As published in Society of St. Sebastian, 11 June, 2026 For nearly fifty years under Roe v. Wade, abortion was treated as a constitutional right deeply embedded in American law, politics, education, and culture. Organizations like Planned Parenthood aggressively promoted it,…
My husband and I have four kids, all now in their twenties. When they were young, money was tight, and vacations were often road trips to places where we had family or to my mother-in-law’s cabin in Colorado, where we…
My name is Jacquelyn Smith. I’m from Duncanville, TX, and I support HB 2684. I was here earlier this session to talk to you about HB 37. My husband, Andrew, and I have 12 children, six on earth and six…
My name is Amy O’Donnell. I am the Communications Director for Texas Alliance for Life. I am here today to testify in favor of HB 2684. When parents receive a life-limiting diagnosis for their unborn baby, it is often one…
My name is Ashley Sosa, and I’m the Communications Associate for Texas Alliance for Life. I’m here today to testify in strong support of SCR 19, which authorizes the placement of the Texas Life Monument on the Capitol grounds. This…
Hello, my name is Amy O’Donnell. I’m the Communications Director for Texas Alliance for Life testifying in support of HB 44. Contrary to what abortion activists often claim, women have never been successfully prosecuted under the pre-Roe law in Texas…