"On Tuesday, nearly 70% of Texas voters approved Proposition 15, a state constitutional amendment granting parents the right "to exercise care, custody, and control" of decisions concerning their own kids' upbringing. Though the proposition passed, critics call the new amendment's language "vague" and worry that it could actually erode parental rights or even forbid the state from intervening in cases of child abuse."
""Placing the rights of parents in the Texas constitution would ensure the longevity of these rights for future generations," he said, according to The Center Square The Parental Rights Foundation and the Texas Home School Coalition both supported Proposition 15. These "parents' rights" organizations echo right-wing rhetoric about how parents should have the right to prevent their children from being exposed to "controversial topics" and instead learn "pro-family" values, respectively. Often, these rhetorical terms refer to any LGBTQ+-inclusive curriculum or policies that anti-LGBTQ+ parents may object to."
Nearly 70% of Texas voters approved Proposition 15, adding a constitutional guarantee that parents can exercise care, custody, and control over decisions about their children's upbringing. Supporters, including Republican state Sen. Bryan Hughes and groups like the Parental Rights Foundation and the Texas Home School Coalition, argue the amendment protects parental authority and secures those rights against changing judicial interpretations. Critics warn the amendment's language is vague and broad, potentially undermining state child-protection interventions and inviting misinterpretation. The measure is tied to efforts to limit LGBTQ+-inclusive curricula and empower parents to restrict exposure to contested school topics.
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