# Texas Democrats File Pro-Abortion Bills

> Texas Democrats file bills to repeal abortion restrictions and sex-rejecting procedures for minors.
- Title: Texas Democrats File Pro-Abortion Bills · Dallas Express
- Summary: Texas Democrats file bills to repeal abortion restrictions and sex-rejecting procedures for minors.
- Keywords: texas, democrats, abortion, state bans, minor procedures, health and safety code, family code, legislature, Dallas Express
- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/state/texas-democrats-file-pro-abortion-bills-targeting-state-bans-restrictions-on-sex-rejecting-procedures-for-minors
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-11-11T22:00:56+00:00
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- Topics: texas, democrats, abortion, state bans, minor procedures, health and safety code, family code, legislature, news, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Texas Democrats filed pro-abortion bills targeting state bans and restrictions on minors' procedures.