By: Dutton H.J.R. No. 30 73R2351 DAK-D A JOINT RESOLUTION 1-1 proposing a constitutional amendment relating to a right of 1-2 privacy. 1-3 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: 1-4 SECTION 1. Article I of the Texas Constitution is amended by 1-5 adding Section 8a to read as follows: 1-6 Sec. 8a. The right of every individual to privacy is 1-7 recognized and may not be infringed without the showing of a 1-8 compelling state interest. This section does not limit the 1-9 public's right of access to public records and meetings as provided 1-10 by law. 1-11 SECTION 2. This proposed constitutional amendment shall be 1-12 submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 2, 1993. 1-13 The ballot shall be printed to provide for voting for or against 1-14 the proposition: "The constitutional amendment recognizing a 1-15 personal right of privacy."