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J.B. Williams, J.D.


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A Bit of Background

The following backgrounds help summarize the author's views on both the general topic: Texas and more specifically 88th Legislature Laws as it relates to that topic.

Brief Summary of Texas

Texas is truly a Republic. There are a multitude of items that to modify the state constitution must be modified. So there are times when Constitutional amendments are on the voting ballots. While I sometimes abhor the wording, the concept that all of those legally able to vote in Texas must vote on the change is a good one. And bills in Texas are generally short, making it easier for everyone to understand.

Summary of 88th Legislature Laws

The blogs here will discuss the laws passed by Congress and signed into law, as well as those, passed by Congress and approved by the voters to become law. There are a multitude of laws and each time I post blogs I will notate here the current effective date if it is different from prior blogs. I am currently posting bills that took effect immediately - those bills total 336. I am currently posting regarding larger bills, so each blog covers a single bill.

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Blog Summary

HB 12 - Extends Medicaid coverage to at least 6 months following a birth or involuntary miscarriage or to 12 months.

HB 1357 - This repeals a section of the Human Resources Code.

HB 1743 - This is meant to ensure that eligible inmates received supplemental nutrition assistance from the time they are released.



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3 bills that modify the Human Resources Code

Published: 2024-04-15

HB 12

Duration of services provided under Medicaid to women following pregnancy

Medicaid coverage continues for a woman who is eligible medical assistance for pregnant women for a period of not less than:

  • 6 months following the date of delivery or experiencing an involuntary miscarriage (already existed under the law); and
  • 12 months that begins on the last day of the pregnancy and ends on the last day of the month in which the 12 month period ends (all added)

HB 1357

Medicaid reimbursement for certain medication-assisted treatments for opiods or substance use disorder

This law repealed the Human Resources Code, Section 32.0.115(e).

HB 1743

Regarding certain inmates eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits on discharge or release from confinement

An inmate is one confined in a facility operated or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The commission and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice will enter a memorandum for understanding to ensure that inmates who are likely to be eligible for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits are assessed prior to discharge or release on parole, mandatory supervision, or conditional pardon. The memorandum must:

  • establish a procedure by which the commission shall accept and process the applications from inmates; and
  • define the roles and responsibilities of each agency

The memorandum must also be tailored to ensure an eligible inmate may begin receiving benefits at the time of their discharge or release on parole, mandatory supervision, or conditional pardon. And the executive commissioner shall adopt rules to ensure that this all happens.

 


J.B. Williams, J.D.

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