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TX HJR131
Joint Resolution
Status
2/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lauren Ashley Simmons
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending Article XVI of the Texas Constitution by adding Section 74 to require the state to provide medical assistance to all individuals eligible for federal matching funds under the Affordable Care Act
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Mandates Medicaid expansion to cover individuals who apply and qualify for federal matching funds under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010
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Sets an effective date of January 1, 2026, for the Medicaid expansion requirement if approved by voters
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Requires the proposed constitutional amendment to be submitted to voters at an election on November 4, 2025
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Includes a temporary provision that expires January 1, 2027, governing the implementation timeline of the amendment
Legislative Description
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Human Services
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations
3/19/2025