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87th LegislatureCivil SocietyFederalHealthcareSatanic Temple Seeks Religious Exemption From Heartbeat Act for Abortifacient Drugs
Isaiah MitchellSeptember 10, 2021
Temple co-founder Lucien Greaves said the same standard that allows tribal use of peyote should allow Satanic use of abortion-inducing drugs.
87th LegislatureCivil SocietyAfter Heartbeat Act Takes Effect, Austin-Based Bumble Creates ‘Relief Fund’ for Abortion Seekers
Isaiah MitchellSeptember 6, 2021
The dating app company Bumble started a relief fund to aid abortions in Texas. It may or may not be legal under the Heartbeat Act.
Civil SocietyFederalJudicialNancy Pelosi Says House Will Look to ‘Codify Roe v. Wade’ in Response to Texas’ Heartbeat Bill
Daniel FriendSeptember 6, 2021
Nancy Pelosi says that the House will consider legislation to “codify Roe v. Wade” and nullify the new Texas abortion law.
87th LegislatureCivil SocietyState HouseState SenateTexas Legislature Advances Bill Restricting Abortion-Inducing Drugs
Kim RobertsAugust 31, 2021
A bill by Democrat Senator Eddie Lucio will place limits on abortion-inducing drugs, prohibit them from being delivered via mail, and create a criminal offense for those who violate it.
Civil SocietyJudicialTexas Dismemberment Abortion Ban Ruled Constitutional by Fifth Circuit
Isaiah MitchellAugust 19, 2021
“Dismemberment [dilation and evacuation abortions] are self-evidently gruesome,” the majority opinion reads.
Civil SocietyHealthcareJudicialFederal Judge Permanently Blocks ‘Transgender Mandate’ in Obamacare
Isaiah MitchellAugust 12, 2021
The "transgender mandate" required doctors to insure and perform abortions and gender modifications or face penalties.
87th LegislatureCivil SocietyJudicialAbortion Funds and Providers Sue Texas Court System Over Heartbeat Act
Isaiah MitchellJuly 13, 2021
Whole Woman's Health and fellow plaintiffs accused the Texas legislature of “well-documented hostility to the rights of pregnant people.”
Civil SocietyLocal NewsAbernathy, Poynor Become 25th and 26th ‘Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn’ in Texas
Isaiah MitchellMay 12, 2021
Ten days after Lubbock took the same action, its northward neighbor Abernathy passed a local law banning abortions in town limits.
87th LegislatureState HouseState SenateBill to Ban Abortion if Roe v. Wade Overturned Passes Texas House
Isaiah MitchellMay 6, 2021
The bill's path looks clear, though the House slowed its momentum by leaving the Senate version in committee.
87th LegislatureCivil SocietyState HouseTexas House Gives Heartbeat Bill Initial Approval
Isaiah MitchellMay 5, 2021
Heartbeat legislation bans abortions after a heartbeat can be detected, typically occurring around 6 to 12 gestational weeks.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsLubbock Stakeholders, Lawyers Weigh in on Vague Future of Abortion Ban
Isaiah MitchellMay 5, 2021
Attorneys, local politicians, Planned Parenthood, and ordinance herald Mark Lee Dickson chime in on the landmark vote.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsLubbock Residents Vote to Outlaw Abortion and Become 24th ‘Sanctuary City for the Unborn’ in Texas
Isaiah MitchellMay 1, 2021
The measure passed overwhelmingly. It allows the living kin of aborted children to sue their abortionists and those who aided the procedure.
87th LegislatureState HouseTaxes & SpendingAbortion, Medicaid Expansion, Agency Funding: A Preview of the Texas House’s Budget Debate
Brad JohnsonApril 22, 2021
The Texas House meets today to debate nearly 250 amendments to the state budget. Here's a preview of what to expect.
87th LegislatureState SenateHeartbeat Act, Other Pro-Life Bills Pass Texas Senate
Isaiah MitchellApril 2, 2021
If passed into law, the bill would ban abortions when a heartbeat can be heard in the womb. Lawmakers diverge on how to enforce it.
87th LegislatureIssuesState SenateSlate of Pro-Life Bills Passes Texas Senate Committee, Including Abortion ‘Trigger’ Ban, PreNDA, Heartbeat Bill
Isaiah MitchellMarch 19, 2021
One omnibus bill combines a current abortion ban of unborn children with detectable heartbeats and a future ban if Roe v. Wade is overturned.
Civil SocietyIssuesGorman Becomes 21st “Sanctuary City for the Unborn” in Texas
Isaiah MitchellMarch 8, 2021
The small town’s all-female city commission voted unanimously to adopt the ordinance, which empowers the living kin of aborted children to sue their abortionists.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsCarbon, Texas Becomes 20th ‘Sanctuary City for the Unborn’
Isaiah MitchellFebruary 25, 2021
The town opted to outlaw abortion within its city limits by a unanimous vote.
JudicialDistrict Judge Extends Planned Parenthood’s Tenure on Texas’ Medicaid Program
Isaiah MitchellFebruary 24, 2021
The extension is a temporary restraining order against the state, though a more lasting ruling is expected in the coming week.
Civil SocietyJudicialCourt Lets Church Continue Praying Outside of Houston Planned Parenthood
Isaiah MitchellFebruary 17, 2021
Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast compared the congregation, which prays outside their facility every month, to the U.S. Capitol rioters.