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TX HJR69

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Diego Bernal

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Article XVI of the Texas Constitution by adding Section 74 to require the state to provide medical assistance to all individuals who apply and qualify for federal matching funds under the Affordable Care Act

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

  • Sets an effective date of January 1, 2026, for the Medicaid expansion requirement if the amendment is approved by voters

  • Requires the proposed constitutional amendment to be submitted to Texas voters at an election on November 4, 2025

  • 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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