86R13997 JG-D
 
  By: Lucio S.B. No. 2555
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to the presence of a spiritual leader during the execution
  of a person.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Chapter 43, Code of Criminal Procedure, is
  amended by adding Article 43.205 to read as follows:
         Art. 43.205.  PRESENCE OF SPIRITUAL LEADER DURING EXECUTION.
  The Texas Department of Criminal Justice shall ensure that a
  spiritual leader of the condemned person's choosing is:
               (1)  present in the room during the execution of the
  person; and
               (2)  in close proximity to the person.
         SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2019.