S.J.R. No. 19
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, intermediate care facility for individuals with an
intellectual disability, residence providing home and
community-based services, or state supported living center, as
those terms are defined by general law, has the right to designate
an essential caregiver with whom the facility, residence, or center
may not prohibit in-person visitation.
(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a) of this section, the
legislature by general law may provide guidelines for a facility,
residence, 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."
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that S.J.R. No. 19 was adopted by the Senate
on March 17, 2021, by the following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 0; and that
the Senate concurred in House amendment on May 27, 2021, by the
following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 1.
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Secretary of the Senate
I hereby certify that S.J.R. No. 19 was adopted by the House,
with amendment, on May 24, 2021, by the following vote: Yeas 142,
Nays 1, one present not voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House
Received:
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Date
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Secretary of State