by Texas Right to Life | Jul 3, 2017 | Euthanasia, Issues, News
The case of British baby Charlie Gard has gripped the international press. Charlie is on life support in a London hospital, and the hospital sought to end his Life against his parents’ wishes. After the European Court of Human Rights rejected the request from...
by Jackson Milton | Jun 16, 2017 | Active State Laws, Euthanasia, Issues, Legislation, News
Charlie Gard’s parents wanted to take Charlie to the United States for treatment. However, the doctors at Great Ormond Street Hospital in the United Kingdom refused. Charlie, the 10-month old boy of Chris Gard and Connie Yates, has mitochondrial DNA depletion...
by Emily K. Cook | Apr 19, 2017 | Active State Laws, Legislation
Two comprehensive medical ethics reform measures are pending, without yet receiving a committee hearing, in the Texas Legislature. Senate Bill 1213 by Senator Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola) and House Bill 4090 by Representative Stephanie Klick, R.N. (R – Fort Worth) both...
by Texas Right to Life | Mar 10, 2017 | Legislation, Past Sessions
Dismemberment Abortion Ban SB 415 by Sen. Charles Perry: Considered in the Senate Health & Human Services Committee on February 15, voted out favorably. Heard on the Senate floor on March 15, passed favorably 22-9. Awaiting committee referral. HB 844 by Rep....
by Texas Right to Life | Jan 10, 2017 | Abortion, Legislation, News
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