Texas voters approved two state constitutional amendments in statewide votes, NBC News projects, part of a slew of state ballot measures voters around the country considered on Tuesday.

The ballot measures amend Texas’ constitution to clarify that only U.S. citizens can vote in the state and to enshrine parental rights.

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Proponents of the ballot measure say that parental rights are already guaranteed in Texas because of existing case law, but a constitutional amendment will ensure parental rights are observed even if case law changes in the future.

“Over the last 100 years, federal case law has outlined specific areas in which parents have a constitutionally protected right to make decisions for their children. However, rights found in case law can change a

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