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.
This bill prohibits Texas government entities from using public funds to pay for or facilitate abortion-related services. It bans taxpayer money for childcare, travel, lodging, food, or counseling specifically intended to help people obtain abortions, including payments to "abortion assistance entities" that provide financial aid, travel coordination, or logistical support. The law applies to all government transactions and spending, targeting both direct payments to abortion providers and indirect support like transportation or childcare. It does not restrict abortion access itself but limits how public funds can be used to support such services.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2025
Last action Mar 11, 2025
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Feb 7, 2025
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Referred to State Affairs
upper
Feb 7, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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