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Governor Abbott Signs Legislation To Strengthen Abortion Reporting Requirements

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 215 (HB 215) to strengthen abortion reporting requirements, specifically relating to minors. This bill requires that doctors who perform abortions on minors document and report additional information,...

Governor Abbott Signs Pro-Life Insurance Reform

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 214 (HB 214) which limits insurance coverage for abortion procedures. Under this new law Texans will not be forced to pay for elective abortions through their insurance plans. This legislation is an...

Governor Greg Abbott Signs Legislation To Reform Municipal Annexation Process

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 6 (SB 6), which will reform and restrict the municipal annexation process. Under the new law, authored by Sen. Donna Campbell and Rep. Dan Huberty, Texans will now be able to vote on whether a city can annex areas...

Governor Abbott Signs Legislation To Further Protect Life In Texas

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 13 (HB 13) to expand reporting requirements for complications resulting from abortion procedures. This bill, which would not have been possible without the leadership of Sen. Donna Campbell and Rep. Giovanni...

Governor Abbott Signs Sunset Legislation

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 20 (SB 20) and Senate Bill 60 (SB 60) to extend the expiration dates for the Texas Boards of Medical Examiners, Examiners of Psychologists, Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists, Examiners of...

Governor Abbott Signs Legislation To Crack Down On Mail-In Ballot Fraud

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 5 (SB 5) to increase penalties for mail-in ballot fraud in Texas. As part of the Governor’s special session agenda, this bill will improve the integrity of the ballot box and ensure voter confidence in...