With 34 Republican candidates in the May runoff elections for the state Legislature, Texas Scorecard asked for their plans to protect life.
Abortion
Corporations Receiving Tax Benefits in Texas Pay for Employees’ Abortions
As corporations in Texas receive taxpayer cash and tax breaks, they promise to fund out-of-state travel for employees’ abortions.
Texas Democrats Double Down on Support for Unfettered Abortion
Democrat gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke says he opposes any restrictions on abortion.
Dickson: Abilene City Council Violates Charter in Improper Vote on Anti-abortion Ordinance
While it is anyone’s guess what will happen next, it is expected that abortion will be outlawed in the City of Abilene.
Dickson: Athens Calls Leaders to Take Action on Ordinance Outlawing Abortion
“We are quoting state law, but our mayor and our city attorney are ignoring state law.”
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.
Abortion Activist Wendy Davis Sues to Stop Texas’ New Life-Saving Law
“Imagine a world where people are mad about saving babies.”
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.
Abortion Funds Threaten Legal Action Against State Rep. Briscoe Cain
Earlier this month, Cain sent a cease-and-desist letter to abortion funders in Texas. Now the abortion funds are alleging defamation.
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.