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  89R2860 MM-D     By: Lalani H.B. No. 181       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to a requirement that public institutions of higher   education provide applicants with certain information regarding   eligibility for public health programs.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Subchapter Z, Chapter 51, Education Code, is   amended by adding Section 51.9199 to read as follows:           Sec.   51.9199.     REQUIRED INFORMATION REGARDING PUBLIC HEALTH   PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY.     (a)     In this section, "institution of higher   education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.           (b)     An institution of higher education shall distribute to   each applicant for admission as an entering freshman or   undergraduate transfer student information designed to educate and   inform the applicant about eligibility requirements for public   health benefits coverage, including coverage under Medicaid and the   child health plan program. The information must:                   (1)     clearly explain the eligibility requirements for   the applicable public health programs;                 (2)     address the most common health care needs of the   student population in relation to the public health benefits that   may be available to the applicant under the public health programs;                   (3)     be tailored specifically to the student population   who may complete the necessary forms independently; and                 (4)     include the enrollment procedures for the public   health programs, including a link to the Health and Human Services   Commission's Internet website that displays that enrollment   information.           (c)     To support the provision of information under   Subsection (b), the Health and Human Services Commission shall   develop informational material about the eligibility requirements   for public health benefits coverage, including coverage under   Medicaid and the child health plan program, that is:                 (1)  up to date; and                 (2)  clear and easy to understand.          SECTION 2.  Section 51.9199, Education Code, as added by   this Act, applies beginning with the 2025 fall semester.          SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect immediately if it receives   a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as   provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.  If this   Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this   Act takes effect September 1, 2025.