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TX HB3072

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Donna Howard

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Medicaid eligibility to women of reproductive age (19-49 years old) with household incomes at or below 133% of the federal poverty level

  • Requires applicants to apply for assistance and limits coverage to cases where federal matching funds are available

  • Directs the Health and Human Services Commission executive commissioner to adopt rules for implementation and notify appropriate federal agencies of the expanded eligibility

  • Allows state agencies to request federal waivers or authorizations if needed before implementing the expansion, with authority to delay implementation until approval is granted

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025, with eligibility determinations and recertifications made on or after implementation date

Legislative Description

Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain women.

Human Services

Last Action

Referred to Appropriations

3/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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