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

HB 5366 amends Texas Family Code requirements for contracts between the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and single-source continuum contractors providing community-based child care. The bill mandates specific contract provisions, including implementation timelines for case management and family reunification services, standardized training for alternative caregivers across agencies, and requirements for maintaining diverse provider networks. Contractors must also participate in data governance councils, undergo performance reviews after 18 months (with potential financial penalties for failures or incentives for exceeding goals), and prioritize hiring affected DFPS employees. This directly affects DFPS, child-placing agencies, contractors, and alternative caregivers in designated service areas.