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HB 2531 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the reimbursement rate for meals provided under the home-delivered meals program.

HB 2531 sets a new $10 per meal reimbursement rate for Texas' home-delivered meals program, which serves seniors and individuals with disabilities under three federal programs: the STAR+PLUS HCBS waiver, Title XX community services, and the Older Americans Act. The bill requires annual adjustments to this rate by October 1 each year to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) from the previous fiscal year. The base rate takes effect April 1, 2025, and the bill becomes fully effective September 1, 2025, with provisions allowing state agencies to delay implementation if federal waivers are needed.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes $10 meal reimbursement rate with CPI adjustments, increasing state funding for senior/disability meal programs under federal mandates, directly advancing fiscal support for essential human services.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes higher reimbursement rates for home-delivered meals serving seniors/disabled under healthcare-linked programs (STAR+PLUS, Older Americans Act), ensuring program sustainability and access to nutrition support critical for health ou...92% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 17, 2025 Last action Mar 17, 2025
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Mar 17, 2025
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Referred to Human Services
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Mar 17, 2025
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Terry Meza
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