The resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to the Texas Constitution that would explicitly protect the rights of parents to raise their children. It seeks to add a new section, Section 37, to Article I, which would affirm that parents have the inherent right to exercise care, custody, and control over their children, as well as to make decisions regarding their upbringing. Furthermore, it stipulates that the state or any political subdivision cannot interfere with these parental rights unless such interference is essential to serve a compelling governmental interest and is narrowly tailored to achieve that interest.
The proposed amendment is set to be presented to voters in an election scheduled for November 4, 2025. The ballot will include a proposition allowing voters to express their support or opposition to the amendment, which emphasizes the role of parents as the primary decision-makers in their children's lives.