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TX SJR34
Joint Resolution
Status
Passed
5/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bryan Hughes
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AI Summary
- Proposes adding Section 37 to Article I of the Texas Constitution to establish parental rights as a fundamental right
- Affirms that parents have the responsibility to nurture and protect their children and the corresponding right to exercise care, custody, and control over them
- Grants parents the constitutional right to make decisions concerning their child's upbringing
- Scheduled for voter approval at an election on November 4, 2025
- Adopted by the Senate 31-0 on March 11, 2025, and by the House 112-22 on May 14, 2025
Legislative Description
Proposing a constitutional amendment affirming the rights and responsibilities of parents.
Family
Last Action
Filed with the Secretary of State
5/21/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence3/25/2025
State Affairs2/7/2025
Full Bill Text
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