Texas lawmakers file House and Senate bills to expand Medicaid
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On November 9, 2026, State Rep. John Bucy filed a bill that would direct the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to expand Medicaid. A Senate companion was also filed.
Republicans still hold the Senate majority, and the Legislature convenes January 12, 2027. No health center is named.
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The Texas Tribune (Bill filing begins for a divided 2027 Texas Legislature, November 9, 2026)Part of
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FQHC Talent. (2026, November 9). Texas lawmakers file House and Senate bills to expand Medicaid. Source: The Texas Tribune (Bill filing begins for a divided 2027 Texas Legislature, November 9, 2026). Retrieved November 11, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/tx-bucy-bill-direct-medicaid-expansion-filed-november-2026