The 89th Texas Legislative Session marked a watershed moment for parental rights. From long-overdue reforms to bold new constitutional protections, the victories secured this year signal a renewed commitment to protecting the role of parents in Texas law. These wins would not have been possible without a powerful coalition of legislators—and the strategic leadership of Speaker Dustin Burrows. When the 2025 legislative session opened, the Texas House was sharply divided after a contentious race for Speaker. Speaker Burrows rose to the moment, ensuring that the House delivered on critical pro-family reforms. His commitment to parental rights was more than rhetorical—he [...]

Just a few months ago, Texas parents were losing custody of their children—not because of abuse or neglect, but because they couldn’t complete a maze of state-mandated bureaucratic tasks. Judges could override a parent’s decisions without clear evidence of harm. And the very foundation of parental authority rested not in Texas law, but in fragile federal court precedent that could shift with the appointment of a single unelected judge. Families were vulnerable, and parents were left navigating a system stacked against them. That’s why, heading into the 2025 legislative session, the Family Freedom Project made it our mission to turn [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2025 Contact: Jeremy Newman Phone: 214-707-8445 Email: Jeremy@FamilyFreedomProject.org Texas House Passes Two Landmark Measures for Parental Rights AUSTIN, TX — In a major victory for Texas families, the Texas Legislature has given initial approval to two key measures designed to give Texas families the strongest parental rights protections in the country.  Parental Rights Constitutional Amendment – SJR 34 The Parental Rights Constitutional Amendment has passed the Texas House and the Texas Senate, marking a major step toward securing lasting protections for families. This historic constitutional amendment now requires one final procedural vote in the Senate [...]