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TX HB1806
TX HB1806Relating to certain prohibited transactions and logistical support between a governmental entity and an abortion assistance entity or abortion provider for the procurement of an abortion or related services.
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Introduced
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
In Committee
03/14/2025
03/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to certain prohibited transactions and logistical support between a governmental entity and an abortion assistance entity or abortion provider for the procurement of an abortion or related services.
AI Summary
This bill expands restrictions on governmental entities' interactions with abortion-related services by introducing a comprehensive definition of "abortion assistance entity" and prohibiting governmental entities from entering into transactions or providing logistical support that could facilitate abortion access. The bill defines an "abortion assistance entity" as any person or organization that provides financial assistance for abortion costs, arranges travel accommodations, offers supportive services like childcare or abortion doula services, or distributes abortion-inducing drugs. It prohibits governmental entities from using taxpayer resources to support such entities or abortion providers, and broadens the definition of "abortion provider" to include any person who performs an abortion. The bill also provides a robust civil remedy mechanism, allowing the attorney general, state residents, or local residents to bring legal action against entities violating these restrictions, with provisions for declaratory and injunctive relief, court costs, and attorney's fees. Additionally, the bill waives sovereign immunity for governmental entities in such cases and includes a severability clause ensuring that if any part of the law is found invalid, the rest remains in effect. The legislation is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and aims to significantly limit governmental support for abortion-related services.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (56)
Terri Leo-Wilson (R)*,
Candy Noble (R)*,
Daniel Alders (R),
Keith Bell (R),
Greg Bonnen (R),
Brad Buckley (R),
Ben Bumgarner (R),
Briscoe Cain (R),
Giovanni Capriglione (R),
David Cook (R),
Drew Darby (R),
Jay Dean (R),
Mano DeAyala (R),
Mark Dorazio (R),
James Frank (R),
Cody Harris (R),
Caroline Harris Davila (R),
Brian Harrison (R),
Richard Hayes (R),
Cole Hefner (R),
Hillary Hickland (R),
Janis Holt (R),
Andy Hopper (R),
Lacey Hull (R),
Carrie Isaac (R),
Helen Kerwin (R),
Marc LaHood (R),
Jeff Leach (R),
Mitch Little (R),
Janie Lopez (R),
A.J. Louderback (R),
J.M. Lozano (R),
Don McLaughlin (R),
Will Metcalf (R),
Brent Money (R),
Mike Olcott (R),
Tom Oliverson (R),
Angelia Orr (R),
Jared Patterson (R),
Dennis Paul (R),
Katrina Pierson (R),
Keresa Richardson (R),
Nate Schatzline (R),
Alan Schoolcraft (R),
Matt Shaheen (R),
Joanne Shofner (R),
Shelby Slawson (R),
John Smithee (R),
David Spiller (R),
Valoree Swanson (R),
Steve Toth (R),
Ellen Troxclair (R),
Cody Vasut (R),
Wesley Virdell (R),
Trey Wharton (R),
Terry Wilson (R),
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs (on 03/14/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB1806 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB01806I.htm |
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