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HB 42 87-0 (2021) Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al. Relating to prohibited actions regarding health benefit plan coverage for enrollees who refuse to have an abortion; providing a civil penalty. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 44 87-0 (2021) Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al. Relating to civil liability and criminal penalties for performing certain abortions; providing civil penalties; creating criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 69 87-0 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to prohibiting abortion at or after 12 weeks post-fertilization. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 92 87-0 (2021) Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al. Relating to civil liability for performing certain abortions; providing civil penalties. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1165 87-0 (2021) Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al. Relating to prohibiting abortions after detection of an unborn child's heartbeat; authorizing an administrative penalty. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1171 87-0 (2021) Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al. Relating to appointment of an attorney ad litem or guardian ad litem to represent an unborn child during a court proceeding authorizing a pregnant minor to consent to an abortion. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1173 87-0 (2021) Author: Noble, Candy | et. al. Relating to prohibited logistical support by a governmental entity for procurement of an abortion or the services of an abortion provider. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1229 87-0 (2021) Author: Leman, Ben | et. al. Relating to abortion safety; authorizing an administrative penalty. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1280 87-0 (2021) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to prohibition of abortion; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
HB 1291 87-0 (2021) Author: Bell, Keith | et. al. Relating to notice of the right to object to participation in an abortion procedure for health care personnel of a hospital or health care facility. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1362 87-0 (2021) Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al. Relating to the coverage and provision of abortion under a health benefit plan and certain programs administered by this state. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 1424 87-0 (2021) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al. Relating to protection of persons from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action. House: Public Health Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1432 87-0 (2021) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to prohibiting certain discriminatory abortions; authorizing disciplinary action; authorizing an administrative penalty. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1515 87-0 (2021) Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al. Relating to abortion, including abortions after detection of an unborn child's heartbeat; authorizing a private civil right of action. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1620 87-0 (2021) Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria Relating to the repeal of statutes prohibiting transactions between a governmental entity and abortion provider or affiliate of the provider. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1623 87-0 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to personhood rights for born and preborn human beings. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1854 87-0 (2021) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al. Relating to insurance coverage for the disposition of embryonic and fetal tissue remains. House: Insurance Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2313 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to a required resource access assistance offer before an abortion is performed or induced. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2337 87-0 (2021) Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al. Relating to abortion complication reporting and the regulation of drug-induced abortion procedures, providers, and facilities; creating a criminal offense. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2635 87-0 (2021) Author: Goodwin, Vikki Relating to the medical accuracy of informational materials given to a woman seeking an abortion. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2727 87-0 (2021) Author: Hefner, Cole Relating to voluntary and informed consent to an abortion. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2855 87-0 (2021) Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al. Relating to criminal penalties for performing certain abortions; creating criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2949 87-0 (2021) Author: King, Phil Relating to required consent of a health care provider, student, intern, or resident before directly or indirectly performing or participating in an abortion. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2976 87-0 (2021) Author: Cason, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the required filing of a fetal death certificate for an unborn child following an abortion. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3055 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Gina Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3218 87-0 (2021) Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al. Relating to the regulation of abortion, including information regarding perinatal palliative care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; authorizing disciplinary action; providing a civil remedy; creating a criminal offense. House: Public Health Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3326 87-0 (2021) Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al. Relating to prohibiting abortion and protecting the rights of an unborn child and to criminal liability for, justification for, and defenses to prohibited conduct. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3641 87-0 (2021) Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al. Relating to declaring void certain federal court decisions related to abortion and prohibiting cooperation with the enforcement of those decisions; creating a private cause of action; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3760 87-0 (2021) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al. Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care, regulation of abortion, and the availability of certain defenses to prosecution for homicide and assault offenses; creating a criminal offense. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4034 87-0 (2021) Author: Schaefer, Matt Relating to the appointment of an attorney ad litem to represent an unborn child during a court proceeding authorizing a pregnant minor to consent to an abortion. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4200 87-0 (2021) Author: Hefner, Cole Relating to regulatory authority of a municipality, including authority to prohibit abortions. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 4271 87-0 (2021) Author: Schaefer, Matt Relating to the administration of public institutions of higher education, including certain restrictions on hiring and tenure decisions, curriculum, and involvement in litigation. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 4304 87-0 (2021) Author: Schaefer, Matt Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 4339 87-0 (2021) Author: Schaefer, Matt Relating to prohibiting discriminatory abortions; authorizing disciplinary action; providing a civil remedy; creating a criminal offense. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 4389 87-0 (2021) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to repealing or replacing medically unnecessary and outdated abortion restrictions. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 4527 87-0 (2021) Author: King, Phil | et. al. Relating to training for peace officers on the laws pertaining to forced abortions. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4546 87-0 (2021) Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria Relating to the medical accuracy of informational materials given to a woman seeking an abortion. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HJR 15 87-0 (2021) Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al. Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing an amendment to the constitution to prohibit abortion, euthanasia, and certain other acts. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HJR 80 87-0 (2021) Author: Slawson, Shelby Proposing a constitutional amendment clarifying the Texas Constitution does not secure or protect the right to an abortion or require the expenditure of public money for an abortion. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HJR 113 87-0 (2021) Author: Cason, Jeff | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to life of unborn children. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HJR 158 87-0 (2021) Author: Bonnen, Greg Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to life of unborn children and prohibiting abortion to the fullest extent possible under law. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 8 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to abortion, including abortions after detection of an unborn child's heartbeat; authorizing a private civil right of action. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 9 87-0 (2021) Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al. Relating to prohibition of abortion; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Public Health
SB 294 87-0 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al. Relating to reports on abortions performed at an abortion facility. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 391 87-0 (2021) Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al. Relating to prohibition of abortion; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 394 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to abortion complication reporting and the regulation of drug-induced abortion procedures, providers, and facilities; creating a criminal offense. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 448 87-0 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to the coverage and provision of abortion under a health benefit plan and certain programs administered by this state. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 573 87-0 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to notice of the right to object to participation in an abortion procedure for health care personnel of a hospital or health care facility. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 650 87-0 (2021) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited logistical support by a governmental entity for procurement of an abortion or the services of an abortion provider. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 802 87-0 (2021) Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to a required resource access assistance offer before an abortion is performed or induced. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1146 87-0 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al. Relating to abortion reporting and exemptions to abortion facility licensing; creating a criminal offense. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 1173 87-0 (2021) Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Sponsor: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of abortion, including information regarding perinatal palliative care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; authorizing disciplinary action; providing a civil remedy; creating a criminal offense. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1439 87-0 (2021) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to required written notice to a physician, intern, or resident of an educational institution before directly or indirectly performing or participating in an elective abortion. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1546 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the construction of abortion laws and the waiver of certain requirements for a physician or abortion facility in performing or inducing an abortion. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1647 87-0 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care, regulation of abortion, and the availability of certain defenses to prosecution for homicide and assault offenses; creating a criminal offense. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1671 87-0 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to declaring void certain federal court decisions related to abortion and prohibiting cooperation with the enforcement of those decisions; creating a private cause of action; creating a criminal offense. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1929 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the availability of certain remedies for the burdening by a government agency of a person's free exercise of religion. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SJR 25 87-0 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to life of unborn children. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 6 87-1 (2021) Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al. Relating to abortion complication reporting and the regulation of drug-induced abortion procedures, providers, and facilities; creating a criminal offense. House: Public Health Meeting cancelled
HB 103 87-1 (2021) Author: Slaton, Bryan Relating to prohibiting abortion and protecting the rights of an unborn child and to criminal liability for, justification for, and defenses to prohibited conduct. Filed
HB 251 87-1 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to a required resource access assistance offer before an abortion is performed or induced. Filed
HJR 16 87-1 (2021) Author: Vasut, Cody Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing an amendment to the constitution to prohibit abortion, euthanasia, and certain other acts. Filed
SB 4 87-1 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al. Relating to abortion complication reporting and the regulation of drug-induced abortion procedures, providers, and facilities; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Health & Human Services Reported engrossed
SB 33 87-1 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al. Relating to abortion reporting and exemptions to abortion facility licensing; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
SB 60 87-1 (2021) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to prohibited logistical support by a governmental entity for procurement of an abortion or the services of an abortion provider. Filed
SB 62 87-1 (2021) Author: Paxton, Angela Relating to a required resource access assistance offer before an abortion is performed or induced. Filed
HB 6 87-2 (2021) Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al. Relating to abortion complication reporting and the regulation of drug-induced abortion procedures, providers, and facilities; creating a criminal offense. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 101 87-2 (2021) Author: Slaton, Bryan Relating to prohibiting abortion and protecting the rights of an unborn child and to criminal liability for, justification for, and defenses to prohibited conduct. Filed
HB 142 87-2 (2021) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al. Relating to protection of persons from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action. Filed
HB 191 87-2 (2021) Author: Noble, Candy | et. al. Relating to prohibited logistical support by a governmental entity for procurement of an abortion or the services of an abortion provider. Filed
HJR 10 87-2 (2021) Author: Vasut, Cody Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing an amendment to the constitution to prohibit abortion, euthanasia, and certain other acts. Filed
SB 4 87-2 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to abortion complication reporting and the regulation of drug-induced abortion procedures, providers, and facilities; creating a criminal offense. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
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SB 36 87-2 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to abortion reporting and exemptions to abortion facility licensing. Filed
HB 23 87-3 (2021) Author: Slaton, Bryan Relating to prohibiting abortion and protecting the rights of an unborn child and to criminal liability for, justification for, and defenses to prohibited conduct. Filed
HB 36 87-3 (2021) Author: Noble, Candy | et. al. Relating to prohibited logistical support by a governmental entity for procurement of an abortion or the services of an abortion provider. Filed
HB 99 87-3 (2021) Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al. Relating to sexual assault and incest exceptions to the prohibition on abortion after the detection of a fetal heartbeat. Filed
HB 128 87-3 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to a required resource access assistance offer before an abortion is performed or induced. Filed
HJR 5 87-3 (2021) Author: Vasut, Cody Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing an amendment to the constitution to prohibit abortion, euthanasia, and certain other acts. Filed
SB 34 87-3 (2021) Author: Paxton, Angela Relating to a required resource access assistance offer before an abortion is performed or induced. Filed
SB 44 87-3 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al. Relating to sexual assault and incest exceptions to the prohibition on abortion after the detection of a fetal heartbeat. Filed
HB 16 86-0 (2019) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of the rights of a living unborn child after an abortion; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 47 86-0 (2019) Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al. Relating to prohibited acts regarding abortion for a physician or applicant for a medical license. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 248 86-0 (2019) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to the medical accuracy of informational materials given to a woman seeking an abortion. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 249 86-0 (2019) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to the waiting period before a physician may perform an abortion. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 895 86-0 (2019) Author: Cole, Sheryl Relating to the provision of abortion services under Medicaid and certain other programs administered by this state. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 896 86-0 (2019) Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al. Relating to prohibiting abortion and protecting the rights of an unborn child. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1500 86-0 (2019) Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al. Relating to prohibiting abortions after detection of an unborn child's heartbeat and to requirements for performing or inducing an abortion; authorizing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1685 86-0 (2019) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al. Relating to prohibition of abortion; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1929 86-0 (2019) Author: Noble, Candy | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of certain transactions between a governmental entity and an abortion provider or affiliate of the provider. House: State Affairs Reported favorably as substituted
HB 2350 86-0 (2019) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al. Relating to prohibition of abortion; creating a civil penalty offense; providing for a civil cause of action. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2434 86-0 (2019) Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al. Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; creating an administrative penalty, a civil remedy, and a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2447 86-0 (2019) Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al. Relating to prohibited actions regarding health benefit plan coverage for enrollees who refuse to have an abortion. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2735 86-0 (2019) Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al. Relating to professional liability insurance or bond for certain physicians performing or inducing an abortion; creating a criminal offense. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3071 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Ken Relating to the disclosure of certain information related to an abortion facility. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3107 86-0 (2019) Author: Bell, Keith | et. al. Relating to notice of the right to object to participation in an abortion procedure for health care personnel of a hospital or health care facility. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3205 86-0 (2019) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to creating the criminal offense of delivery of a drug or device for an unlawful abortion. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3282 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Gina Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3321 86-0 (2019) Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al. Relating to reporting requirements by certain physicians for abortion complications. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3605 86-0 (2019) Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al. Relating to appointment of an attorney ad litem or guardian ad litem to represent an unborn child during a judicial bypass proceeding for an abortion for a pregnant minor. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3873 86-0 (2019) Author: Bailes, Ernest Relating to the Texas Alternatives to Abortion Program. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 4199 86-0 (2019) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al. Relating to eliminating the wrongful birth cause of action. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4213 86-0 (2019) Author: Leman, Ben Relating to abortion safety; authorizing an administrative penalty. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 4240 86-0 (2019) Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al. Relating to the provision of informational materials and certain other information to a pregnant woman before an abortion. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 4407 86-0 (2019) Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al. Relating to prohibited state contracts with vendors that perform elective abortions, destructive embryonic stem cell research, or human cloning or that conduct research on human fetal tissue. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 4420 86-0 (2019) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al. Relating to insurance coverage for the disposition of embryonic and fetal tissue remains. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 4463 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Phil | et. al. Relating to required counseling before an abortion is performed. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 4523 86-0 (2019) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to prohibited actions regarding health benefit plan coverage for enrollees who refuse to have an abortion; providing civil penalties. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 4526 86-0 (2019) Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al. Relating to civil liability for performing certain abortions; providing civil penalties. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4527 86-0 (2019) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to civil liability and criminal penalties for performing certain abortions; providing civil penalties; creating criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 22 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting certain transactions between a governmental entity and an abortion provider or affiliate of the provider. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 23 86-0 (2019) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al. Relating to enforcement of the rights of a living child born after an abortion; creating a civil cause of action; creating a criminal offense. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 24 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the provision of informational materials and certain other information to a pregnant woman before an abortion. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 150 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the Whole Woman's Health Act. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 389 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the prohibition of certain transactions between a governmental entity and an abortion provider or affiliate of the provider. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1027 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to sonogram requirements for a pregnant minor seeking an abortion. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1033 86-0 (2019) Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Sponsor: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; creating an administrative penalty, a civil remedy, and a criminal offense. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2059 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 2145 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to sonogram requirements for a pregnant woman seeking an abortion. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2160 86-0 (2019) Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al. Relating to prohibition of abortion; creating a criminal offense. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
SB 2243 86-0 (2019) Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al. Relating to required counseling before an abortion is performed. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SJR 3 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to life of unborn children and prohibiting abortion to the extent authorized under federal constitutional law. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 35 85-0 (2017) Author: Cook, Byron | et. al. Relating to the disposition of embryonic and fetal tissue remains; imposing a civil penalty. House: State Affairs Reported favorably as substituted
HB 87 85-0 (2017) Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al. Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 144 85-0 (2017) Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al. Relating to electronic reporting requirements for an abortion facility. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 200 85-0 (2017) Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al. Relating to certain prohibited abortions and the treatment and disposition of a human fetus, human fetal tissue, and embryonic and fetal tissue remains; creating a civil cause of action; imposing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 201 85-0 (2017) Author: Cook, Byron | et. al. Relating to disposition of fetal remains by a health care facility; imposing penalties. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 261 85-0 (2017) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to enhanced penalties for assault of employees of or volunteers for certain clinics or facilities that provide abortion or family planning services. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 262 85-0 (2017) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to an exception from penalties for a physician's or health care professional's professional judgment in providing certain abortion services to patients. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 434 85-0 (2017) Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al. Relating to eliminating the wrongful birth cause of action. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 612 85-0 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to voluntary and informed consent to an abortion and prevention of coerced abortions; providing penalties; creating an offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 745 85-0 (2017) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the waiting period before a physician may perform an abortion. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 746 85-0 (2017) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the medical accuracy of informational materials given to a woman seeking an abortion. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 844 85-0 (2017) Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al. Relating to a prohibition on the performance of dismemberment abortions; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 948 85-0 (2017) Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al. Relating to prohibiting abortion and recognizing the rights, powers, and privileges of all unborn children at every stage of gestation from fertilization until birth; affecting criminal offenses and penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1049 85-0 (2017) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to prohibited acts regarding abortion for a physician or applicant for a medical license. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1113 85-0 (2017) Author: Smithee, John | et. al. Relating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for abortions. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1936 85-0 (2017) Author: Springer, Drew | et. al. Relating to prohibiting certain transactions between a governmental entity and an abortion provider or affiliate of the provider. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1960 85-0 (2017) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie Relating to the applicability of adverse licensing, listing, or registration decisions by certain health and human services agencies. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1971 85-0 (2017) Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al. Relating to providing information regarding perinatal hospice care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; creating an administrative penalty, a civil remedy, and criminal offenses. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2348 85-0 (2017) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to certificates of birth resulting in stillbirth, fetal death certificates, and the disposition of fetal remains; imposing administrative penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2349 85-0 (2017) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to the filing of a fetal death certificate after an abortion. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2858 85-0 (2017) Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al. Relating to human trafficking signs at abortion facilities and offenses associated with human trafficking and forced abortion; increasing criminal penalties. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2962 85-0 (2017) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to reporting requirements by certain physicians and health care facilities for abortion complications; authorizing a civil penalty. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Returned from the House for further action
HB 3246 85-0 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to voluntary and informed consent to an abortion and actions to be taken by an abortion provider to prevent coerced abortions and human trafficking. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3248 85-0 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to prevention of coerced abortions and human trafficking; creating an offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3544 85-0 (2017) Author: Cain, Briscoe Relating to prohibited state contracts with vendors that perform elective abortions, destructive embryonic stem cell research, or human cloning or that conduct research on human fetal tissue. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3771 85-0 (2017) Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the definition of abortion. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
HJR 104 85-0 (2017) Author: Shaheen, Matt Urging the Congress of the United States to propose for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution which would prohibit, with one exception, the practice of abortion within the United States or in any place subject to their jurisdiction or, in the alternative, applying to Congress to call a convention, pursuant to Article V of that Constitution, for the specific and limited purpose of proposing such an amendment to that Constitution for ratification. House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
HJR 121 85-0 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to life of unborn children and prohibiting abortion to the fullest extent possible and to be known as the "Life at Conception provision of the Texas Constitution's Bill of Rights". House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HJR 122 85-0 (2017) Author: Swanson, Valoree Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to life of unborn children and prohibiting abortion to the extent authorized under federal constitutional law. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HJR 123 85-0 (2017) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to life of unborn children and prohibiting abortion to the fullest extent possible. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 8 85-0 (2017) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to certain prohibited abortions and the treatment and disposition of a human fetus, human fetal tissue, and embryonic and fetal tissue remains; creating a civil cause of action; imposing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 20 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for abortions. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 25 85-0 (2017) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Sponsor: Simmons, Ron
Relating to eliminating the wrongful birth cause of action. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 139 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van
Sponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the applicability of adverse licensing, listing, or registration decisions by certain health and human services agencies. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 258 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffines, Don | et. al. Relating to the disposition of embryonic and fetal tissue remains; imposing a civil penalty. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to State Affairs
SB 406 85-0 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to certificates of birth resulting in stillbirth, fetal death certificates, and the disposition of fetal remains; imposing administrative penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 415 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al. Relating to a prohibition on the performance of dismemberment abortions; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to State Affairs
SB 855 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to prohibiting certain transactions between a governmental entity and an abortion facility or affiliate of the facility. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 872 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to reporting requirements by physicians and certain health care facilities regarding complications resulting from an abortion. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1377 85-0 (2017) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to human trafficking signs at abortion facilities and offenses associated with human trafficking and coerced abortion; increasing criminal penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1427 85-0 (2017) Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al. Relating to providing information regarding perinatal hospice care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; creating an administrative penalty, a civil remedy, and criminal offenses. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
SB 1602 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al. Relating to reporting requirements by certain health care facilities for abortion complications; authorizing a civil penalty. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1632 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the Whole Woman's Health Act. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1948 85-0 (2017) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to electronic reporting requirements for an abortion facility. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SJR 9 85-0 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to life of unborn children and prohibiting abortion to the extent authorized under federal constitutional law. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 13 85-1 (2017) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to reporting requirements by certain physicians and health care facilities for abortion complications; authorizing a civil penalty. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 14 85-1 (2017) Author: Springer, Drew | et. al. Relating to prohibiting certain transactions between a governmental entity and an abortion provider or affiliate of the provider. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 86 85-1 (2017) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to prohibited acts for a physician or applicant for a medical license. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 128 85-1 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to prohibiting the use of appropriated state funds for abortion services. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 138 85-1 (2017) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to partial-birth abortions and dismemberment abortions; increasing a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 163 85-1 (2017) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to prohibiting certain transactions between a governmental entity and an abortion provider or affiliate of the provider. Filed
HB 195 85-1 (2017) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to reporting requirements by certain physicians and health care facilities for abortion complications; authorizing a civil penalty. Filed
HB 214 85-1 (2017) Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for elective abortion. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 215 85-1 (2017) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to reporting and certification requirements by certain physicians regarding certain abortions. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 312 85-1 (2017) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to prohibited acts for a physician or applicant for a medical license. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HJR 28 85-1 (2017) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the appropriation or distribution of state money for the performance of an elective abortion or to a person or entity that performs or assists in performing an elective abortion. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HJR 49 85-1 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to life of unborn children and prohibiting abortion to the fullest extent possible under law. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 4 85-1 (2017) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al. Relating to prohibiting certain transactions between a governmental entity and an abortion provider or affiliate of the provider. Senate: Health & Human Services Received from the Senate
SB 8 85-1 (2017) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al. Relating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for elective abortion. Senate: Business & Commerce Received from the Senate
SB 10 85-1 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al. Relating to reporting requirements by certain physicians and health care facilities for abortion complications; authorizing a civil penalty. Senate: Health & Human Services Received from the Senate
SB 53 85-1 (2017) Author: Huffines, Don Relating to the participation of a charitable organization that facilitates the procurement of an elective abortion in the state employee charitable campaign. Filed
SB 73 85-1 (2017) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al. Relating to reporting and certification requirements by certain physicians regarding certain abortions. Senate: Health & Human Services Received from the Senate
SB 77 85-1 (2017) Author: Schwertner, Charles Relating to prohibiting certain transactions between a governmental entity and an abortion provider or affiliate of the provider. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 85 85-1 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to reporting requirements by certain physicians and health care facilities for abortion complications; authorizing a civil penalty. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 87 85-1 (2017) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to reporting and certification requirements by certain physicians regarding certain abortions. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 95 85-1 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the Whole Woman's Health Act. Filed
HB 113 84-0 (2015) Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al. Relating to prohibiting abortion that is based on the sex of the unborn child; creating an offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 205 84-0 (2015) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the provision of human sexuality and family planning instruction in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 416 84-0 (2015) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to requiring personnel of abortion facilities and certain other facilities performing abortions to complete training on human trafficking. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 635 84-0 (2015) Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the disposition of fetal remains. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 708 84-0 (2015) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to the medical accuracy of informational materials given to a woman seeking an abortion. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 709 84-0 (2015) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to the waiting period before a physician may perform an abortion. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 723 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Phil | et. al. Relating to the appointment of a guardian ad litem and attorney ad litem for a minor in an application for a court order authorizing the minor to consent to an abortion. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 832 84-0 (2015) Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al. Relating to reporting requirements for a physician performing an abortion at an abortion facility. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1210 84-0 (2015) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to an exception from penalties for a physician's or health care professional's professional judgment in providing certain abortion services to patients. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1435 84-0 (2015) Author: Smithee, John | et. al. Relating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for abortions. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1648 84-0 (2015) Author: White, Molly | et. al. Relating to voluntary and informed consent to an abortion and prevention of coerced abortions; providing penalties; creating an offense. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1880 84-0 (2015) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al. Relating to the applicability of adverse licensing, listing, or registration decisions by certain health and human services agencies. House: Human Services Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1942 84-0 (2015) Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al. Relating to judicial authority to issue orders allowing minors to consent to abortions and disclosure of that authority. House: State Affairs Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1976 84-0 (2015) Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al. Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2531 84-0 (2015) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures; providing civil penalties; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3130 84-0 (2015) Author: Farney, Marsha | et. al. Relating to coverage provided by certain health plans and health benefit plans for abortions. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3446 84-0 (2015) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al. Relating to signs required to be displayed at certain facilities that perform abortions. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3447 84-0 (2015) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al. Relating to the minimum standards applicable to an abortion facility. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3765 84-0 (2015) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al. Relating to consent to an abortion on a minor. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3994 84-0 (2015) Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to notice of and consent to an abortion for a minor and associated requirements; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 1/1/16
HJR 126 84-0 (2015) Author: Simpson, David | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to life of unborn children and prohibiting abortion to the extent authorized under federal constitutional law. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 114 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Sponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the applicability of adverse licensing, listing, or registration decisions by certain health and human services agencies. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 477 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the provision of human sexuality and family planning instruction in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 575 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Farney, Marsha
Relating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for abortions. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 730 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the regulation of abortion providers and facilities. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 831 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al. Relating to voluntary and informed consent to an abortion and prevention of coerced abortions; providing penalties; creating an offense. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
SB 1395 84-0 (2015) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the medical accuracy of informational materials given to a woman seeking an abortion. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1564 84-0 (2015) Author: Burton, Konni | et. al. Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures; providing civil penalties; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
SB 1869 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to resource awareness sessions for women seeking abortions. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1870 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to state agency rules and strategic plans guided by the principle that life begins at conception. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1872 84-0 (2015) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to coverage provided by certain qualified health plans for abortions. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1873 84-0 (2015) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al. Relating to requiring personnel of abortion facilities and certain other facilities performing abortions to complete training on human trafficking. Senate: Health & Human Services Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 58 83-0 (2013) Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al. Relating to monies for women's health care services. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 159 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the applicability of adverse licensing, listing, or registration decisions by certain health and human services agencies. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 309 83-0 (2013) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to prohibiting abortion when based on the sex of the unborn child; creating an offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 649 83-0 (2013) Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al. Relating to tax reimbursement for businesses that refuse to comply with certain federal health care coverage requirements based solely on the religious convictions of the owners of the businesses; authorizing tax refunds and credits. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 997 83-0 (2013) Author: Smithee, John | et. al. Relating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for abortions. House: Insurance Considered in Calendars
HB 1057 83-0 (2013) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to providing human sexuality instruction in public schools. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1413 83-0 (2013) Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al. Relating to the duties of the state demographer related to abortion statistics. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2308 83-0 (2013) Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al. Relating to facility reporting requirements for an abortion performed at an abortion facility. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2309 83-0 (2013) Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al. Relating to reporting requirements for abortions performed at an abortion facility. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2364 83-0 (2013) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al. Relating to abortion at or after 20 weeks post-fertilization. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2816 83-0 (2013) Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al. Relating to requirements for physicians who perform abortions; creating an offense. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2945 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to the removing of the risk of breast cancer as part of a woman's informed consent for an abortion. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3243 83-0 (2013) Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al. Relating to notice of and consent to an abortion for a minor. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3247 83-0 (2013) Author: Callegari, Bill Relating to the offense of coercing a person to have or seek an abortion and informed and voluntary consent for an abortion; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3302 83-0 (2013) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3744 83-0 (2013) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the repeal of the 24 hour waiting period before an abortion. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3745 83-0 (2013) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to the standards of medical information provided in the informational materials developed by the Department of State Health Services provided to a woman who is considering having an abortion. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3819 83-0 (2013) Author: Carter, Stefani | et. al. Relating to the judicial procedure required before an abortion may be performed on a minor without notification to and consent of a parent or guardian. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 25 83-0 (2013) Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al. Relating to abortion at or after 20 weeks post-fertilization. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
SB 97 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al. Relating to distributing or prescribing abortion-inducing drugs; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Committee report printed and distributed
SB 521 83-0 (2013) Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al. Relating to the provision of and parental approval for a student's participation in human sexuality and family planning instruction in public schools. Senate: Education Committee report printed and distributed
SB 537 83-0 (2013) Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al. Relating to minimum standards for abortion facilities. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
SB 1198 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al. Relating to requirements for physicians who perform abortions; creating an offense. Senate: Health & Human Services Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 16 83-1 (2013) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al. Relating to abortion at or after 20 weeks post-fertilization. House: State Affairs Postponed
HB 55 83-1 (2013) Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al. Relating to prohibiting abortion that is based on the sex of the unborn child; creating an offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 57 83-1 (2013) Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al. Relating to requirements for physicians who perform or induce abortions; creating an offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 60 83-1 (2013) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al. Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures, providers, and facilities; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Postponed
HB 61 83-1 (2013) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the applicability of adverse licensing, listing, or registration decisions by certain health and human services agencies. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 63 83-1 (2013) Author: Krause, Matt Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 66 83-1 (2013) Author: Carter, Stefani Relating to notice of and consent to an abortion for a minor. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 67 83-1 (2013) Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al. Relating to notice of and consent to an abortion for a minor. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 68 83-1 (2013) Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al. Relating to the offense of coercing a person to have or seek an abortion and voluntary and informed consent for an abortion; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 80 83-1 (2013) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to reporting requirements regarding the provision of an abortion or treatment for complications resulting from the provision of an abortion; creating criminal offenses; providing penalties; imposing a fee. Filed
SB 5 83-1 (2013) Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Sponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures, providers, and facilities; providing penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Statement(s) submitted
SB 13 83-1 (2013) Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al. Relating to abortion at or after 20 weeks post-fertilization. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
SB 18 83-1 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al. Relating to distributing or prescribing abortion-inducing drugs; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
SB 24 83-1 (2013) Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al. Relating to minimum standards for abortion facilities. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
HB 2 83-2 (2013) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures, providers, and facilities; providing penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 17 83-2 (2013) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to prohibiting abortion that is based on the sex of the unborn child; creating an offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 18 83-2 (2013) Author: Krause, Matt Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 22 83-2 (2013) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the regulation of certain activities by abortion providers in public schools. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 26 83-2 (2013) Author: Callegari, Bill Relating to the offense of coercing a person to have or seek an abortion and voluntary and informed consent for an abortion; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 27 83-2 (2013) Author: Callegari, Bill Relating to notice of and consent to an abortion for a minor. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 35 83-2 (2013) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the waiting period before a physician may perform an abortion. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 41 83-2 (2013) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to coverage for certain services under the CHIP perinatal program. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 45 83-2 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to a limitation on regulations to restrict abortion. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 50 83-2 (2013) Author: King, Susan Relating to the development of a public education program regarding unexpected pregnancy and a related study concerning legislation affecting abortion. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 51 83-2 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to human sexuality and health, including the regulation of abortion; providing a civil penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 57 83-2 (2013) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to a limitation on regulations to restrict abortion. Filed
HB 59 83-2 (2013) Author: King, Phil | et. al. Relating to a prohibition on abortion after detection of a fetal heartbeat; providing penalties. Filed
SB 1 83-2 (2013) Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al. Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures, providers, and facilities; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 9 83-2 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to distributing or prescribing abortion-inducing drugs; providing penalties. Filed
SB 23 83-2 (2013) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to applicants for medical staff membership or privileges who practice at facilities where abortions are performed. Filed
SB 30 83-2 (2013) Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al. Relating to coverage for certain services under the CHIP perinatal program. Filed
SB 33 83-2 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to certain information provided in connection with voluntary and informed consent to abortion. Filed
SB 34 83-2 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to informed consent to an abortion. Filed
SB 42 83-2 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to a pregnant woman's completion of an adoption education course before performance or inducement of an abortion; providing penalties. Filed
HB 21 83-3 (2013) Author: Callegari, Bill Relating to a pregnant woman's completion of a resource awareness session before performance or inducement of an abortion; providing penalties. Filed
HB 25 83-3 (2013) Author: King, Susan Relating to the development of a public education program regarding unexpected pregnancy and a related study concerning legislation affecting abortion. Filed
SB 17 83-3 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to a pregnant woman's completion of a resource awareness session before performance or inducement of an abortion; providing penalties. Filed
HB 15 82-0 (2011) Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to informed consent to an abortion. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 85 82-0 (2011) Author: Simpson, David | et. al. Relating to the state's or a state governmental entity's provision of support for the performance of an abortion or abortion-related services. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 201 82-0 (2011) Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al. Relating to informed consent to an abortion. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 325 82-0 (2011) Author: Smith, Todd | et. al. Relating to providing access to an ultrasound before an abortion. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 552 82-0 (2011) Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al. Relating to a prohibition on coverage for abortion under health benefit plans offered through a health benefit exchange. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 561 82-0 (2011) Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al. Relating to a hospital district's use of tax revenue to finance the performance of an abortion. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 580 82-0 (2011) Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al. Relating to informed consent to an abortion. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 779 82-0 (2011) Author: King, Phil | et. al. Relating to the state's or a governmental entity's direct or indirect use of state or local tax revenue to finance the performance of an elective abortion or elective abortion-related service. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 797 82-0 (2011) Author: King, Phil | et. al. Relating to the venue for the filing of certain applications by a pregnant minor with respect to an abortion. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 816 82-0 (2011) Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al. Relating to coverage provided by certain qualified health plans for abortions. House: State Affairs Considered in Calendars
HB 1078 82-0 (2011) Author: King, Phil | et. al. Relating to the appointment of a guardian ad litem and attorney for a minor in an application for a court order authorizing the minor to consent to an abortion. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1478 82-0 (2011) Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al. Relating to the extension of the women's health program demonstration project. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 1602 82-0 (2011) Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al. Relating to reporting requirements regarding the provision of an abortion or treatment for complications resulting from the provision of an abortion; creating criminal offenses; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2299 82-0 (2011) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to the women's health program. House: Human Services Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2402 82-0 (2011) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to the provision of and parental approval for a student's participation in human sexuality instruction in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2555 82-0 (2011) Author: Brown, Fred | et. al. Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2573 82-0 (2011) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to the protection of children from abuse or neglect; providing penalties. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 2659 82-0 (2011) Author: Lavender, George | et. al. Relating to prohibiting abortion except when medically necessary or when the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2786 82-0 (2011) Author: Landtroop, Jim Relating to prohibiting certain funds from supporting abortions or abortion-related services. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2787 82-0 (2011) Author: Landtroop, Jim | et. al. Relating to emergency services for licensed abortion facilities. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2828 82-0 (2011) Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al. Relating to the offense of coercing a person to have or seek an abortion and informed and voluntary consent for an abortion; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2988 82-0 (2011) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to prohibiting abortion except when medically necessary. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3112 82-0 (2011) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie Relating to a prohibition on coverage for abortion under health benefit plans offered through a health benefit exchange. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3408 82-0 (2011) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie Relating to distributing or prescribing abortion-inducing drugs; providing penalties. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3446 82-0 (2011) Author: Paxton, Ken Relating to the minimum standards for abortion facilities. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HJR 22 82-0 (2011) Author: Simpson, David | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit the state or a governmental entity in the state from providing support for the performance of an abortion or abortion-related services. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HJR 55 82-0 (2011) Author: Christian, Wayne Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit a hospital district from using tax revenue to finance the performance of an abortion. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee
HJR 132 82-0 (2011) Author: Landtroop, Jim | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to life beginning at fertilization. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 16 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al. Relating to informed consent to an abortion. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 130 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to informed consent to an abortion. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 230 82-0 (2011) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al. Relating to the venue for the filing of certain applications by a pregnant minor with respect to an abortion. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 404 82-0 (2011) Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al. Relating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for abortions. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
SB 1183 82-0 (2011) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to the offense of coercing a person to have or seek an abortion and informed and voluntary consent for an abortion; providing penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1790 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to distributing or prescribing abortion-inducing drugs; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: Health & Human Services Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 53 82-1 (2011) Author: Callegari, Bill Relating to the offense of coercing a person to have or seek an abortion and informed and voluntary consent for an abortion; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 69 82-1 (2011) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie Relating to the dispensing of certain drugs by physicians. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
SB 21 82-1 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to distributing or prescribing abortion-inducing drugs; providing an administrative penalty. Filed
HB 36 81-0 (2009) Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al. Relating to informed consent to an abortion. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 680 81-0 (2009) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to an abortion for a victim of incest or sexual assault. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 684 81-0 (2009) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to an abortion when a fetal abnormality is detected. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2592 81-0 (2009) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to alternatives to abortion organizations; imposing a civil penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2968 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to voluntary and informed consent for an abortion. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3152 81-0 (2009) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to prohibiting the performance of an abortion on a woman who is not known to be pregnant; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3796 81-0 (2009) Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al. Relating to informed and voluntary consent for an abortion and the collection and reporting of information related to the performance of an abortion; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 182 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to informed consent to an abortion. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 2571 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to information related to the performance of an abortion; creating an offense. Senate: State Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 21 80-0 (2007) Author: Corte, Jr., Frank Relating to informed consent to an abortion. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 22 80-0 (2007) Author: Corte, Jr., Frank Relating to the regulation of certain physician's offices where abortions are performed. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 175 80-0 (2007) Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al. Relating to the protection of life, including unborn life, from the point of fertilization; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 301 80-0 (2007) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to an abortion when a fetal abnormality is detected. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 306 80-0 (2007) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to an abortion for a victim of incest or sexual assault. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 859 80-0 (2007) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to the preservation of fetal tissue by a physician performing an abortion on a person who is younger than 14 years of age; creating an offense. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1131 80-0 (2007) Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al. Relating to information related to the performance of an abortion; creating an offense. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1750 80-0 (2007) Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al. Relating to information related to the performance of an abortion; creating an offense. House: State Affairs Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 1760 80-0 (2007) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to voluntary and informed consent for an abortion. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2036 80-0 (2007) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the provision of certain services and information related to pregnancy, abortion, and sexually transmitted diseases; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2142 80-0 (2007) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the fraudulent advertising of pregnancy-related medical services; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2223 80-0 (2007) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to the regulation of crisis pregnancy centers. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2878 80-0 (2007) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to alternatives to abortion organizations; imposing a civil penalty. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3077 80-0 (2007) Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al. Relating to consent by certain adults serving as a parent to the performance of an abortion on a minor. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3212 80-0 (2007) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to confirming the identity of a parent, managing conservator, or legal guardian who gives consent for an unemancipated minor to have an abortion. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 186 80-0 (2007) Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al. Relating to the protection of life, including unborn life, from the point of fertilization; providing penalties. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
SB 785 80-0 (2007) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to information related to the performance of an abortion; creating an offense. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Point of order sustained
SB 920 80-0 (2007) Author: Patrick, Dan
Sponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to informed consent to an abortion. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Postponed
SB 1174 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to alternatives to abortion organizations; imposing a civil penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1567 80-0 (2007) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the creation of the adoption incentive program. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 16 79-0 (2005) Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al. Relating to the right to object to participation in an abortion procedure or to the dispensing of an emergency contraceptive. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 17 79-0 (2005) Author: Corte, Jr., Frank Relating to statistical information concerning the number of judicial proceedings to bypass parental notice of a minor's abortion. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 145 79-0 (2005) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to an abortion when a fetal abnormality is detected. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 146 79-0 (2005) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to an abortion for a victim of incest or sexual assault. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 357 79-0 (2005) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the performance of certain abortions at a facility other than a hospital or ambulatory surgical center. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 358 79-0 (2005) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to information about certain agencies providing assistance relating to pregnancy. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 702 79-0 (2005) Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al. Relating to a physician's report of a complication resulting from an elective termination or attempted elective termination of pregnancy. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 811 79-0 (2005) Author: Corte, Jr., Frank Relating to the regulation of certain physician's offices where abortions are performed. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 979 79-0 (2005) Author: Corte, Jr., Frank Relating to the licensing and regulation of an abortion facility. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 1212 79-0 (2005) Author: King, Phil | et. al. Relating to abortion and parental consent to an abortion; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1312 79-0 (2005) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to the place where certain abortions may be performed. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1469 79-0 (2005) Author: Corte, Jr., Frank Relating to informed consent to an abortion. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1658 79-0 (2005) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to programs and services for sexual health and the prevention of abortion. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2278 79-0 (2005) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the dissemination of accurate information on voluntary and informed consent for an abortion. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2907 79-0 (2005) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to the protection of life, including unborn life, from the point of conception; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2997 79-0 (2005) Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al. Relating to the reporting of abortion; creating an offense. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3305 79-0 (2005) Author: Isett, Carl | et. al. Relating to coercing a woman to have an abortion and parental notification of abortion; creating offenses. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 3392 79-0 (2005) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to parental consent before an abortion may be performed on certain minors; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 1150 79-0 (2005) Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to parental consent for the performance of an abortion; providing penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 1381 79-0 (2005) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al. Relating to the reporting of abortion; creating an offense. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
SB 1577 79-0 (2005) Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al. Relating to coercing a woman to have an abortion and parental notification of abortion; creating offenses. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
SR 895 79-0 (2005) Author: Shapiro, Florence Congratulating Texas Instruments, Incorporated, on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. Reported enrolled
HB 15 78-0 (2003) Author: Corte, Frank | et. al.
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to regulation of abortion; creating an offense. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 569 78-0 (2003) Author: Berman, Leo | et. al. Relating to fetal pain prevention; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 945 78-0 (2003) Author: King, Phil | et. al. Relating to parental consent to abortion. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2777 78-0 (2003) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al. Relating to pathology reports on abortions; providing a penalty. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2833 78-0 (2003) Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al. Relating to a physician's report of a complication resulting from an abortion; providing a penalty. House: Public Health Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 331 78-0 (2003) Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to statistical information concerning certain judicial proceedings to bypass parental notice of a minor's abortion. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 835 78-0 (2003) Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al. Relating to regulation of abortion; creating an offense. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
SB 9 78-1 (2003) Author: Brimer, Kim Relating to statistical information concerning certain judicial proceedings to bypass parental notice of a minor's abortion. Senate: State Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 17 77-0 (2001) Author: Corte, Frank | et. al. Relating to regulation of abortion. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 213 77-0 (2001) Author: Longoria, John | et. al. Relating to the time at which life begins. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1197 77-0 (2001) Author: Brimer, Kim Relating to the evidentiary standard used in certain judicial proceedings to bypass parental notice of a minor's abortion. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1198 77-0 (2001) Author: Brimer, Kim Relating to statistical information concerning certain judicial proceedings to bypass parental notice of a minor's abortion. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1244 77-0 (2001) Author: Berman, Leo | et. al. Relating to fetal pain during abortion; providing a penalty. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2956 77-0 (2001) Author: King, Phil Relating to licensing requirements applicable to persons who advertise certain services. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 3133 77-0 (2001) Author: King, Phil Relating to financial interests in abortion facilities. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HJR 32 77-0 (2001) Author: Wilson, Ron Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the state from requiring a woman to complete a pregnancy. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee
SB 189 77-0 (2001) Author: Lindsay, Jon
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to school district disciplinary action against a student with a disability who receives special education services and to the authority of a juvenile justice alternative education program to obtain a waiver regarding required days of operation. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 5 76-0 (1999) Author: Gray, Patricia | et. al. Relating to parental notification before an abortion may be performed on certain minors. House: State Affairs Postponed
HB 36 76-0 (1999) Author: Corte, Frank | et. al. Relating to regulation of abortion. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 181 76-0 (1999) Author: Longoria, John | et. al. Relating to the time at which life begins. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 342 76-0 (1999) Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene | et. al. Relating to the parental notification required before an abortion may be performed on a minor; providing a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 343 76-0 (1999) Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene | et. al. Relating to parental consent before an abortion may be performed on a minor; providing a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 623 76-0 (1999) Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al. Relating to parental notification before an abortion may be performed on certain minors; providing a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1073 76-0 (1999) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to parental notification and consent before an abortion may be performed on certain minors. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1638 76-0 (1999) Author: King, Phil | et. al. Relating to parental consent before an abortion may be performed on a minor. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2333 76-0 (1999) Author: Solis, Juan Relating to notification and consent before an abortion may be performed on certain minors; providing a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3413 76-0 (1999) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al. Relating to parental notification before an abortion may be performed on certain minors; providing a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HJR 56 76-0 (1999) Author: Wilson, Ron Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the state from requiring a woman to complete a pregnancy. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 27 76-0 (1999) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al. Relating to parental consent before an abortion may be performed on a minor; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: Human Services Committee report printed and distributed
SB 30 76-0 (1999) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Sponsor: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to parental notification before an abortion may be performed on certain minors; providing a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs
Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 65 76-0 (1999) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al. Relating to informed consent to the performance of an abortion. Senate: Human Services Committee report printed and distributed
SB 83 76-0 (1999) Author: Harris, Chris | et. al. Relating to informed consent to the performance of an abortion; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 468 76-0 (1999) Author: Harris, Chris | et. al. Relating to licensing requirements for certain persons providing abortion services. House: State Affairs
Senate: Human Services
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1900 76-0 (1999) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to issuance of special "Choose Life" license plates. Senate: State Affairs Committee report printed and distributed
HB 27 75-0 (1997) Author: Corte, Frank | et. al. Relating to regulation of abortion. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 268 75-0 (1997) Author: Hill, Fred | et. al. Relating to parental notification before an abortion may be performed on a minor; providing a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 276 75-0 (1997) Author: Marchant, Kenny | et. al. Relating to parental notification before an abortion may be performed on a minor; providing a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 370 75-0 (1997) Author: Longoria, John | et. al. Relating to the time at which life begins. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 757 75-0 (1997) Author: Moffat, Nancy | et. al. Relating to parental consent to an abortion performed on a minor; providing a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 860 75-0 (1997) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to regulation of abortion facilities and the protection of the health of women; providing a penalty. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 1069 75-0 (1997) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to minimum standards, records, suspension or revocation of a license, and administrative penalties for abortion facilities. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1274 75-0 (1997) Author: Smithee, John Relating to parental notification and consent before an abortion may be performed on a minor; providing a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 1275 75-0 (1997) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving a viable fetus. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1499 75-0 (1997) Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene | et. al. Relating to certain information relating to abortion facilities. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 2856 75-0 (1997) Author: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al.
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the protection of women's health with respect to services performed at an abortion facility and the right to access certain information relating to abortion facilities. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
HJR 23 75-0 (1997) Author: Wilson, Ron | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the state from requiring a woman to complete a pregnancy. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
SB 86 75-0 (1997) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Sponsor: Marchant, Kenny | et. al.
Relating to parental notification before an abortion may be performed on certain minors. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Returned to committee
SB 142 75-0 (1997) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to death of a viable fetus; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 398 75-0 (1997) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to suspension or revocation of a license and administrative penalties for abortion facilities. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 407 75-0 (1997) Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to minimum standards, records, suspension or revocation of a license, and administrative penalties for abortion facilities. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 411 75-0 (1997) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al. Relating to parental consent before an abortion may be performed on a minor; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
SB 490 75-0 (1997) Author: Patterson, Jerry Relating to informed consent to the performance of an abortion. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 540 75-0 (1997) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to informed consent to the performance of an abortion. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1452 75-0 (1997) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to certain information relating to abortion facilities. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 313 74-0 (1995) Author: Hill, Fred | et. al. Relating to parental notification before an abortion may be performed on a minor; providing a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 407 74-0 (1995) Author: Longoria, John | et. al. Relating to the regulation of abortion. House: State Affairs Coauthor Authorized
HB 950 74-0 (1995) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to informed consent to the performance of an abortion. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 951 74-0 (1995) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to notice to a parent, guardian, or conservator before an abortion may be performed on a pregnant minor; providing a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1334 74-0 (1995) Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene | et. al. Relating to the protection of the rights and health of women using or considering the use of abortion services; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1577 74-0 (1995) Author: Marchant, Ken Relating to parental notification before an abortion may be performed on a minor; providing a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2814 74-0 (1995) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to the right not to perform or assist in performing an abortion. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 83 74-0 (1995) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al. Relating to parental notification before an abortion may be performed on a minor; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: Health & Human Services Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 311 74-0 (1995) Author: Harris, Chris | et. al. Relating to informed consent to the performance of an abortion; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
SB 1033 74-0 (1995) Author: Harris, Chris | et. al. Relating to the protection of the rights and health of women; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 1423 74-0 (1995) Author: Patterson, Jerry Relating to abortions; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1330 73-0 (1993) Author: Longoria, John | et. al. Relating to the regulation of abortion. House: State Affairs Coauthor Authorized
HB 1435 73-0 (1993) Author: Hill, Fred Relating to parental notification before an abortion may be performed on a minor; providing a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2635 73-0 (1993) Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al. Relating to abortions; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Coauthor Authorized
HJR 1 73-0 (1993) Author: Wilson, Ron Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the state from requiring a woman to complete a pregnancy. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1105 73-0 (1993) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al. Relating to parental notification before an abortion may be performed on a minor; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
SB 1401 73-0 (1993) Author: Patterson, Jerry Relating to abortions; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 85 72-0 (1991) Author: Clemons, Billy Relating to the notification of a spouse and a waiting period before an abortion may be performed. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 86 72-0 (1991) Author: Clemons, Billy Relating to abortions; providing criminal penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 87 72-0 (1991) Author: Clemons, Billy Relating to parental notification before an abortion may be performed on a minor; providing a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 114 72-0 (1991) Author: Ovard, A.R. | et. al. Relating to the consent required to perform an abortion on a minor; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 785 72-0 (1991) Author: Marchant, Ken Relating to the regulation of abortion. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 268 72-0 (1991) Author: Green, Gene | et. al. Relating to the consent to abortion for certain minors; creating an offense and providing penalties. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
SB 289 72-0 (1991) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to the prohibition of sex-selection abortions; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HJR 3 72-4 (1992) Author: Wilson, Ron Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the state from requiring a woman to complete a pregnancy. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 26 71-0 (1989) Author: Clemons, Billy | et. al. Relating to the consent required to perform an abortional act on a minor; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Pending in committee
HB 906 71-0 (1989) Author: Kubiak, L.B. | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of sex-selection abortions; providing a penalty. House: State Affairs Pending in committee
HB 987 71-0 (1989) Author: Shelley, Dan | et. al. Relating to the consent to abortion for certain minors; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Pending in committee
HCR 215 71-0 (1989) Author: Smithee, John Requesting the attorney general to remove his signature from any friend of the court brief supporting the Roe vs. Wade decision on abortion. House: State Affairs Pending in committee
SB 234 71-0 (1989) Author: Green, Gene | et. al. Relating to the consent to abortion for certain minors; providing penalties. Senate: Jurisprudence Co-author authorized
SB 421 71-0 (1989) Author: Brown, J.E. | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of sex-selection abortions; providing a penalty. Senate: Jurisprudence Co-author authorized
HB 140 71-1 (1989) Author: Crawford, Richard Relating to a nonbinding referendum on the issue of abortion. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 69 71-2 (1989) Author: Kubiak, L.B. Relating to the regulation of abortion; providing a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HR 166 71-2 (1989) Author: Edwards, Al Expressing legislative sentiment against further restrictions on abortion. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 117 70-0 (1987) Author: Clemons, Billy Relating to the consent required to perform an abortional act on a minor; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Pending in committee
HB 118 70-0 (1987) Author: Clemons, Billy Relating to the performance of certain abortional acts constituting the offense of murder. House: State Affairs Pending in committee
HB 410 70-0 (1987) Author: Millsap, Mike
Sponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the regulation of the practice of medicine in performing certain abortions. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 167 70-0 (1987) Author: Lyon, Ted Relating to the regulation of the practice of medicine in performing certain abortions. Senate: Health & Human Services Reported favorably with substitute
HB 67 69-0 (1985) Author: Kubiak, L.B. Relating to the prohibition of abortions after viability of an unborn child; providing a penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 486 69-0 (1985) Author: Kubiak, L.B. Amending Title 5 of the Texas Penal Code, by adding a new Chapter 23, prohibiting certain abortions and related conduct, amending Chapter 4 of Title 28 of the Texas Revised Civil Statutes by adding a new Article 1015b prohibiting the performance of certain abortions in city or town hospitals; amending Chapter 5 of Title 71 of the Texas Revised Civil Statutes by adding a new Article 4494t prohibiting the performance of certain abortions in hospital districts, county or county-city/town hospitals; amending Section 32.003, Texas Human Resources Code, to define the term "medical assistance" as excluding care and services in connection with the performance of certain abortions and amending Texas Revised Civil Statutes Article 4512.7 to include the right not to perform pathological examination of abortion tissue. House: State Affairs Reported from s/c favorably w/sub.
HB 1290 69-0 (1985) Author: Clemons, Billy Relating to the performance of an abortion in city public hospitals. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1291 69-0 (1985) Author: Clemons, Billy Relating to the performance of an abortion in certain hospitals. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1292 69-0 (1985) Author: Clemons, Billy Relating to a prohibition of the use of medical assistance to perform certain abortions. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1293 69-0 (1985) Author: Clemons, Billy Relating to the offense of performing an abortion after the unborn child is viable. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1294 69-0 (1985) Author: Clemons, Billy Relating to the performance of an abortional act by a person who is not a physician; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1295 69-0 (1985) Author: Clemons, Billy Relating to the consent required to perform an abortional act on a minor; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1296 69-0 (1985) Author: Clemons, Billy Relating to experimentation using a fetus and to the sale, transfer, or distribution of fetuses, embryos, or neonates; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1297 69-0 (1985) Author: Clemons, Billy Relating to the disposal of a body of an unborn child whose death was caused by an abortional act; providing a penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1298 69-0 (1985) Author: Clemons, Billy Relating to the requirement that physicians file certain information concerning the abortions they perform with the Texas Department of Health; providing a penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1299 69-0 (1985) Author: Clemons, Billy Relating to immunity from liability for wrongful life or wrongful birth and to the failure or refusal of a person to prevent the live birth of a child. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
SB 129 69-0 (1985) Author: Sharp, John Prohibiting certain abortions and related conduct; prohibiting the performance of certain abortions in city or town hospitals; prohibiting the performance of certain abortions in hospital districts, county or county-city/town hospitals; defining the term "medical assistance" as excluding care and services in connection with the performance of certain abortions and including the right not to perform pathological examination of abortion tissue. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Co-author authorized
HB 1430 68-0 (1983) Author: Green, Gene Relating to immunity from liability for failing to recommend an abortion. House: Human Services Coauthor authorized
HB 1557 68-0 (1983) Author: Ceverha, Bill Relating to consent for the performance of an abortion on certain minors; providing penalties. House: Human Services Referred to Committee on Human Services
HB 2168 68-0 (1983) Author: Kubiak, L.B. Relating to the prohibition of abortions after viability of an unborn child; providing a penalty. House: Public Health Referred to subcommittee
HB 2246 68-0 (1983) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to the requirement of informed consent as a prerequisite to an abortion; providing a penalty. House: State Affairs Coauthor authorized
SB 475 68-0 (1983) Author: Leedom, John Relating to consent for the performance of abortions on certain minors; providing a penalty for violation. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
SB 1296 68-0 (1983) Author: Harris, O.H. Relating to the requirement of informed consent as a prerequisite to an abortion; providing a penalty. Senate: Jurisprudence Postponed
HB 455 67-0 (1981) Author: DeLay, Tom Relating to certain abortions in tax-supported medical facilities. House: State Affairs Reported from subcommittee with substitute
HB 578 67-0 (1981) Author: Ceverha, Bill Relating to consent for the performance of an abortion on certain minors. House: State Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
HB 762 67-0 (1981) Author: Green, Gene Relating to reports of abortional acts. House: State Affairs No action taken
HB 794 67-0 (1981) Author: Cockerham, Jerry Relating to experimentation on human fetuses and trafficking in fetal tissues. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 922 67-0 (1981) Author: Cockerham, Jerry Relating to the disposition of a fetus after an abortion. House: State Affairs No action taken
HB 1140 67-0 (1981) Author: Davis, Bob Relating to the regulation of abortional acts, pref. no. 47. House: State Affairs No action taken
HB 1158 67-0 (1981) Author: Messer, Bill Relating to a requirement that a woman notify her spouse before receiving an abortion. House: State Affairs No action taken
HB 1194 67-0 (1981) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to abortions in governmental hospitals, the use of public funds for abortions, and the appointment of a guardian for certain unborn children. House: State Affairs No action taken
HB 1245 67-0 (1981) Author: Ceverha, Bill Relating to the requirement of informed consent as a prerequisite to an abortion. House: State Affairs Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1385 67-0 (1981) Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob Relating to the requirement of informed consent as a prerequisite to an abortion. House: State Affairs No action taken
HCR 27 67-0 (1981) Author: Riley, Ken Requesting Congress to call a constitutional convention to propose a constitutional amendment guaranteeing a right to life for the unborn. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
SB 248 67-0 (1981) Author: Mengden, Walter Relating to consent for the performance of an abortion on certain minors; providing penalties. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
SB 249 67-0 (1981) Author: Mengden, Walter Relating to certain abortions in tax-supported medical facilities. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
SB 414 67-0 (1981) Author: Traeger, John | et. al. Relating to reports of abortional acts. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
SB 554 67-0 (1981) Author: Leedom, John Relating to experimentation on human fetuses and trafficking in fetal tissues; providing a penalty. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
SB 616 67-0 (1981) Author: Leedom, John Relating to the requirement of informed consent as a prerequisite to an abortion, providing penatly. Senate: Human Resources No action taken
SB 636 67-0 (1981) Author: Leedom, John Relating to a requirement that a woman notify her spouse before receiving an abortion; providing penalties. Senate: Human Resources Referred to subcommittee
SB 646 67-0 (1981) Author: Ogg, Jack Relating to the application of the wrongful death statute to injuries inflicted upon unborn children. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
SB 652 67-0 (1981) Author: Ogg, Jack Relating to the prohibition of abortions after viability of the fetus. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
SB 742 67-0 (1981) Author: Santiesteban, H. Relating to the requirement of informed consent as a prerequisite to an abortion; providing penalties. Senate: Human Resources Referred to subcommittee
SB 1282 67-0 (1981) Author: Mengden, Walter Relating to the administration of an anesthetic to the fetus before the performance of certain abortions. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
HB 125 66-0 (1979) Author: Green, Gene Relating to the rights of a living fetus removed from the body of a woman and to the protection of a living fetus born as a result of an abortion. House: Judicial Affairs Coauthor authorized
HB 1063 66-0 (1979) Author: Ceverha, Bill Relating to the regulation of the performance of abortions; providing penalties. House: Health Services Scheduled for future calendar placement
HB 1580 66-0 (1979) Author: Brown, Albert "Al" Relating to abortions in tax supported medical facilities. House: Health Services Referred to subcommittee
SB 117 66-0 (1979) Author: Mengden, Walter
Sponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to the rights and the protection of a living child born as a result of an abortion or premature birth; negating any effect of the Act on the standard of care required of a physician. House: State Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 118 66-0 (1979) Author: Mengden, Walter Prohibiting abortions in tax-supported medical facilities. Senate: Human Resources Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
SB 119 66-0 (1979) Author: Mengden, Walter Relating to benefits for abortion under government employee insurance. Senate: Economic Development Reported from committee favorably with amendments
SB 651 66-0 (1979) Author: Ogg, Jack Relating to abortions; providing penalties. Senate: Jurisprudence Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 668 66-0 (1979) Author: Ogg, Jack Relating to the application of the wrongful death statute to injuries inflicted upon unborn children. Senate: Jurisprudence Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 842 66-0 (1979) Author: Traeger, John Relating to the performance of abortions; providing penalties. Senate: Human Resources Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
SB 922 66-0 (1979) Author: Longoria, Raul Relating to consent by a parent or a judicially designated managing conservator or guardian or a court order granting permission before an abortion can be performed upon a minor. Senate: Jurisprudence Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1636 65-0 (1977) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to the protection of unborn children from certain abortional acts by prohibiting such acts in governmental hospitals, hospitals receiving tax exemptions and governmentally conferred corporate status; the granting or utilization of governmental assistance for such acts; providing for the revocation of such exemption, assistance, or status; and providing for the revocation of such exemption, assistance, or status; and providing criminal sanctions. House: Health & Welfare Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1637 65-0 (1977) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to abortions and abortifacients; providing penalties. House: Health & Welfare Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1875 65-0 (1977) Author: Von Dohlen, Tim Relating to the declaration of a basic policy concerning the right to life; regulating the conduct of certain abortional policies, practices, and acts and conduct regarding human fetuses; making certain findings; prescribing certain criminal penalties and civil sanctions. House: Health & Welfare
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from subcommittee favorably
SB 416 65-0 (1977) Author: Mengden, Walter
Sponsor: Von Dohlen, Tim
Relating to the rights of medical personnel and health care facilities not to perform abortions; prohibiting discrimination against a person because of attitude concerning abortions or refusal to perform them; giving persons whos rights are violated certain remedies. House: Health & Welfare
Senate: Human Resources
90 Day Bill
SB 585 65-0 (1977) Author: Ogg, Jack Relating to the declaration of a basic policy concerning the right to life; regulating the conduct of certain abortional policies, practices, and acts and conduct regarding human fetuses; making certain findings; prescribing certain criminal penalties and civil sanctions. Senate: Jurisprudence Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 337 64-0 (1975) Author: Bird, Ronald C. Authorizing a physician, staff member, or employee of a hospital to refrain on moral or religious grounds from participating in an abortion without penalty; prohibiting discrimination in hiring on grounds of objection to abortion. House: Health & Welfare Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 338 64-0 (1975) Author: Bird, Ronald C. Relating to the gathering of statistical information concerning the performance of abortions in the state. House: Health & Welfare Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 339 64-0 (1975) Author: Bird, Ronald C. Regulating who may perform an abortion and where an abortion may be performed; prohibiting the performance of a criminal abortion; penalizing the unauthorized practice of medicine; providing penalties. House: Health & Welfare Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 1250 64-0 (1975) Author: Craddick, Tom Relating to taking the life or failing to preserve the life of a child born by abortion. House: Health & Welfare Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 1276 64-0 (1975) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to the regulation of abortions, the use of fetuses and embryos delivered by abortion, and discrimination against persons who refuse abortion. House: Health & Welfare Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 1782 64-0 (1975) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to the regulation of the performance of abortion. House: Health & Welfare Reported from committee with substitute
HB 1783 64-0 (1975) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to the protection of unborn children from abortional acts that are not justifiable by prohibiting such acts in governmental hospitals, hospitals receiving such tax exemptions and governmental assistance, hospitals enjoying the protection governmentally conferred corporate status; and granting or utilitization of governmental assistance for such acts; providing for the revocation of such exemption, assistance, or status; and providing criminal sanctions. House: Health & Welfare Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 1784 64-0 (1975) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to the health of pregnant women as affected by an abortional technique known as saline amniocentesis. House: Health & Welfare Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 1785 64-0 (1975) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to the right to refuse to allow abortions to be performed and the right not to perform abortions; providing criminal penalties and civil sanctions. House: Health & Welfare Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 1786 64-0 (1975) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to experimentation on human fetuses. House: Health & Welfare Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 2004 64-0 (1975) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to providing protection of viable unborn children and their mothers from abortional acts that are not justifiable and prohibiting certain abortional acts. House: Health & Welfare Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
SB 481 64-0 (1975) Author: Traeger, John Authorizing a physician, staff member, or employee of a hospital to refrain on moral or religious grounds from participating in an abortion without penalty; prohibiting discrimination in hiring or grounds of objection to abortion. Senate: Human Resources Reported from committee favorably with amendments
SB 482 64-0 (1975) Author: Longoria, Raul Relating to the gathering of statistical information concerning the performance of abortions in the state. Senate: Human Resources Referred to Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs
HB 148 63-0 (1973) Author: Weddington, Sarah Relating to the consent required for the termination of pregnancy; and declaring an emergency. House: Human Resources Referred to subcommittee
HB 151 63-0 (1973) Author: Weddington, Sarah Repealing Articles 1191, 1192, 1193, 1194, and 1196, Penal Code of Texas, 1925, which relate to the offense of abortion; and declaring an emergency. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 468 63-0 (1973) Author: Vick, Larry Relating to the offense of homicide as it applies to persons not yet born. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 978 63-0 (1973) Author: Lombardino, Frank Relating to the use of tax funds to pay for abortions; and declaring an emergency. House: Human Resources Referred to Committee on Human Resources
HB 1732 63-0 (1973) Author: Von Dohlen, Tim Relating to the rights of medical personnel and health care facilities not to perform abortions; providing for equitable relief; and declaring an emergency. House: Human Resources
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
SB 422 63-0 (1973) Author: Mengden, Walter Regulating abortions; providing penalties; requiring an abortion certificate. Senate: Jurisprudence Committee hearing date
SB 628 63-0 (1973) Author: Mengden, Walter Relating to the rights of medical personnel not to perform or participate in performing abortions; providing for equitable relief. Senate: Jurisprudence Committee substitute
SB 629 63-0 (1973) Author: Mengden, Walter Prohibiting abortions in tax-supported hospitals. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 857 63-0 (1973) Author: Mengden, Walter Relating to the protection of the health and life of pregnant women and of the right to life of unborn children; providing for prohibition of abortions except by a physician licensed to practice medicine for saving the life of the mother when there exists a reasonable medical certainty that continuation of pregnancy will result in the death of the mother in governmental hospitals, in hospitals which receive any tax exemption or governmental financial assistance, or in hospitals incorporate under the laws of the State of Texas or of another state; requiring informed consent to abortions by the pregnant woman, her parents or guardian in the case of an unmarried minor, and of the husband or father of the unborn child; prohibiting discrimination against or coercion of a person receiving governmental financial assistance for not consenting to an abortion; permitting any hospital to refuse to allow any abortion; permitting any person because of conscience or religious beliefs to refuse to perform or assist in any abortion; prohibiting governmental employees and social service agencies receiving governmental assistance from requiring or recommending that any woman have an abortion except a recommendation of a permissible abortion; prohibiting saline abortions altogether and hysterectomy form of abortion unless the fullest effort is made to save the life of the aborted child; making any child which is live born following an abortion a ward of the State of Texas; fully recognized as as a human person under the law of this State, and divesting its parents of any parental rights in such child; prohibiting certain types of abortions; prohibiting any use of transfer of any child who has been aborted or live born for any kind of experimentation or study; requiring physicians to file specified information in a report of abortions performed by them; requiring any person performing an abortion resulting in a live born child to take all reasonable steps to save the life and health of that child and subjecting violators to the Texas law of homicide and civil liability for wrongful death and medical malpractice; providing certain criminal penalties, civil causes of action, and civil sanctions, including revocation of tax exemptions, governmental financial assistance, and of corporate charters or permits to do business as corporations for violations of the Act; and declaring an emergency. Senate: Jurisprudence Committee hearing date
SCR 47 63-0 (1973) Author: Mengden, Walter Be it resolved that the Senate of the 63rd Legislature, the House of Representatives concurring, that the Legislature of Texas hereby memorialize the Congress of the U.S. to take action to remove appellate jurisdiction from lower Federal courts and Supreme Court in the field of abortion; to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the U.S. to protect the life of every human being from moment of conception; and that a copy of this Resolution be sent to President and Vice-President of the U.S. and to each Senator and Representative in Congress from Texas with the request that this Resolution be officially entered in the Congressional Record as a memorial to the Congress. Senate: Jurisprudence Committee hearing date
HB 1092 62-0 (1971) Author: Coats, Sam Relating to abortion and abortifacients; providing penalties for violation.
SB 553 62-0 (1971) Author: Creighton, Tom | et. al. Relating to regulating the performance of abortions.
HB 323 61-0 (1969) Author: Clark, Jr., James Howard "Jim" Relating to humane abortions.
SB 275 60-0 (1967) Author: Parkhouse, George M. Relating to amending the Penal code relating to permissible abortions.
HB 331 39-0 (1925) Author: Fields, William A. Relating to fixing the venue of the offense of abortion. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 140 30-0 (1907) Author: Walter, Charles K. Relating to abortion, and defining the meaning of that term, and providing punishment for those guilty of the offense of abortion as defined.


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