System updates will be applied on February 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM. These updates will include changes to the user interface. Work is expected to take approximately 30 minutes to complete, during which the site will be unavailable.

Amend CSHB 1 as follows:

In Article II, appropriation for the Health and Human Services Commission, insert the following appropriately-numbered rider to read as follows and renumber any subsequent riders accordingly:

"AGENCY DIRECTIVE FOR PAYMENT OF MEDICAID CONTRACTORS. Notwithstanding any other provisions, the agency is directed to make payment to all legally operating Medicaid contractors and service providers within a timely manner after receiving valid proof of services rendered for services."