Local leaders hope their northward neighbor Lubbock takes heed of their action and follows suit to become a Sanctuary City for the Unborn.
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Civil SocietyIssuesLocal NewsLubbock Officials Eye Outlawing Abortion After Planned Parenthood Heralds New Facility
Isaiah MitchellSeptember 4, 2020
State legislators and activists have urged Lubbock to become a "Sanctuary City for the Unborn" before a Planned Parenthood facility is built.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsPro-Life Group Sues City of Austin for $250,000 Abortion Logistics Allocation
Isaiah MitchellAugust 28, 2020
A pro-life group is suing the City of Austin for providing $250,000 in funding to aid women seeking abortions.
Civil SocietyTaxes & SpendingAustin City Council Approves $100,000 in New Abortion Logistics and Transportation Funding
Brad JohnsonAugust 14, 2020
This fiscal year, the Austin City Council has allotted $250,000 to provide logistical support to women obtaining abortions.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsCity of East Mountain Effectively Outlaws Abortion, Passes “Sanctuary City for the Unborn” Ordinance
Daniel FriendJuly 21, 2020
The city council of East Mountain agreed to an ordinance effectively prohibiting abortion within city limits in a 3-0 vote with 2 abstentions.
Civil SocietyIssuesStatewide NewsEight Lawsuits Filed to Defend Use of Term “Criminal” to Describe Abortion Advocacy Groups
Daniel FriendJuly 20, 2020
Pro-life Texans have requested courts to declare use of the term "criminal" in describing abortion advocacy groups as "truthful" and "non-defamatory."
Civil SocietyAbortion Advocacy Group Sues Right to Life of East Texas for Defamation
Daniel FriendJune 12, 2020
Several pro-choice organizations are filing lawsuits alleging that being called a "criminal organization" is defamatory. The pro-life defendants maintain that the claim is legally accurate.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsAustin Approves Contract to Assist Women Receiving Abortions
Daniel FriendJune 11, 2020
After approving a budget amendment last year, the Austin City Council is moving forward on a contract to support women seeking abortions.
IssuesCoronavirus Abortion Ban Timeline: Medical Abortions Prohibited Again, For Now
Daniel FriendApril 20, 2020
In the latest development of the dispute between state officials and abortion providers over temporary abortion restrictions, medical abortions are again prohibited under Governor Abbott's executive order.
Civil SocietyFederalHealthcareIssuesStatewide NewsFifth Circuit Court Allows Some Abortions Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic, Case is Brought to Supreme Court
Daniel FriendApril 14, 2020
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals is allowing medical abortions in Texas, despite state officials arguing that such procedures need to be postponed during the coronavirus pandemic.
FederalStatewide NewsTemporary Abortion Ban in Texas Upheld by Appellate Court During Coronavirus Pandemic
Daniel FriendApril 7, 2020
A U.S. appellate court upheld a temporary ban of abortions under an executive order requiring the postponement of all non-essential surgeries.
Civil SocietyFederalStatewide NewsAppellate Court Allows State to Continue Enforcing Temporary Abortion Ban, Issues Stay
Daniel FriendMarch 31, 2020
In the latest development of rapid legal exchanges, an executive order once again goes into effect requiring the postponement of abortions during the coronavirus pandemic.
Civil SocietyFederalIssuesStatewide NewsFederal Judge Allows Abortions to Continue After Ban Under Governor’s Coronavirus-Related Order
Daniel FriendMarch 30, 2020
An Austin-based federal judge granted a temporary restraining order that will allow abortions to continue in the state, after an executive order from the governor postponed all non-essential surgical procedures.
Civil SocietyIssuesStatewide NewsAbortion Providers Sue Governor, Attorney General for Temporary Abortion Ban Due to Coronavirus
Daniel FriendMarch 26, 2020
Abortion providers in the state of Texas have filed a complaint against Gov. Abbott and Attorney General Paxton over a temporary restriction on abortions in the midst of the coronavirus response.
Civil SocietyStatewide NewsAbortions Postponed Under Governor Abbott’s Executive Order
Daniel FriendMarch 23, 2020
According to Attorney General Ken Paxton, abortions are included in the list of non-essential surgeries that will need to be postponed under Governor Abbott's new executive order.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsWhiteface Passes Ordinance Declaring “Sanctuary City for the Unborn”
Daniel FriendMarch 13, 2020
The small West Texas town of Whiteface passed an ordinance on Thursday night to ban abortion within city limits.
Civil SocietyFederalIssuesSenate Rejects Bills Protecting Survivors of Abortion and Limiting Abortion to 20 Weeks
Daniel FriendFebruary 25, 2020
Two bills introduced by Republicans — one targeting infanticide and one limiting abortion after 20 weeks — were rejected by the U.S. Senate, failing to receive the 60 votes needed.
EducationElections 2020GunsHealthcareImmigration & BorderState HouseTaxes & SpendingCandidates Stake Out Their Priorities in Heated GOP Primary to Replace Freedom Caucus Leader Mike Lang
Brad JohnsonFebruary 19, 2020
The Texan spoke with GOP candidates looking to replace Mike Lang in the Texas House. Here's what their top policy priorities will be should they be elected.
FederalHealthcareStatewide NewsTrump Administration Approves Funding for Texas Women’s Health Program that Excludes Abortion Providers
Daniel FriendJanuary 28, 2020
Over the next four years, the women's health and family planning program in Texas, which excludes abortion providers and their affiliates like Planned Parenthood, will receive $350 million in federal funding.
Civil SocietyStatewide NewsPlanned Parenthood to Stop Receiving Donations from the Texas State Employee Charitable Campaign
Daniel FriendJanuary 21, 2020
Abortion providers and affiliates such as Planned Parenthood will no longer be able to receive donations through the State Employee Charitable Campaign.