Texas § CN.37 - PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § CN.37 — PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CN.37. PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. To enshrine truths that are deeply rooted in this nation's history and traditions, the people of Texas hereby affirm that a parent has the responsibility to nurture and protect the parent's child and the corresponding fundamental right to exercise care, custody, and control of the parent's child, including the right to make decisions concerning the child's upbringing. (Added Nov. 4, 2025.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § CN.37
What does The Texas Constitution § CN.37 cover?
Section CN.37 ("PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Texas § CN.37?
A common citation format is "The Texas Constitution § CN.37" (Texas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Texas law?
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