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TX SJR11
TX SJR11Proposing 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
11/09/2020
11/09/2020
In Committee
03/03/2021
03/03/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2021
05/31/2021
Introduced Session
87th 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 certain people who qualify under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (often called Obamacare). This means that if federal funds are available to help pay for it, Texas would be required to provide medical assistance to these individuals. The amendment is set to take effect on January 1, 2022, and will be voted on by the public in an election on November 2, 2021.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Health & Human Services (on 03/03/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=SJR11 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/SJ00011I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/SJ00011I.pdf |
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