by Texas Right to Life | Aug 16, 2017 | Legislation, Past Sessions
Joe Straus (R-San Antonio), Speaker of the Texas House, gave the state of Texas a gift last night (Tuesday, August 15) when he abruptly ended this First Called Special Session of the 85th Texas Legislature. Members of the Texas House were in the midst of...
by Elizabeth Graham | Aug 16, 2017 | Past Sessions
In a stunning attack on Texas voters, Pro-Lifers, and taxpayer activists, Joe Straus, Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, singlehandedly killed Governor Greg Abbott’s agenda for this First Called Special Session of the...
by Jackson Milton | Aug 15, 2017 | News, Past Sessions
Over two weeks ago, the Senate finally passed all five Pro-Life bills after diligently working day and night to push the bills through their chamber. On July 26th, less than 10 days after the special session began, every Pro-Life bill had passed out of the...
by Texas Right to Life | Aug 12, 2017 | Legislation, Past Sessions
Why does Byron Cook still hold a death grip on Pro-Life Bills? That was the million dollar question buzzing around the Texas Capitol three weeks ago, and apparently, the question remains unanswered. Representative Jonathan Stickland (R-Bedford) asked again this week....
by Texas Right to Life | Aug 9, 2017 | Euthanasia, Issues, Legislation, News, Past Sessions
Consensus on the DNR Consent bill has been reached in the Texas Legislature. Texas Right to Life fully supports this draft and stands with Dr. Greg Bonnen (R-Friendswood) and his 70+ co-authors to protect the rights of hospitalized patients from unauthorized...
by Texas Right to Life | Aug 9, 2017 | Abortion, Issues, Legislation, Media, Media Relations, News, Past Sessions, Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Texas House of Representatives passes Pro-Life Health Insurance Reform Austin, Texas—August 9, 2017: Today, the Texas House of Representatives passed Pro-Life Health Insurance Reform, one of Texas Right to Life’s priority bills and one of the 20...
