TX SB637

Bill

Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Introduced
12/18/2024

In Committee
02/03/2025

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead

Introduced Session

89th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

AI Summary

This bill expands Medicaid eligibility in Texas to include all individuals who qualify for federal matching funds under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Texas Health and Human Services Commission would be required to provide medical assistance to these individuals, with the executive commissioner tasked with creating rules for implementation. Starting December 1, 2026, the commission must submit an annual report to state leadership detailing the effects of this expansion, including its impact on the number of uninsured individuals, state and local healthcare costs, and charity and uncompensated care expenses for hospitals. The bill is contingent on a constitutional amendment being approved by voters in 2025, and if approved, would take effect on January 1, 2026. The legislation applies to new eligibility determinations and recertifications made on or after that date. If any federal waivers are required for implementation, the state agency can request them and delay implementation until they are granted.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Molly Cook (D)*, Nathan Johnson (D)*,

Last Action

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

Official Document

https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB637

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB637
BillText	https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB00637I.htm

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HB1355	Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.	Referred to Appropriations	Similar To
HB1423	Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.	Referred to Appropriations	Same As
HB197	Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.	Referred to Appropriations	Same As
HB262	Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.	Referred to Appropriations	Similar To
HB2939	Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.	Referred to Appropriations	Similar To
HB4910	Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.	Referred to Appropriations	Similar To
HB726	Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.	Referred to Appropriations	Same As
HB807	Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.	Referred to Appropriations	Same As
HB814	Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.	Referred to Appropriations	Similar To
SB45	Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.	Co-author authorized	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	Enabling for

Bill

Bill Name

Last Action

Type

HB1355

Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Referred to Appropriations

Similar To

HB1423

Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Referred to Appropriations

Same As

HB197

Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Referred to Appropriations

Same As

HB262

Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Referred to Appropriations

Similar To

HB2939

Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Referred to Appropriations

Similar To

HB4910

Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Referred to Appropriations

Similar To

HB726

Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Referred to Appropriations

Same As

HB807

Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Referred to Appropriations

Same As

HB814

Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Referred to Appropriations

Similar To

SB45

Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Co-author authorized

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

Enabling for

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