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TX HJR24
TX HJR24Proposing 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 certain people who qualify under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (often called Obamacare). This federal law, along with its amendments, makes federal money available to states to help cover the healthcare costs of more individuals, and this resolution aims to ensure Texas takes advantage of that funding by making more people eligible for Medicaid. 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
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
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=HJR24 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/HJ00024I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/HJ00024I.pdf |
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