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• of legal abortion in Texas.
• It conforms the definition of medical emergency used in abortion laws to match the exception in Chapter
• abortions, services like childcare or abortion doula support to assist with procuring an abortion and
• or abortion assistance entities.
• Soon thereafter, August of 2022, the city council passed an abortion resolution promoting abortion in

Bills: SB 31, SB 33, SB 510, SB 871, SB 1868, SB 2024, SB 2166, SB 2309, SB 2880, SJR 27, SJR 39, SJR 40

Keywords: SB 31, Life of the Mother Act, Texas abortion law, medical emergency, reasonable medical judgment, pregnancy complications, maternal health, life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, miscarriage, unborn child, abortion exception, abortion ban, physician liability, health care liability claim, aiding and abetting, Texas Medical Board, State Bar of Texas, continuing medical education

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• So, I thought that any of us, maybe except for you, Senator Alvord, you may be the only one that Doesn't
• There are exceptions to everything. Senator McCourtney, of course, I do have a business back home.

Bills: HB1168

Keywords: abortion, abortion-inducing drugs, medication abortion, mifepristone, misoprostol, methotrexate, pro-life, pro-choice, reproductive health, unborn child, trafficking, felony, contraception, pharmacist, pharmacy, Title 63, Oklahoma statutes, abortion pill, drug distribution, criminal penalty

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• drug to cause the unlawful abortion and who knowingly intentionally delivers an abortion-induced Inducing
• be guilty of abortion has to do with the actual definition of abortion.
• To the medical definition of an abortion is a miscarriage, which is a spontaneous abortion.
• Abortion rates.
• Had an abortion or how they had paid for another woman to have an abortion, and I think during that lunch

Bills: HB1168

Keywords: abortion, abortion-inducing drugs, medication abortion, mifepristone, misoprostol, methotrexate, pro-life, pro-choice, reproductive health, unborn child, trafficking, felony, contraception, pharmacist, pharmacy, Title 63, Oklahoma statutes, abortion pill, drug distribution, criminal penalty

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• Do you support the choice to have an abortion?
• Where's the except part? It's not there yet. I don't. Oh, okay.
• where abortion is performed, end quote.
• The doctor twice recommended abortion or comfort care.
• This Thursday was getting an abortion. That was 15 years ago.

Bills: HB216

Keywords: HB216, Texas abortion law, abortion-inducing drug, medication abortion, mifepristone, misoprostol, telemedicine, in-person exam, physician presence, out-of-state physician, reproductive healthcare, abortion regulation, Health and Safety Code, Occupations Code, consultation services, remote prescribing, pro-life, pro-choice

Summary: The Committee on Public Health met with a quorum and heard public testimony on a long agenda, with members repeatedly reminded of a two-minute limit for witnesses. Several bills were voted out favorably, including HB 2588 on cottage food, HB 1639 on cancer incidence and female firefighters, HB 2581 on a reporting form for contracted services for pregnant women, and SB 922 on electronic disclosure of certain sensitive medical information. Those measures generally passed on party-line or near-unanimous votes, while HB 216 on itemized medical statements was left pending after the committee substitute was withdrawn. The committee also left pending HB 5141, HB 4638, HB 2035, HB 4813, HB 2264, HB 4014, and HB 3829 after hearing testimony and questions. The final item introduced in the excerpt was HB 4408 on health care market transparency and corporate consolidation, but the discussion was cut off before testimony or action was completed. A major theme of the hearing was mental health diversion and access to treatment. HB 5141, by Rep. Howard, would allow Travis County to use vacated Austin State Hospital property for a local mental health jail diversion center; law enforcement, the Travis County sheriff, county judge, and urban counties group all testified in support, describing the lack of alternatives for people in crisis and the burden on jails and emergency rooms. Members asked about eligible offenses, bed capacity, and whether the facility would serve only Travis County, and the bill was left pending. HB 2264, by Rep. Schoolcraft, would create a friends-and-family form for loved ones to provide information to providers during emergency mental health treatment; NAMI and hospital groups supported it, while one neutral witness and several members raised concerns about patient control, credibility of information, and liability protections. The bill was also left pending. The committee also heard multiple psychedelic-therapy and drug-policy bills. HB 4813 would speed Texas rescheduling of Schedule I substances if the FDA reclassifies them, with testimony focused on psilocybin and MDMA and their potential use for PTSD and depression; members questioned whether the bill was too broad and how state rescheduling works, and it was left pending. HB 4014 would direct HHSC to study psychedelic therapies, building on prior state research, and witnesses said Texas should prepare regulatory and clinical infrastructure before FDA approval; it too was left pending. HB 2035 would require parents to be informed that they may seek substance-use treatment for a child even if one facility turns them away, prompted by a constituent’s account of a fatal fentanyl overdose after receiving incorrect advice; it was left pending. HB 4638 would extend and expand the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative board and timeline, with the author saying the program is still in early implementation and needs more time, and it was left pending as well. Other bills addressed public health administration and animal welfare. HB 3829 would require a study of the animal-friendly account and its grant process for spay/neuter funding, with the author arguing that the current application and reimbursement process is too burdensome for shelters and nonprofits; no opposition was heard and the bill was left pending. HB 2581 and HB 1639 were reported favorably, while HB 216 drew discussion about enforcement of itemized medical billing and was held after the committee substitute was withdrawn. Throughout the hearing, members also discussed broader concerns about homelessness, competency restoration waitlists, jail overcrowding, and the need for more treatment options outside the criminal justice system.

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• Elective abortions, except when the mother's life is in danger, are not legal in Texas.
• of abortion.
• Doctors have reported performing 145 abortions under that exception, about 60 a year.
• I also want to add that the fact that there's no exception for... ...people to get abortions when their
• abortion.

Bills: SB31, SB33, SB510, SB871, SB1868, SB2024, SB2166, SB2309, SB2880, SJR27, SJR39, SJR40, SB 31, SB 33

Keywords: SB 31, Life of the Mother Act, Texas abortion law, medical emergency, reasonable medical judgment, pregnancy complications, maternal health, life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, miscarriage, unborn child, abortion exception, abortion ban, physician liability, health care liability claim, aiding and abetting, Texas Medical Board, State Bar of Texas, continuing medical education

Bills: SB31, SB33, SB510, SB871, SB1868, SB2024, SB2166, SB2309, SB2880, SJR27, SJR39, SJR40, SB 31, SB 33

Keywords: SB 31, Life of the Mother Act, Texas abortion law, medical emergency, reasonable medical judgment, pregnancy complications, maternal health, life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, miscarriage, unborn child, abortion exception, abortion ban, physician liability, health care liability claim, aiding and abetting, Texas Medical Board, State Bar of Texas, continuing medical education

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• abortions, just for the record.
• It essentially creates a statutory right to abortion.
• Medically unnecessary state surveillance of abortion care communicates that abortion care is somehow
• This is about hiding the numbers of abortions.
• Why is this specific to abortion then? So, Mr.

Bills: SB30, SB43, SB50, SB136

Keywords: SB30, induced abortion, abortion reporting, vital statistics, public health reporting, medical records, health care providers, repeal, New Mexico, pregnancy termination, abortion data, state reporting requirements, confidentiality, reproductive health, parole, life imprisonment, rehabilitation, criminal justice, victim rights, law enforcement

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• Medically unnecessary state surveillance of abortion care communicates that abortion care is somehow
• of abortion trends in our state.
• Abortion providers absolutely track their own abortion data.
• Instead of calling things abortion, now we call it health care or abortion care.
• It's abortion providing its abortion care.

Bills: SB41, SB33, SB32, SB30

Keywords: sexual crimes, statute of limitations, criminal justice, victim rights, child abuse, individualized treatment, investigational treatment, health care, life-threatening illness, patient rights, physician recommendation, informed consent, human trafficking, sexual exploitation, child protection, prosecution, crime amendments, SB30, induced abortion, abortion reporting

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• After the Dobbs decision, our Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton referenced our abortion statement.
• begging the Texas Legislature for clarification around the medical emergency exemption in the Texas abortion
• I have worried about the future of my seven granddaughters since 2022, when this bill banning abortions
• And I have worried about the future of my seven granddaughters since 2022 when this bill banning abortions
• And we feel our current abortion laws and climate place all women, and especially Black women, more at

Keywords: SB31, medical emergency, reproductive health, testimonials, abortion laws, Texas

Summary: This transcript is from a Faith Days at the Capitol press conference supporting Texas abortion-related legislation, especially Senate Bill 31 and House Bill 44, referred to as the “Life of the Mother Act.” Speakers said the bills would clarify the medical-emergency exception in Texas law so doctors can provide evidence-based care when a pregnancy threatens a patient’s life or health, and several noted concerns about delayed treatment, loss of fertility, and women leaving Texas because of uncertainty under current law. Faith leaders from Baptist, Lutheran, Episcopal, Methodist, Presbyterian, Catholic, Jewish, and other traditions described pastoral experiences with women and families affected by the abortion ban and said their religious beliefs support protecting the life of the mother. Multiple speakers emphasized that the current legal climate has created fear for pregnant Texans, especially those facing miscarriage or high-risk pregnancies, and argued that SB 31 would restore clarity, physician discretion, and religious freedom. Several also linked the issue to broader concerns about maternal mortality, including the higher risks faced by Black women, and framed the bill as a matter of bodily autonomy and family well-being. A Catholic attendee and clergy members shared personal stories about daughters, granddaughters, and congregants who could be harmed by delayed care. Representative Charlie Geren, the House author of HB 44, said the bill was the most important he had carried in his 24 years in the Legislature and pledged to work to get it passed. Representative Josie Garcia also spoke in support, saying existing medical ethics and malpractice rules already hold providers accountable and arguing that supporting mothers is consistent with being pro-life. The event concluded as a coordinated advocacy effort, including mention of a postcard campaign that had gathered more than 6,000 submissions since January 14.

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• abortion.
• children dying by abortion, the highest abortion rate in 12 years.
• illegal abortions.
• Abortion is a human right. Abortion is health care.
• Abortion saves lives; preventing access to abortion is inhumane and cruel.

Bills: SB10, SB16, SB6, SB 6, SB 10, SB 16

Keywords: trafficking, prostitution, affirmative defense, victims, criminal justice reform, victim rights, criminal justice, judicial reform, court procedures, mental health services, criminal penalties, court security, SB 6, Woman and Child Protection Act, abortion, abortion-inducing drugs, medication abortion, mifepristone, misoprostol, pro-life

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• I'd like to read an excerpt from the passage or of the... bill except as provided by subsections D, E
• You care about carving out exceptions and removing liability from the people who should be held to the
• The exceptions are as otherwise provided by law, not specifically the Michael Morton Act and the Sandra
• So the protective order specifically said that it cannot be disclosed outside this case except if it
• allowed to view department file information, the statute would say, unless there is an explicit exception

Bills: SB7, SB14, SB 7, SB 14

Keywords: gender designation, civil penalties, private civil rights, multiple-occupancy spaces, Texas Women's Privacy Act, law enforcement, confidentiality, personnel files, employee records, misconduct, abortion, civil liability, abortion-inducing drugs, qui tam actions, Texas Citizens Participation Act, Religious Freedom Restoration Act, healthcare regulations, impact fees, water conservation, reuse projects

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• Abortion laws in this state might want a word with you.
• Obviously, because how else can others determine our sex except by looking at it?
• By all means, I am not an exceptional person, but we're talking a lot about safety today.
• We deserve our right to bodily autonomy with abortion and with trans issues.
• Do nothing except pray about it.

Bills: SB7, SB14, SB 7, SB 14

Keywords: gender designation, civil penalties, private civil rights, multiple-occupancy spaces, Texas Women's Privacy Act, law enforcement, confidentiality, personnel files, employee records, misconduct, abortion, civil liability, abortion-inducing drugs, qui tam actions, Texas Citizens Participation Act, Religious Freedom Restoration Act, healthcare regulations, impact fees, water conservation, reuse projects

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• Senate Bill 30, reporting of induced abortions.
• Medically unnecessary state surveillance of abortion care communicates that abortion care is somehow
• Abortion is killing an innocent person.
• Abortions would be one.
• The racial demographics of abortion patients.

Bills: HB195, HB279, SB30, HB234, HB292, SB100, SB23, SB221, SB261, SB264

Keywords: medical malpractice, judgments, independent providers, insurance, personal assets, settlements, healthcare, healthcare privacy, electronic medical records, reproductive health, gender-affirming care, data protection, location tracking, confidentiality, SB30, induced abortion, abortion reporting, vital statistics, public health reporting, medical records

Bills: HB0003, HB0004

Keywords: pregnancy centers, abortion, pro-life, healthcare, women's rights, state regulation, civil rights, freedom of speech, medical assistance, birthing centers, Medicaid, Wyoming, 916, all

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• , provide, refer for, or promote abortion, provide, refer for, or promote abortion, abortion<00:04
• Um, but they pedal abortion.
• through with the abortion. through with the abortion.
• Now the abortion abortion reversal pill.
• , abortion inducing drug, of abortion, abortion inducing drug, contraception.<01:10:48.400> Uh

Bills: HB0003, HB0004

Keywords: pregnancy centers, abortion, pro-life, healthcare, women's rights, state regulation, civil rights, freedom of speech, medical assistance, birthing centers, Medicaid, Wyoming, 916, all

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• industry, the brick and mortar abortion providers, the abortion industry.
• I had no intention to use them, uh, on an abortion, as for an abortion.
• The existence of exceptions proves that anti-abortion politicians and disinformants recognize that abortion
• The abortion pill mifepristone counts for 2/3 of all abortions nationwide.
• That where abortion is illegal, causing illegal abortions to happen. Thank you.

Bills: HB7, SB 8

Keywords: abortion, healthcare, jurisdiction, civil action, qui tam, prohibition, state law, sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy

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• And, um, I find it interesting because the evangelicals were for abortion when Roe v.
• <00:02:17.440> when<00:02:18.080> row evangelicals were for abortion when row evangelicals
• were for abortion when row vade<00:02:19.360> was<00:02:19.599> first<00:02:20.800>
• <00:04:44.800> But<00:04:45.040> he nothing about abortion. Nothing.
• But he nothing about abortion. Nothing.

Bills: HB0117, HB0126

Keywords: informed consent, abortion, civil liability, coercion, healthcare rights, fetal heartbeat, termination of pregnancy, medical emergency, Wyoming legislation, rights of minors, healthcare regulations, parental consent, 916, all

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• And then section four says that, except as otherwise provided by subsection B of this section, this will
• four And then section four um<00:59:32.000> says<00:59:32.240> that<00:59:32.480> except
• <00:59:32.720> as<00:59:32.960> otherwise um says that except as otherwise um says
• that except as otherwise provided<00:59:33.680> by<00:59:33.920> subsection<00:59:34.480

Bills: HB0117, HB0126

Keywords: informed consent, abortion, civil liability, coercion, healthcare rights, fetal heartbeat, termination of pregnancy, medical emergency, Wyoming legislation, rights of minors, healthcare regulations, parental consent, 916, all

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• abortions experiences. abortions experiences.
• That their decision to abort was abort.
• for abortions is negligible. for abortions is negligible.
• confer a right to abortion. confer a right to abortion.
• > p<01:32:35.280> abortion to restrict abortion p abortion to restrict abortion p abortion

Bills: HB0117, HB0126

Keywords: informed consent, abortion, civil liability, coercion, healthcare rights, fetal heartbeat, termination of pregnancy, medical emergency, Wyoming legislation, rights of minors, healthcare regulations, parental consent, 916, all

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• abortion pills.
• Who was it since you had your abortion? I had my abortion on September 25th, 1980.
• deter this abortion demand.
• The existence of exceptions proves that anti-abortion politicians and disinformants...
• Committing abortion.

Bills: HB7, SB 8, HB7, SB 8

Keywords: abortion, healthcare, jurisdiction, civil action, qui tam, prohibition, state law, sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, 997, house, all