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TX HJR92

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

11/13/2024

Primary Sponsor

Andy Hopper

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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 parental rights regarding education

  • Grants parents the constitutional right to direct their child's education "in any manner the parent chooses" using money available to them

  • Establishes a legal presumption that parents act in the best interest of their child

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

  • Ballot language would allow voters to approve or reject "establishing a parent's right to direct the education of the parent's child"

Legislative Description

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

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Education

3/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education3/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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