Expands Medicaid eligibility in Texas to individuals eligible under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, contingent on voter.

This bill amends the Human Resources Code to expand Medicaid eligibility in Texas to individuals who qualify under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, provided federal matching funds are available. The Health and Human Services Commission must provide medical assistance to all eligible applicants. The executive commissioner must take necessary actions to implement this expansion as soon as possible after the bill's effective date of January 1, 2026, pending voter approval of a constitutional amendment in 2025. If the amendment is not approved, the bill has no effect.

Expands Medicaid eligibility in Texas to individuals eligible under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, contingent on voter.

This bill amends the Human Resources Code to expand Medicaid eligibility in Texas to individuals who qualify under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, provided federal matching funds are available. The Health and Human Services Commission must provide medical assistance to all eligible applicants. The executive commissioner must take necessary actions to implement this expansion as soon as possible after the bill's effective date of January 1, 2026, pending voter approval of a constitutional amendment in 2025. If the amendment is not approved, the bill has no effect.