by Emily K. Cook | Jul 19, 2017 | News
That’s the million-dollar question buzzing around the Texas Capitol during this first week of the First Called Special Session of the Texas Legislature. And a million-dollars is likely what Republican Byron Cook from Corsicana will spend seeking re-election in his...
by Emily K. Cook | Jul 12, 2017 | Past Sessions
This is the fourth in a series of articles previewing Pro-Life issues and debates expected for the Special Session of the 85th Texas Legislature that begins on July 18, 2017. For two decades, Texas Right to Life has pushed for policy reform protecting patients’...
by Emily K. Cook | May 31, 2017 | News
Once again in the Texas House of Representatives, Byron Cook (R-Corsicana) singlehandedly obstructed priority Pro-Life legislation that would safeguard the unborn, move the cultural conversation toward Life, expose the barbaric and inhumane practice of abortion, and...
by Emily K. Cook | May 4, 2017 | Legislation, Past Sessions
In Austin, the Texas Right to Life legislative team works not only to protect innocent human life by reducing abortions and protecting patients, but also pays particular attention to attempts thwarting the Pro-Life movement’s First Amendment ability to engage in such...
by Emily K. Cook | Apr 19, 2017 | Active State Laws, Legislation
Two comprehensive medical ethics reform measures are pending, without yet receiving a committee hearing, in the Texas Legislature. Senate Bill 1213 by Senator Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola) and House Bill 4090 by Representative Stephanie Klick, R.N. (R – Fort Worth) both...
