“We are quoting state law, but our mayor and our city attorney are ignoring state law.”
Mark Lee Dickson
Dickson: Marquez Becomes 43rd City in Texas to Outlaw Abortion
With the City of Marquez passing the ordinance, there are now only three cities in Leon County that could outlaw abortion.
Dickson: Abilene Council to Vote on Ordinance Outlawing Abortion
While the movement has seen opposition in the last two and a half years, it has also seen much support.
Dickson: Lindale Becomes 42nd City in Texas to Outlaw Abortion
The vote made the city of Lindale the third city to outlaw abortion last week.
Dickson: Shallowater Becomes 41st City in Texas to Outlaw Abortion
“I am proud of my fellow council members for unanimously voting to make Shallowater a sanctuary city for the unborn.” – Councilman David Bruegel
Dickson: Plainview Admits Error, and Sen. Perry Encourages Council to Outlaw Abortion
The City of Plainview could find themselves in costly litigation over violation of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Dickson: Plainview Council Appears to Schedule Illegal Election to Outlaw Abortion
While some believe the city attorney’s errors were innocent, others are not so sure—especially since he has discouraged the passage of the ordinances in several West Texas cities.
Dickson: Plainview Council Certifies Initiative Signatures, Places ‘Outlawing Abortion’ on Agenda
If the city council adopts the ordinance at its second reading, the ordinance will go into effect immediately.
Dickson: San Angelo City Council Rejects Ordinance Outlawing Abortion
The citizens of San Angelo will get to see this ordinance go for a vote by their citizens at the November election.
Dickson: Abilene Residents Submit 10,000+ Initiative Petition Signatures to Outlaw Abortion
Abilene is the fourth city whose citizens have turned in citizen initiative petition signatures this year.