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TX SJR34

TX SJR34
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
01/30/2019
In Committee
02/14/2019
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 require the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid, a government health insurance program for low-income individuals, to include all individuals who are eligible for federal matching funds under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (often called Obamacare), a federal law that aimed to increase health insurance coverage. This expansion would take effect on January 1, 2020, and the proposed amendment would be put before voters for approval on November 5, 2019.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Health & Human Services (on 02/14/2019)

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