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Texas Democrats File Pro-Abortion Bills
Texas Democrats file bills to repeal abortion restrictions and sex-rejecting procedures for minors.
In brief
Texas Democrats file bills to repeal abortion restrictions and sex-rejecting procedures for minors. Texas Democrats filed pro-abortion bills targeting state bans and restrictions on minors' procedures. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Texas Democrats File Pro-Abortion Bills
Texas Democratic lawmakers filed pro-abortion bills Monday targeting state restrictions on minors' procedures.
HB 126 Repeals Trigger Ban
State Rep. Donna Howard filed House Bill 126 to repeal Texas' abortion trigger ban and Heartbeat Act.
HB 126 Targets Minor Procedures
The bill removes restrictions on sex-rejecting medical interventions for minors under Texas law.
HB 126 Changes Abortion Framework
It repeals parental consent rules and judicial bypass for minors seeking abortions.
Other Democratic Bills
Four additional bills offer different approaches to repealing abortion restrictions and exceptions.
HB 948 Effective Date
House Bill 948 sets September 1, 2025 as effective date despite filing for 2027 session.
HB 987 Adds Reporting Requirements
State Rep. Rhetta Bowers filed bill to repeal trigger ban while adding reporting and documentation rules.
SB 231 for Sexual Assault
State Sen. Carol Alvarado proposed exceptions for pregnancies from sexual assault or incest without police reports.
The headline
Texas Democrats filed pro-abortion bills targeting state bans and restrictions on minors' procedures.
