TX SJR32

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
12/18/2024

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 Medicaid medical assistance 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 74 to Article XVI of the Texas Constitution, mandating the state to expand Medicaid eligibility to those who can receive federal financial support through the ACA. The proposed amendment includes a temporary provision that would take effect on January 1, 2026, and expire on January 1, 2027. The proposed constitutional change will be submitted to Texas voters for approval at an election on November 4, 2025, with the ballot offering voters the option to vote for or against the Medicaid expansion proposition. If approved, this amendment would significantly broaden access to medical assistance for individuals who currently do not qualify under existing Medicaid guidelines.

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=SJR32

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SJR32
BillText	https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SJ00032I.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
SB637	Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.	Referred to Health & Human Services	Enabled by
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

Bill > SJR32

summary

Introduced Session

Bill Summary

AI Summary

Committee Categories

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Official Document

bill text

bill summary

bill summary

bill summary