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TX HJR21
Joint Resolution
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
John Bucy
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending the Texas Constitution (Article XVI, 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 qualify under the ACA's expanded eligibility provisions, which Texas has not previously adopted
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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 Texas 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
3/3/2025