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Texas voters have approved Proposition 15, which adds language to the state’s laws aimed at parental rights, the Associated Press calls.
SJR 34 alters language in the state’s constitution to affirm that parents have the responsibility to nurture and protect their children. It also includes language to ensure parents have the right to make decisions regarding their child’s upbringing.
Ballot language: “The constitutional amendment affirming that parents are the primary decision makers for their children.”
Live results: Texas propositions for state constitutional amendments
Texans were asked to decide on 17 constitutional amendments in the Nov. 4, 2025 election.
The propositions were passed by the Texas Legislature earlier this year alongside the new state budget.
See live election results as they come in below.
More election results What was on the ballot?
Texas voters headed to the polls on Nov. 4 to decide on some statewide issues and local positions.
Every voter in Texas was able to vote on 17 propositions in the Texas Constitutional Amendment Election.
A special election was held to fill the congressional seat held by late Rep. Sylvester Turner in Texas’ 18th Congressional District.
Voters in several counties also had elections for positions and measures that impact their community. That might include bonds, school board trustees, city council positions or bonds impacting utility districts.
The Source: The information in this article comes from the Texas Secretary of State website and various county election offices.