Proposing a constitutional amendment to affirm parents' rights to make decisions for their children.
Texas SJR34 proposes a constitutional amendment to protect parents' rights to make decisions for their children. It establishes that parents have the inherent right to exercise care, custody, and control of their child and to make decisions for their upbringing. The state or any political subdivision can only interfere if it is essential to further a compelling governmental interest and narrowly tailored to accomplish that interest. This amendment will be submitted to voters in the November 4, 2025 election.
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