HJR 28 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the rights of parents to direct the upbringing of their children.

This Texas constitutional amendment would establish parents' fundamental right to direct their children's upbringing, including decisions about education, medical care, religious training, and overall custody. If approved by voters in November 2025, it would add a new Section 37 to the Texas Constitution explicitly protecting these parental rights. The amendment directly affects all Texas parents and children by creating a constitutional basis for parental decision-making authority. It does not change current laws but would require future laws to align with this constitutional standard.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 3, 2025 Last action Mar 3, 2025
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