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TX HJR155

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cody Vasut

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes adding Section 37 to Article I of the Texas Constitution to establish a parent's right to direct their child's education

  • Defines "parent" broadly to include natural parents, stepparents, adoptive parents, legal guardians, and other legal custodians

  • Grants parents specific rights including: making reasonable choices within public schools, choosing private school or homeschool alternatives, accessing teaching materials and textbooks, attending school board meetings, and viewing their child's student records including health records

  • Prohibits denial or restriction of these parental rights based on disability status of either the parent or child

  • Requires the amendment be submitted to voters at an election on November 4, 2025

Legislative Description

Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a parent's right to direct a child's education.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Education

3/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education3/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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