TX HJR61

Bill

Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Introduced
11/12/2024

In Committee
03/04/2025

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
06/02/2025

Introduced Session

89th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

AI Summary

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would require Texas to expand Medicaid eligibility to all individuals who qualify for federal matching funds under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). Specifically, the amendment would add a new section to Article XVI of the Texas Constitution mandating that the state provide medical assistance to anyone applying for aid who can receive federal matching funds through the ACA. The proposed amendment would take effect on January 1, 2026, and includes a temporary provision that expires on January 1, 2027. The proposed constitutional change would be submitted to Texas voters for approval at a statewide election on November 4, 2025, with the ballot language clearly stating the proposed Medicaid expansion. If approved, this amendment would significantly broaden healthcare access by allowing more low-income individuals to qualify for Medicaid through federal healthcare funding.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Ron Reynolds (D)*,

Last Action

Referred to Appropriations (on 03/04/2025)

Official Document

https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HJR61

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HJR61
BillText	https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HJ00061I.htm

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HB726	Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.	Referred to Appropriations	Enabled by
HJR100	Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.	Referred to Appropriations	Same As
HJR131	Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.	Referred to Appropriations	Same As
HJR21	Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.	Referred to Appropriations	Same As
HJR69	Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.	Referred to Appropriations	Same As
SJR32	Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.	Referred to Health & Human Services	Same As
SJR6	Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.	Referred to Health & Human Services	Same As

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