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TX HJR23
TX HJR23Proposing 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
03/01/2021
03/01/2021
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, to include individuals for whom federal matching funds are available under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (often called Obamacare), a federal law aimed at increasing health insurance coverage. This change would require the state to provide medical assistance to these individuals, with the amendment taking effect on January 1, 2022, and expiring on January 1, 2023, unless voters approve it at an election on November 2, 2021.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (15)
Garnet Coleman (D)*,
Celia Israel (D)*,
Toni Rose (D)*,
John Turner (D)*,
Michelle Beckley (D),
Diego Bernal (D),
Ana Hernandez (D),
Donna Howard (D),
Oscar Longoria (D),
Ray Lopez (D),
Ina Minjarez (D),
Claudia Ordaz Perez (D),
Ramon Romero (D),
Carl Sherman (D),
Hubert Vo (D),
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations (on 03/01/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=HJR23 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/HJ00023I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/HJ00023I.pdf |
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