87R3549 JG-D     By: Lopez H.B. No. 2045       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate the housing   needs of senior citizens who are lesbian, gay, bisexual,   transgender, queer, or questioning.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  (a) In this section, "task force" means the task   force established under this section.          (b)  The task force is established to evaluate the housing   needs of senior citizens who are lesbian, gay, bisexual,   transgender, queer, or questioning and to develop potential housing   solutions to address those needs and provide to those senior   citizens safe, affordable housing options. In conducting the   evaluation, the task force shall assess the evolving housing needs   of senior citizens who may need to transition into a long-term care   facility, including an assisted living facility or a nursing   facility.          (c)  The task force is composed of the following 10 members:                (1)  the chair of the LGBTQ caucus of the house of   representatives, to serve as presiding officer of the task force;   and                (2)  nine members appointed by the governor as follows:                      (A)  three appropriately qualified individuals   who are representatives of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,   queer, or questioning community;                      (B)  three individuals with appropriate expertise   on issues faced by the aging population, which may include   representatives of the Coalition for Aging LGBT, assisted living   facilities, or nursing facilities; and                      (C)  three individuals with appropriate expertise   in the area of public safety and housing, which may include one or   more representatives of the Texas Department of Housing and   Community Affairs.          (d)  In making the appointments under Subsection (c) of this   section, the governor shall seek input from appropriately qualified   organizations and stakeholders, including the Coalition for Aging   LGBT and Equality Texas.          (e)  The governor shall make the appointments required by   Subsection (c) of this section not later than November 1, 2021.          (f)  The task force shall meet at the call of the presiding   officer. The task force may meet in person or by electronic means.          (g)  A task force member is not entitled to compensation for   service on the task force but may be reimbursed for actual and   necessary expenses incurred in performing task force duties. The   task force may accept gifts, grants, and donations to pay for those   expenses.          (h)  Not later than September 1, 2022, the task force shall   prepare and submit to the governor, the legislature, and the Texas   Department of Housing and Community Affairs a written report   summarizing the results of the evaluation conducted under   Subsection (b) of this section and proposing potential housing   solutions, including any legislative recommendations.          (i)  The task force is abolished and this Act expires   December 1, 2022.          SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.