by Texas Right to Life | Nov 1, 2017 | Legislation, News
In conjunction with the 2017 Pro-Life Scorecard for the Regular and Special Sessions of the 85th Texas Legislature, Texas Right to Life published a 2017 Pro-Life Heroes list and a 2017 Disappointments List, highlighting specific legislators. This article is part of...
by Dan Patrick | Sep 1, 2017 | Abortion, Issues, News
This is a longer than usual week-in-review, but I believe it is important for you to know what happened and what didn’t happen during the recent special legislative session, and why. I know that you expect your elected officials to do their jobs, and you should....
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 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...
