Bill
HJR 12
Proposed Texas constitutional amendment establishing individual right to reproductive autonomy, requiring legislative and voter approval to override existing abortion restrictions.
HJR 12 proposes a constitutional amendment to the Texas Constitution that would establish an explicit individual right to personal reproductive autonomy. This would require approval by both the Texas legislature and Texas voters through a referendum. The amendment would constitutionally protect reproductive decision-making at the state level.
Texas currently has some of the nation's most restrictive abortion laws following the 2022 Dobbs decision. A constitutional amendment enshrining reproductive autonomy would fundamentally override existing state restrictions and prevent future legislative efforts to further limit reproductive choices. This represents a direct challenge to the current legislative direction on reproductive policy in Texas.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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