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TX SJR12

Joint Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Angela Paxton

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes adding Section 37 to Article I of the Texas Constitution to establish parental rights over children's education

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

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

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

  • Requires voter approval 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

4/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education4/17/2025
Education K-162/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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