Bill > HJR33

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to the Texas Constitution that would establish an individual's fundamental right to personal reproductive autonomy. Specifically, the amendment would add a new Section 37 to Article I, explicitly recognizing that each person residing in Texas has the right to make their own reproductive decisions as a core aspect of personal liberty and human dignity. The proposed amendment would require that any state restrictions on this right must meet a high legal standard: they can only be imposed if there is a compelling state interest, and even then, only through the least restrictive means possible. The proposed amendment would be submitted to Texas voters for approval at a special election on November 4, 2025, with the ballot language directly asking voters whether they support establishing a constitutional right to personal reproductive autonomy. If approved, this amendment would provide state constitutional protection for reproductive decision-making, potentially offering broader protections than existing federal legal frameworks.

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