Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an individual's right to personal reproductive autonomy.

HJR 12 proposes adding Section 37 to the Texas Constitution to establish a right to personal reproductive autonomy for all individuals in Texas. This would directly affect residents seeking reproductive healthcare by guaranteeing the right to: (1) obtain abortions up to 24 weeks post-fertilization, (2) access abortions after 24 weeks to preserve life or health, and (3) obtain contraception. The amendment would require voter approval in the November 2025 election, with the ballot phrasing "The constitutional amendment establishing an individual's right to personal reproductive autonomy." If passed, this would amend the state constitution to protect these specific reproductive rights.