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TX SJR34

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

5/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bryan Hughes

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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 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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