TX HJR131

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
02/05/2025

In Committee
03/19/2025

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 include 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 that the state provide medical assistance to all individuals who apply and for whom federal matching funds are available through the ACA. The amendment is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and the temporary provision will expire on January 1, 2027. The proposed amendment will be submitted to voters for approval at the November 4, 2025 election, with the ballot language clearly stating the proposition to expand Medicaid eligibility. If approved, this would significantly broaden access to medical assistance for low-income individuals in Texas by aligning the state's Medicaid program with the federal healthcare law's expanded coverage guidelines.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Lauren Simmons (D)*,

Last Action

Referred to Appropriations (on 03/19/2025)

Official Document

https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HJR131

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HJR131
BillText	https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HJ00131I.htm

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HB2604	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
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
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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