Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a parent's right to direct a child's education.
HJR 155 proposes a constitutional amendment establishing parents' rights to direct their child's education in Texas. If approved by voters, it would add Section 37 to the Texas Constitution, granting parents (including legal guardians and custodians) specific rights: choosing public school options, selecting alternative education like private or homeschooling, accessing school materials and records (including health records), and attending school meetings. The amendment prohibits denying these rights based on disability and allows the legislature to create processes to uphold them. The proposal requires voter approval in the November 2025 election.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 24, 2025
Last action Mar 24, 2025
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Mar 24, 2025
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Referred to Public Education
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Mar 24, 2025
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2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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