88R840 JG-F
By: Eckhardt, et al. S.J.R. No. 21
A JOINT RESOLUTION
proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an individual's
right to personal reproductive autonomy.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Article I, Texas Constitution, is amended by
adding Section 36 to read as follows:
Sec. 36. Each individual residing in this state has the
right to personal reproductive autonomy, and this state recognizes
that right as central to the individual's liberty and dignity to
determine the individual's own life course. This state may not
restrict or prohibit the exercise of that right unless the
restriction or prohibition is justified by a compelling state
interest that is achieved using the least restrictive means
available.
SECTION 2. This proposed constitutional amendment shall be
submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 7, 2023.
The ballot shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the
proposition: "The constitutional amendment establishing an
individual's right to personal reproductive autonomy."