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TX HJR40

TX HJR40
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.


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Introduced
12/27/2018
In Committee
02/12/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/27/2019

Introduced Session

86th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

AI Summary

This Joint Resolution proposes an amendment to the Texas Constitution to expand eligibility for Medicaid, a government health insurance program for low-income individuals, to include all individuals who qualify for federal matching funds under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (often called Obamacare). This federal law, along with its amendment, allows states to receive federal money to cover more people under Medicaid. The resolution specifies that this expansion would take effect on January 1, 2020, and would be voted on by the public in an election on November 5, 2019.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Referred to Appropriations (on 02/12/2019)

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