Bill > HJR40

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would require the state of Texas to provide Medicaid medical assistance to all individuals who are eligible 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 expand Medicaid eligibility to cover all individuals for whom federal funds are available through the ACA. The proposed amendment includes a temporary provision specifying that the new section would take effect on January 1, 2026, and expire on January 1, 2027. The proposed amendment would be submitted to voters in a special election on November 4, 2025, with the ballot language clearly stating the proposed Medicaid expansion. If approved, this would significantly broaden healthcare coverage for low-income individuals in Texas by aligning the state's Medicaid program with the federal healthcare law's expansion provisions.

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