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HHSC Submits Legislative Appropriations Request
Texas Medicaid·TX·General
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Sep 9, 2026
Summary
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has submitted its Legislative Appropriations Request for fiscal years 2028-29, outlining funding priorities for the 90th Legislature and identifying a required 3% base budget reduction. This is a legislative budget planning document with no immediate billing or coverage changes, but may signal future policy adjustments affecting Texas Medicaid programs.
Action Required
No immediate action required. Billing team should monitor HHSC announcements and TMHP updates for actual policy changes resulting from the 2027 legislative session. Flag this document for leadership review to anticipate potential Medicaid reimbursement or coverage changes in late 2027 or 2028.