Austin, TX — Today, Abbott announced his priorities for the special session — the vast majority are fringe issues (like abortion restrictions) that attack the fundamental rights of everyday Texans. Abortion is a safe and common procedure, and the majority of Texans–54%– do not want to see new restrictions. We’re just weeks away from SB8–the […]
Austin, TX – Last night the Texas Legislature passed HB 1280, a trigger bill that will ban all abortion in Texas if the Supreme Court dismantles the constitutional rights protected by Roe v. Wade. When signed by Governor Abbott, this bill would make abortion care a first-degree felony subjecting doctors to criminal, civil, and disciplinary
Texas bans abortion as early as 6 weeks and opens up our courts to frivolous lawsuits, despite widespread opposition Austin, TX – Governor Abbott just signed into law SB 8, one of the most extreme anti-abortion bills in the country. This bill bans abortion as early as six weeks gestation before most people know they
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Texas bans abortion as early as 6 weeks and opens up our courts to frivolous lawsuits, despite widespread opposition Austin, TX – The Texas Legislature just passed SB 8, one of the most extreme anti-abortion bills in the country. If signed by Governor Abbott, this bill will ban abortion as early as six weeks gestation.
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HB 1515/ SB 8 Would Allow Anyone to Sue Texas Physicians for Providing Abortion Care or Referring People for Abortion Care SB 8 Scheduled for House Floor Debate Wednesday AUSTIN – Over 200 physicians including obstetrician gynecologists, family physicians, pediatricians, internists, emergency room physicians, psychiatrists, dermatologists, and radiologists have signed an open letter to House
County Attorneys, State Elected Officials, City and County Officials, Former Judges and Law Professors Sign Letter HB 1515/SB 8 Would Allow Anyone to Sue Texans for Providing Abortions or Helping Someone Access Abortion AUSTIN – Over 370 attorneys including county attorneys, current and former elected officials, former judges, law professors, and other members of the
Last week, the House heard seven anti-abortion restrictions that have already passed in the Senate. Coupled with the existing restrictions in Texas, accessing abortion care under the proposed policies would be impossible. Here’s what anti-abortion lawmakers are just steps away from passing: #1) 6-week abortion ban: HB 1515 / SB 8 is an extreme and
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Including HB 1515, which would ban abortions before most Texans even know they are pregnant and opens a backdoor for frivolous civil suits. Austin, TX – Today, rather than addressing the global COVID-19 pandemic, the House Public Health Committee will hold a hearing for six new abortion restrictions. HB 1515, the House version of SB
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SB 8 would ban abortions before most Texans even know they are pregnant and opens a backdoor for civil suits for any abortion ‘violation’. Austin, TX – The Senate Chamber passed SB 8, a six-week ban that is unlike any ban ever filed or passed. This bill would allow any person, Texan or not, to
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Did you know that the bills that most impact abortion access in your community are decided at the state level? Texas lawmakers are taking up dozens of abortion and reproductive health bills—and bills are now quickly moving through the legislative process. You can follow along with our new Abortion Access Bill Tracker to keep up
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Texas could soon criminalize all abortion. But together, we still have the power to take back our futures. Right now, Avow canvassers are working in the field and talking to voters about what abortion access means to our communities.
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