Outside Legal Counsel for Information Technology Matters

The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking outside legal counsel to provide specialized legal services regarding complex information technology matters. The selected counsel will work with HHSC to provide advice on draft documents, negotiations, and compliance review of software licensing agreements. The contract term will be from the date of execution through August 31, 2027, with the possibility of extension. The total compensation under the contract shall not exceed $150,000. • The scope of work includes providing targeted, efficient legal support on technology-related legal issues, such as intellectual property, data security, and artificial intelligence. • The selected counsel will deliver specialized negotiations support to ensure best-value procurement. • The contract is subject to approval by the Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG). • The HHSC will use the OAG-provided Outside Counsel Contract template for the contract. • A pre-proposal conference will be held on June 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. • Respondents must submit their questions by June 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Central Time. • The submission deadline for solicitation responses is July 21, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time.