TX SJR6

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
02/03/2025

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 the state of Texas to provide medical assistance to all individuals who qualify for federal matching funds under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), a comprehensive healthcare reform law passed in 2010. The amendment would add a new Section 74 to Article XVI of the Texas Constitution, mandating that the state expand Medicaid eligibility to cover additional low-income individuals who are currently not covered. The proposed amendment would take effect on January 1, 2026, and the temporary provision related to its implementation would expire on January 1, 2027. If approved, the amendment would be submitted to Texas voters in a special election on November 4, 2025, with the ballot language clearly stating the proposed expansion of Medicaid eligibility. This resolution aims to increase healthcare access for more low-income residents by leveraging available federal funding through the ACA.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Molly Cook (D)*, Judith Zaffirini (D)*,

Last Action

Referred to Health & Human Services (on 02/03/2025)

Official Document

https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SJR6

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SJR6
BillText	https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SJ00006I.htm

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
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
HJR61	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
SB45	Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.	Co-author authorized	Enabled by
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

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