87th LegislatureCivil SocietyState HouseTexas State Rep. Shelby Slawson Resurrects ‘Heartbeat Bill’
The proposal would ban abortions after a heartbeat is detected. In 2019, the legislation died in a committee chaired by a Democrat.
The proposal would ban abortions after a heartbeat is detected. In 2019, the legislation died in a committee chaired by a Democrat.
The caucus laid out its priorities for this session which include emergency powers reform, a prohibition against hormone therapy for minors, and election integrity.
The ability of the Texas Republican Party to pass its legislative priorities during the upcoming session may hinge on who oversees the committees through which they must pass.
After months of drama and speculation, the recording of Speaker Dennis Bonnen's quid pro quo has been made public by Michael Quinn Sullivan.
The City of Waskom declared itself a "sanctuary city for the unborn" after the city council voted to outlaw abortion yesterday.
The 86th Legislature is officially over. For those wondering where prominent bills stand, here's a cheat sheet for the session.
The 86th Legislature included few pro-life victories, exposing a public rift between lawmakers and activist organizations.
Pro-choice activists rallied at the Texas capitol yesterday as pro-life legislation curbing abortion sweeps across the nation.
As the end of the 86th Legislature fast approaches, The Texan takes a look at where key legislation stands before the House and Senate adjourn.
With several states passing bills this year that ban abortion once a heartbeat is detected, similar legislation never made it to the House floor.
A bill that would restrict abortion once an unborn child's heartbeat is detected has yet to be scheduled for a hearing or committee action.
Pro-life Republicans have filed a bill to abolish abortion in the state of Texas for the second session in a row.