By Hupp H.J.R. No. 31 76R3595 MLS-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 that may not be achieved in a less 1-9 intrusive and more reasonable manner. 1-10 SECTION 2. This proposed constitutional amendment shall be 1-11 submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 2, 1999. 1-12 The ballot shall be printed to provide for voting for or against 1-13 the proposition: "The constitutional amendment recognizing a 1-14 personal right of privacy."