by Rebecca Weaver | Jun 30, 2017 | Legislation, News, Past Sessions
This is the first in a series of articles previewing the issues and debates expected for the Special Session of the 85th Texas Legislature that begins on July 18, 2017. While Congress considers legislation to repeal and replace the Patient Protection and...
by Texas Right to Life | Jun 7, 2017 | Abortion, Issues, Legislation, Media, News, Past Sessions, Press Releases
Austin, Texas—June 7, 2017: Yesterday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 8 into law. Senate Bill 8 prohibits partial-birth abortion, regulates the disposition of abortion victims, and, as amended, bans dismemberment abortions. When SB 8...
by Texas Right to Life | Jun 6, 2017 | Legislation, Media, News, Past Sessions, Press Releases
Austin, Texas – June 6, 2017: Today, Texas Governor Greg Abbott called for a special session for the 85th Texas Legislature, which will start July 18. The governor announced that he will add 19 items to the special session call once the Legislature passes a...
by Elizabeth Graham | May 31, 2017 | Abortion, Healthcare, Issues, Legislation, News, Past Sessions
The 85th Session of the Texas Legislature brought two substantial Pro-Life victories because of the leadership of Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, the Texas Senate, and the tenacity of the Freedom Caucus of the Texas House of Representatives. Unfortunately, the...
by Texas Right to Life | May 26, 2017 | Legislation, News, Past Sessions
With only a few days left in the 85th Session of the Texas Legislature, the Conference Committee on Senate Bill 1 released the final version of the budget that restored two key Pro-Life provisions. After an early decision document was published by the Conference...
by Texas Right to Life | May 26, 2017 | Abortion, Legislation, Media, News, Past Sessions, Press Releases
Austin, Texas—May 26, 2017: Today, the Texas Senate approved Senate Bill 8 as amended by the Texas House of Representatives, which includes the Dismemberment Abortion Ban Amendment. Senate Bill 8 prohibits partial-birth abortions and regulates the...
