The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated. 38.23 has broader restrictions on unlawful searches than the 4th Amendment requires.The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits the federal government from conducting "unreasonable searches and seizures. In every case, the Fourth Amendment gives citizens protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. The Fourth Amendment guarantees your right to privacy. The Fourth Amendment pertains to searching a person or their property. To register to vote, most people will have to fill out and submit a paper application. Today, the Deputy Secretary of State Joe Esparza drew the ballot order for the 14 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. Amendment Four to the Constitution was ratified on December 15, 1791. It protects the American people from unreasonable searches and seizures.