1/ The Texas House is debating a $246 billion budget proposal for the state today.
Lawmakers will vote on issues ranging from Medicaid expansion to border security.
Here’s what you need to know, and here’s how to follow along. #TXlege bit.ly/3sCQ3tz
Lawmakers will vote on issues ranging from Medicaid expansion to border security.
Here’s what you need to know, and here’s how to follow along. #TXlege bit.ly/3sCQ3tz
2/ Texas is currently among a minority of states that have declined to expand Medicaid coverage to people with incomes near or below the poverty line.
One budget amendment would broaden eligibility for Medicaid to the maximum allowed under federal law. bit.ly/3sCQ3tz
One budget amendment would broaden eligibility for Medicaid to the maximum allowed under federal law. bit.ly/3sCQ3tz
3/ Another issue: Questions remain about how tens of billions of dollars in coronavirus relief aid should be used — and whether it will arrive in time for state lawmakers to use this legislative session. bit.ly/3sCQ3tz
4/ No matter what passes today, the budget could — and likely will — change.
House and Senate lawmakers will meet later in a conference committee to iron out the differences in their budgets. bit.ly/3sCQ3tz
House and Senate lawmakers will meet later in a conference committee to iron out the differences in their budgets. bit.ly/3sCQ3tz
5/5 Watch the debate live here and follow our live blog for updates throughout the day. bit.ly/3sCQ3tz
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