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TX HB7
TX HB7Relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside this state with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions; authorizing qui tam actions.
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Introduced
08/20/2025
08/20/2025
In Committee
09/02/2025
09/02/2025
Crossed Over
08/29/2025
08/29/2025
Passed
09/17/2025
09/17/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
09/17/2025
09/17/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature 2nd Special Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside this state with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions; authorizing qui tam actions.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Woman and Child Protection Act, which comprehensively restricts the manufacture, distribution, mailing, transportation, delivery, prescription, and provision of abortion-inducing drugs in Texas. The legislation creates a unique enforcement mechanism through qui tam actions, allowing private citizens to sue individuals who violate the abortion-inducing drug prohibitions, with potential damages of at least $100,000 per violation. The bill includes several important exceptions, such as allowing abortion-inducing drugs for medical emergencies, ectopic pregnancies, or removing a deceased unborn child. It also provides robust protections against "clawback" lawsuits from other jurisdictions, allowing individuals sued under out-of-state laws related to abortion-inducing drugs to seek damages and injunctive relief. Notably, the law specifically prevents state officials from coordinating with qui tam plaintiffs and limits jurisdictional challenges, ensuring that Texas law applies to these actions to the maximum extent permitted by the U.S. and Texas Constitutions. The bill is designed to create a comprehensive legal framework that strictly regulates abortion-inducing drugs while providing a unique private enforcement mechanism that differs from traditional state-led prosecutorial approaches.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (73)
Hillary Hickland (R)*,
Bryan Hughes (R)*,
Jeff Leach (R)*,
Will Metcalf (R)*,
Katrina Pierson (R)*,
Ellen Troxclair (R)*,
Daniel Alders (R),
Trent Ashby (R),
Cecil Bell (R),
Keith Bell (R),
Paul Bettencourt (R),
Greg Bonnen (R),
Brad Buckley (R),
Ben Bumgarner (R),
Briscoe Cain (R),
Donna Campbell (R),
Giovanni Capriglione (R),
David Cook (R),
Charles Cunningham (R),
Pat Curry (R),
Mark Dorazio (R),
Paul Dyson (R),
James Frank (R),
Stan Gerdes (R),
Ryan Guillen (R),
Brent Hagenbuch (R),
Bob Hall (R),
Sam Harless (R),
Cody Harris (R),
Caroline Harris Davila (R),
Richard Hayes (R),
Cole Hefner (R),
Adam Hinojosa (R),
Janis Holt (R),
Andy Hopper (R),
Joan Huffman (R),
Lacey Hull (R),
Todd Hunter (R),
Carrie Isaac (R),
Helen Kerwin (R),
Phil King (R),
Stan Kitzman (R),
Lois Kolkhorst (R),
Brooks Landgraf (R),
Terri Leo-Wilson (R),
Mitch Little (R),
Janie Lopez (R),
A.J. Louderback (R),
John McQueeney (R),
Morgan Meyer (R),
Mayes Middleton (R),
Mike Olcott (R),
Tom Oliverson (R),
Tan Parker (R),
Jared Patterson (R),
Dennis Paul (R),
Angela Paxton (R),
Keresa Richardson (R),
Nate Schatzline (R),
Alan Schoolcraft (R),
Charles Schwertner (R),
Matt Shaheen (R),
Joanne Shofner (R),
Shelby Slawson (R),
John Smithee (R),
Kevin Sparks (R),
David Spiller (R),
Carl Tepper (R),
Tony Tinderholt (R),
Cody Vasut (R),
Denise Villalobos (R),
Trey Wharton (R),
Terry Wilson (R),
Last Action
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 4, 2025 (on 09/17/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=HB7 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/892/billtext/html/HB00007F.htm |
| House Amendment (H 2) 1-Leach | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/892/amendments/html/HB00007H21.HTM |
| Analysis (Engrossed) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/892/analysis/html/HB00007E.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Engrossed) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/892/fiscalnotes/html/HB00007E.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/892/billtext/html/HB00007E.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/892/billtext/html/HB00007H.htm |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/892/analysis/html/HB00007H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/892/fiscalnotes/html/HB00007H.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/892/billtext/html/HB00007I.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/892/fiscalnotes/html/HB00007I.htm |
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