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 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 Texas Right to Life | May 22, 2017 | Abortion, Issues, Legislation, News, Past Sessions
Two years ago, when Pro-Life Health Insurance Reform passed the Texas Senate during the 84th Session of the Texas Legislature, momentum seemed finally to be in favor of the policy after three failed attempts to pass the bill. The policy, carried by Senator Larry...
by Texas Right to Life | May 19, 2017 | Abortion, Issues, Legislation, Media, News, Past Sessions, Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Texas House adopts Dismemberment Abortion Ban as floor amendment Austin, Texas—May 19, 2017: Today, the Texas House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 8, which prohibits partial-birth abortions and regulates the disposition of the bodies of...
by Texas Right to Life | Apr 27, 2017 | Abortion, Issues, Legislation, News, Past Sessions
Making sense of which measures cross the finish line and which die is a tricky game to play during the 140 days of the Texas Legislative Session. Due to political scheming, many bills pass that could be termed frivolous, while a significant number of bills...