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TX SB760
Bill
Status
4/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lois Kolkhorst
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AI Summary
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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