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TX SJR32

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

12/18/2024

Primary Sponsor

Nathan Johnson

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

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

  • Sets implementation date of January 1, 2026, if approved by voters

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

  • Includes a temporary provision that expires January 1, 2027, governing the transition period for 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 Health & Human Services

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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