by Emily K. Cook | Mar 29, 2017 | Abortion, Blog, Healthcare, Issues, Legislation, News, Past Sessions
House Bill 3958, carried by Rep. Larry Gonzales (R- Round Rock), is dubbed the “Interstate Medical Licensure Compact,” and HB 3958 aims to increase the portability of medical licenses across state lines, paving an alternative pathway for physicians to practice in...
by Emily K. Cook | Mar 20, 2017 | Euthanasia, Healthcare, Issues, Legislation, News, Past Sessions
The deadline for filing bills was Friday, March 10 and two comprehensive medical ethics reform measures were filed in the Texas Legislature. Senate Bill 1213 by Senator Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola) and House Bill 4090 by Representative Stephanie Klick, R.N. (R –...
by Emily K. Cook | Mar 7, 2017 | Blog, Issues, Legislation, News, Past Sessions
The mission of Texas Right to Life seeks to articulate and protect the Right to Life of defenseless human beings, born and unborn, through legal, peaceful, and prayerful means. This commitment is derived from a belief that each human being, from the moment of...
by Emily K. Cook | Feb 24, 2017 | Abortion, Issues, Legislation, News, Past Sessions
Last week, the Health and Human Services Committee of the Texas Senate held a public hearing on major Pro-Life legislation, Senate Bill 415. Authored by Senator Charles Perry (R-Lubbock) and a top legislative priority of Texas Right to Life, Senate Bill 415...
by Emily K. Cook | Feb 21, 2017 | Blog, Denial of Treatment, Euthanasia, Healthcare, Issues, News, Past Sessions
This past Friday, two members of Texas Right to Life’s legislative team served as patient advocates for two separate patients who found themselves victims of the draconian Texas Advance Directives Act. Found in Chapter 166 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, the...
