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TX SB760

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lois Kolkhorst

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Early voting clerks must notify the Health and Human Services Commission when they receive mail ballot applications from addresses at long-term care facilities (assisted living, nursing, and intermediate care facilities licensed under state health codes)

  • Upon notification, the Health and Human Services Commission must inform the specific facility in writing that a mail ballot was requested for one of their residents

  • Facilities must determine within 5 business days whether the resident has a legal guardian or agent appointed through durable or medical power of attorney, and if so, notify that guardian or agent of the ballot request

  • The Health and Human Services Commission must conduct compliance audits covering at least 2.5% of licensed facilities within 45 days after each primary and general election for state and county officers

  • Failure to comply with these notification requirements may result in denial, suspension, or revocation of a facility's license; the act takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to an application for a ballot to be voted by mail submitted by certain residents of an assisted living facility, a nursing facility, or an intermediate care facility.

Elections

Last Action

Committee report sent to Calendars

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Elections4/22/2025
Health & Human Services2/26/2025
State Affairs2/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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