Editing Texas Constitution talk:Article I, Section 37 (section)

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Supporters say:

By enshrining in the Texas Constitution the right of a 
parent to exercise care, custody, and control of the parent’s 
children, Proposition 15 would provide a clear and solid 
legal foundation to protect parental rights. 
Courts have long recognized that parents have a 
constitutionally protected right to make decisions for their 
children. This proposition would codify longstanding case 
law in the Texas Constitution to ensure that this important 
right could not be removed or diminished by future court 
opinions. The parent-child relationship is rooted in natural 
law and should be safeguarded. Proposition 15 also would 
make accessing the right simpler, less costly, and easier for 
parents and lawyers, allowing them to cite the Constitution to 
help defend their rights in court.


Critics say:
 
Proposition 15 focuses too heavily on the rights 
of parents without including language to ensure that 
children’s rights and best interests are protected. The 
proposition should further emphasize the duties and 
responsibilities of parents to their children so that parental 
rights cannot override fundamental children’s rights, such 
as the right to basic healthcare or mental health support, as 
well as the ability of children to have their psychological, 
emotional, and social needs met.

Other critics say:
 
While protecting parental rights is essential, 
Proposition 15 contains language that is too vague 
and, as worded, could impose obligations on parents 
or undermine parents’ rights if it were determined that 
parents have not met their responsibilities.