently, many of Texas' vocational rehabilitation services range from
needs assessment through resume development, interviewing techniques and
job search skills, and on-the-job assistance.  The Texas Rehabilitation
Commission's (TRC) client services are provided through agency-approved
vendors on a fee-for-service basis.  A 1993 study found that at least 11
states utilize performancebased contracts instead of fees for service to
reimburse vocational rehabilitation providers.  The goal of S.B. 487 is to
utilize this reimbursement strategy within TRC's vocational rehabilitation
program.  
PURPOSE

As proposed, S.B. 487 outlines provisions regarding payment under
contracts with the Texas Rehabilitation Commission for vocational
rehabilitation services. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amends Chapter 111C, Human Resources Code, by adding Section
111.061, as follows: 

Sec. 111.061. CONTRACT PAYMENT. Requires the Texas Rehabilitation
Commission to base payment under a contract for vocational rehabilitation
services on outcome-based performance standards defined in the contract. 

SECTION 2. Effective date: January 1, 1998.
  Makes application of this Act prospective.

SECTION 3. Emergency clause.