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TX HJR61

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Ron Reynolds

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to Article XVI of the Texas Constitution adding Section 74, which would require the state to provide medical assistance to all individuals eligible for federal matching funds under the Affordable Care Act

  • Mandates Medicaid expansion to cover individuals as authorized under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010

  • Sets the effective date for the Medicaid expansion requirement as January 1, 2026, if approved by voters

  • Requires the proposed constitutional amendment to be placed on the ballot for the November 4, 2025 election

  • 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

3/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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