Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 961: Relating to fraud prevention and verifying eligibility for benefits under Medicaid.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 961 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to fraud prevention and verifying eligibility for benefits under Medicaid. Primary sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst (Republican), Candy Noble (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2025): Postponed.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lois Kolkhorst | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Candy Noble | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Creighton | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bob Hall | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Charles Schwertner | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Kevin Sparks | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Postponed
- Point of order withdrawn
- Record vote
- Amendment tabled
- Read 2nd time
- Placed on General State Calendar
- Considered in Calendars
- Committee report sent to Calendars
- Committee report distributed
- Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
- Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
- Considered in formal meeting
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