WASHINGTON — Texas voters on Tuesday approved a constitutional amendment affirming parental rights.

The measure adds language to the state constitution affirming that parents are the primary decision-makers for their children and bear the responsibility to nurture and protect their children. The Associated Press declared the measure passed at 10:31 p.m. EST.

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