87R2072 SRA-D
By: Frank H.J.R. No. 46
A JOINT RESOLUTION
proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a right for
residents of certain facilities to designate an essential caregiver
for in-person visitation.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Article I, Texas Constitution, is amended by
adding Section 35 to read as follows:
Sec. 35. (a) A resident of a nursing facility, assisted
living facility, or state supported living center, as those terms
are defined by general law, has the right to designate at least one
essential caregiver with whom the facility or center may not
prohibit in-person visitation.
(b) The legislature by general law may provide for
guidelines for a facility or center described by Subsection (a) of
this section to follow in establishing essential caregiver
visitation policies and procedures.
SECTION 2. This proposed constitutional amendment shall be
submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 2, 2021.
The ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the
proposition: "The constitutional amendment establishing a right
for residents of certain facilities to designate an essential
caregiver for in-person visitation."