Update: I just received notice from Lt. Governor David Dewhurst's office that the Senate version will be hear in the Senate Health & Human Service Committee on Monday, June 8 at 10am in the Senate Finance Room - E1.036.
On a party line vote, the House version of the abortion bill (HB2) passed out of committee last night/this morning. The bill introduces new health and safety standards for abortion clinics and doctors, and bans most abortions after 20 weeks. Although the media has focused on the pro-abortion side, supporters of the bill were out in force and Becca Aaronson of the Texas Tribune reports that of the 3,543 witnesses registered, 2,181 were FOR HB2, while 1,355 were against. In case you missed it, even prominent Democrat Kirsten Powers has come down against Wendy Davis and the pro-abortion lobby on this one.
Sadly, many of the pro-abortion side were very hostile-some of my friends were spit on and had cigarette ashes tossed on them. In addition to the profanity, some pro-aborts were chanting "Hail Satan." Not everyone was uncivil however, and some of our pro-lifers were able to have calm, reasonable conversations with the other side. Praying folks should keep praying for hearts and minds to change.
Reports indicate that HB2 will come to the House Floor early next week, possibly July 9.
Will keep ya' posted.
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Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Abortion Bill Hearing Today
House State Affairs Committee, 3:30 PM, July 2, 2013, in E2.030.
Click here for live broadcast.
In case you aren't up to speed on this, abortion legislation is one of three issues that will be tackled in the second Special Session. House Bill 2 and Senate Bill 1 would ban most abortions after 20 weeks gestation, require abortion facilities to adhere to the same medical standards as ambulatory surgical centers, and insure that RU-486 prescriptions comply with FDA guidelines. These measures passed during the 1st Special Session, but the final vote in the Senate came 3 minutes too late due to the noise from the mob in the gallery.
Although most Americans and a majority of Texans support these measures, the abortion industry has been sending in activists from outside the State and even hiring protesters on Craigslist to attempt to disrupt the proceedings. Real Texans are encouraged to attend the various hearings wearing blue, to call their respective state legislators, and participate in online activism using the hashtag #stand4life.
Despite the howling from the abortion industry, Texans should note that 12 other states have already passed a 20 week ban. Furthermore, most European nations ban abortions after 12 weeks. So this isn't exactly draconian. What might be draconian is dismembering a viable human being who happens to be inconvenient.
If you can't be at the hearing, please take a moment to contact your representative (click here,) and pray for the safety of all those involved.
Will post information on other hearings soon.
Click here for live broadcast.
Although most Americans and a majority of Texans support these measures, the abortion industry has been sending in activists from outside the State and even hiring protesters on Craigslist to attempt to disrupt the proceedings. Real Texans are encouraged to attend the various hearings wearing blue, to call their respective state legislators, and participate in online activism using the hashtag #stand4life.
Despite the howling from the abortion industry, Texans should note that 12 other states have already passed a 20 week ban. Furthermore, most European nations ban abortions after 12 weeks. So this isn't exactly draconian. What might be draconian is dismembering a viable human being who happens to be inconvenient.
Baby born alive at 21 weeks.
Will post information on other hearings soon.
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