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TX HB197
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
John Bucy
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AI Summary
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Expands Medicaid eligibility in Texas to all individuals who qualify for federal matching funds under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
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Requires the Health and Human Services Commission to adopt rules for implementing the expanded medical assistance program
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Mandates annual reports by December 1 to state leadership on expansion effects, including impacts on uninsured rates, state and local health care costs, and hospital charity/uncompensated care costs
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Takes effect January 1, 2026, but only if voters approve a related constitutional amendment proposed by the 89th Legislature requiring Medicaid expansion
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Applies to eligibility determinations and recertifications made on or after January 1, 2026, regardless of application date
Legislative Description
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Human Services
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations
2/27/2025