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TX HJR7
TX HJR7Proposing 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
11/14/2022
11/14/2022
In Committee
02/28/2023
02/28/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th 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 a constitutional amendment to expand eligibility for Medicaid, a government health insurance program, to include individuals who qualify for federal matching funds under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), often referred to as Obamacare. The ACA is a federal law enacted in 2010 aimed at increasing health insurance coverage. This amendment would require the state to provide medical assistance to these individuals, contingent on the availability of federal funds. The proposed amendment is set to take effect on January 1, 2024, and will be submitted to voters for approval on November 7, 2023.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select (on 02/28/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HJR7 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HJ00007I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HJ00007I.pdf |
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