The courts finally blocked these extreme restrictions after a long and draining fight. Thank you for staying with me through the uncertainty because this win belongs to each of you. I am going to rest for a moment but we will keep watching them closely.
September 1, 2013
Final supporters
“If Governor Perry is actually worried about the health of Texans, he should focus on expanding Medicaid, not restricting women’s reproductive health,” said Heather Busby, Executive Director of NARAL Pro-Choice Texas. “The bills Perry hopes to pass through the special session were too extreme to pass during the regular session. It is a shame that our state leadership prioritizes the regulation of women’s bodies over the pressing needs of Texans.”
The bills now eligible for consideration include an unconstitutional 20-week ban. This extreme ban lacks an adequate exception to protect the health of the woman and, if passed, would prohibit safe abortion care after 20 weeks for women in tragic situations. A similar Arizona law was recently struck down in federal court, but that won’t stop anti-choice politicians in Texas.
NARAL Pro-Choice Texas believes that medical regulations should be written by public health professionals—not politicians. Health experts are in the best position to determine effective requirements that ensure safe, high quality, and hygienic care for patients.
If you agree, please sign our petition and share it with your friends and family! We need to show Governor Perry that we won't stand for having our access to safe, necessary medical procedures legislated away!
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
June 25, 2013
June 13, 2013
Seeing this grow despite the exhausting pace of the special session gives me a much needed second wind. It is clear that plenty of us refuse to let these extreme measures slide by without a fight.
Reached 100 supporters
June 12, 2013
6 Comments
Maybe if they put half this energy into fixing medicaid we would actually be getting somewhere. Total waste of time and tax money.
Ridiculous. Politicians arent doctors and they need to stop acting like they are. Focus on the actual health problems in this state.
ABSOLUTELY NOT. Leave our clinics alone.
Keep your laws off my body. Perry has better things to do than obsess over women's healthcare.
Why is this even a priority?? Texas has so many other issues that actually need fixing right now.
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The courts finally blocked these extreme restrictions after a long and draining fight. Thank you for staying with me through the uncertainty because this win belongs to each of you. I am going to rest for a moment but we will keep watching them closely.
September 1, 2013
Final supporters
“If Governor Perry is actually worried about the health of Texans, he should focus on expanding Medicaid, not restricting women’s reproductive health,” said Heather Busby, Executive Director of NARAL Pro-Choice Texas. “The bills Perry hopes to pass through the special session were too extreme to pass during the regular session. It is a shame that our state leadership prioritizes the regulation of women’s bodies over the pressing needs of Texans.”
The bills now eligible for consideration include an unconstitutional 20-week ban. This extreme ban lacks an adequate exception to protect the health of the woman and, if passed, would prohibit safe abortion care after 20 weeks for women in tragic situations. A similar Arizona law was recently struck down in federal court, but that won’t stop anti-choice politicians in Texas.
NARAL Pro-Choice Texas believes that medical regulations should be written by public health professionals—not politicians. Health experts are in the best position to determine effective requirements that ensure safe, high quality, and hygienic care for patients.
If you agree, please sign our petition and share it with your friends and family! We need to show Governor Perry that we won't stand for having our access to safe, necessary medical procedures legislated away!
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
June 25, 2013
June 13, 2013
Seeing this grow despite the exhausting pace of the special session gives me a much needed second wind. It is clear that plenty of us refuse to let these extreme measures slide by without a fight.
Reached 100 supporters
June 12, 2013
6 Comments
So tired of this. Let women make their own medical decisions with their doctors. Stop the politics.
Maybe if they put half this energy into fixing medicaid we would actually be getting somewhere. Total waste of time and tax money.
Ridiculous. Politicians arent doctors and they need to stop acting like they are. Focus on the actual health problems in this state.
ABSOLUTELY NOT. Leave our clinics alone.
Keep your laws off my body. Perry has better things to do than obsess over women's healthcare.
Why is this even a priority?? Texas has so many other issues that actually need fixing right now.
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So tired of this. Let women make their own medical decisions with their doctors. Stop the politics.