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TX HJR9
TX HJR9Proposing 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 for low-income individuals, to include all individuals for whom federal matching funds are available under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (often called Obamacare), a federal law that expanded health insurance coverage. This change would require the state to provide medical assistance to these individuals starting January 1, 2022, with a temporary provision expiring on January 1, 2023, and the amendment would be put to a vote of the people on November 2, 2021.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
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=HJR9 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/HJ00009I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/HJ00009I.pdf |
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