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- [When Protecting Life Loses Its Heart](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/when-protecting-life-loses-its-heart/) - 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, especially in low-income and minority communities. Meanwhile, pro-life advocates worked incrementally to save lives and
- [Meeting Women Where They Are](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/compassion-over-criminalization/) - By Debbie JuhlkeFounder and CEO, Embrace Life Initiative Black Americans make up about 13 percent of the U.S. population, yet account for roughly 36 percent of abortions nationwide. This stark disparity is often framed solely as a moral failing, but it should also be understood in the context of deep generational inequality rooted in slavery,
- [Are We There Yet? Four Years After Dobbs, the Pro-Life Fight Is Not Finished. It Has Shifted.](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/are-we-there-yet/) - 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 could stay for free and just cover the costs of food and outings. Some of
- [Amplify Austin Day 2026](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/amplify-austin-day-2026/) - Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 6:00 PM Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 6:00 PM Hosted by I Live Here I Give Here Texas Alliance for Life is honored to participate in Amplify Austin Day 2026 — a 24-hour giving event that strengthens the work of local nonprofits serving our community. For decades, Texas Alliance for
- [Texas' bold stand against mail-order abortion pills](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/texas-bold-stand-against-mail-order-abortion-pills/) - (Sebastian's Point) In a landmark move to reinforce its commitment to protecting unborn life and women's health, Texas has enacted the Woman and Child Protection Act, or HB7. This law empowers private citizens to sue those involved in mailing or providing chemical abortion pills into Texas. Signed by Governor Greg Abbott in September 2025, this
- [The Abolitionists Are Wrong: Equal Protection Does Not Mean a Mother Who Gets an Abortion Has Committed a Capital Crime](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/the-abolitionists-are-wrong-by-chris-maska/) - The Abolitionists are a new faction of the pro-life movement. They believe that the only truly pro-life position is to pass laws that recognize the crime of abortion is murder and that all who participate in abortion, including the mother, should face the criminal penalty for murder, including the death penalty where it is a
- [Trisomy 18 Mom, Pro-Life Educator, and Activist Supporting HB 2684 in the Public Health Committee](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/trisomy-18-mom-pro-life-educator-and-activist-supporting-hb-2684-in-the-public-health-committee/) - 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 in heaven. I'm here again to share the story of my seventh-born child, Gemma Gianna Perpetua
- [Supporting HB 2684 in the Public Health Commitee](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/supporting-hb-2684-in-the-public-health-commitee/) - 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 of the most devastating moments of their lives. In that moment, they deserve compassion, clarity,
- [Supporting SCR 19 in the Senate Committee on Administration](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/supporting-scr-19/) - 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 powerful eight-foot bronze sculpture—created by world-renowned artist Timothy Schmalz—honors the miracle of life and the
- [Supporting SB 1388 in the Senate Health and Human Services Committee](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/supporting-sb-1388/) - My name is Amy O’Donnell. I serve as Communications Director for Texas Alliance for Life and Board President of Radiance Women’s Center, a pregnancy center in central Texas. I’m here today to testify in support of SB 1388. Through my role at Radiance, I’ve seen firsthand how critical pregnancy centers are for women facing difficult
- [Supporting HB 44 in the Public Health Commitee](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/tal-communications-director-amy-odonnell-testified-in-support-of-hb-44/) - 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 going back to 1854 when the law was first passed. HB 44 does not alter
- [Supporting SB 1233 in the Senate Health and Human Services Committee](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/supporting-sb-1233-in-the-senate-health-and-human-services-committee/) - Chairman Kolkhorst and committee members, my name is Amy O’Donnell. I am the Communications Director for the Texas Alliance for Life. I am here today to testify in favor of SB 1233. When parents receive a life-limiting diagnosis for their unborn baby, it is often one of the most devastating moments of their lives. In
- [Through the Eyes of Hope: Jacquelyn Smith's Journey with Her Daughter Gemma and Trisomy 18](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/through-the-eyes-of-hope-jacquelyn-smiths-journey-with-her-daughter-gemma-and-trisomy-18/) - Jacquelyn Smith shares the story of her daughter Gemma, who was diagnosed with Trisomy 18. Despite the pressure to abort, they chose love, life, and hope.
- [Executive Director 2025 Texas Rally for Life Message](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/executive-director-2025-texas-rally-for-life-message/) - We live in a remarkable State in an incredible moment in History. Because of the leadership of Governor Greg Abbott and the pro-life leaders and members of the Senate and House in our Capitol building before you, our state provides vast resources for women with unplanned pregnancies. Last session the Legislature and our Governor appropriated
- [Kamala Harris: Flagrant Support for Abortion On-Demand, Funded by Your Tax Dollars](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/kamala-harris-flagrant-support-for-abortion-on-demand-funded-by-your-tax-dollars/) - I have an important topic to discuss. Let's dive right into it. Kamala Harris has a consistently troubling record when it comes to abortion.
- [Texas Alliance for Life Speaks Against the City of San Antonio Funding Abortion Travel ](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/against-funding-out-of-state-abortions/) - My name is Amy O'Donnell; I'm a former resident of San Antonio and the Communications Director for Texas Alliance for Life. I'm here today speaking against using the Reproductive Justice Fund allocations toward travel for elective abortions. We believe that 100% of the funds should go for services for women that do not fund referrals
- [Does a Child’s Fetal Diagnosis Justify Abortion?](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/does-a-childs-fetal-diagnosis-justify-abortion/) - Now that the Supreme Court has handed down its ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, overturning Roe and Casey and returning abortion jurisprudence to the states, many are asking, “what about abortion in the hard cases?” By the “hard cases,” they often mean -- what about the cases where a mother is given a
- [Life and Health of Mother Exceptions: Legal and Moral Standards](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/life-and-health-of-mother-exceptions-legal-and-moral-standards/) - As published in Society of St. Sebastian, Bioethics in Law & Culture, Fall 2023, v. 6 issue 4 Life and health of the mother exceptions that allow for abortions can be found in both statutes and moral standards. Abortion throughout all nine months became the law of the land when the Supreme Court allowed states
- [Supporting HB 1474  in the House Higher Education](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/supporting-hb-1474-in-the-house-higher-education/) - My name is Amy O’Donnell. I’m the director of communications at Texas Alliance for Life, and speaking in favor of HB 1474. I know what it is to be a college student and 22 years old, three months into marriage, facing an unplanned pregnancy. Five pregnancy tests into realizing that I was, in fact, pregnant.
- [Texas abortion laws protect babies and mothers](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/texas-abortion-laws-protect-babies-and-mothers-cases-like-those-in-the-recent-lawsuit-should-get-the-care-they-need/) - As Published in The Dallas Morning News Recently, the Center for Reproductive Rights, a New York-based abortion advocacy firm, filed a lawsuit asking a state court to clarify the scope of the exceptions in Texas abortion laws regarding pregnant women with certain rare but life-threatening medical conditions. The case, filed on behalf of five Texas
- [Protecting the Child of a Rape Survivor](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/protecting-the-child-of-a-rape-survivor/) - I grew up in an abusive household, and as a teenager, I vowed never to bring children into such a horrendous world. My perspective on this matter was shaped by my upbringing, which was characterized by violence and neglect.
- [Protections for Babies with Fatal Conditions](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/protections-for-babies-with-fatal-conditions/) - The Texas Legislature is meeting in Austin, and Rep. Donna Howard (D-Austin) and Sen. Carol Alvarado (D-Houston) have filed HB 2215/SB 123, an unfortunate bill to add exceptions to the protections of unborn babies from abortion in the Texas Human Life Protection Act. These bills would allow babies to be aborted who have been diagnosed
- [The Democratic Party of Texas Continues to Show a Blatant Disregard for Life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/the-democratic-party-of-texas-continues-to-show-a-blatant-disregard-for-life/) - Texas Alliance for Life is a non-sectarian, non-partisan statewide non-profit organization of people committed to protecting the fundamental right to life of all innocent human beings and to promoting respect for their value and dignity from the moment of conception until natural death using peaceful, legal means. Over the years since its founding, TAL
- [Abortion is Planned Parenthood's Money Maker](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/abortion-is-planned-parenthoods-money-maker/) - Planned Parenthood released its 2020 - 2021 annual report for services spanning from late 2019 to late 2020 last month. In the time frame covered, Planned Parenthood ended the lives of over 380,000 unborn babies nationwide. That number shows an increase of nearly 28,600 abortions from the previous year or an 8.1% increase, even
- [The Practical Case for Opposing Laws that Would Make the Mother of the Child Criminally Responsible for Abortion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/the-practical-case-for-opposing-laws-that-would-make-the-mother-of-the-child-criminally-responsible-for-abortion/) - As published in Society of St. Sebastian, Bioethics in Law & Culture Fall 2021, vol. 5 issue 4 There is a debate over whether criminal abortion laws should apply to the mother of the child who is aborted. One side argues that mothers, along with their children, are victims of abortion and should not be prosecuted
- [The States’ Interest in Protecting Unborn Human Life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/the-states-interest-in-protecting-unborn-human-life/) - As published in Society of St. Sebastian, Bioethics in Law & Culture Fall 2021, vol. 4 issue 4 Beginning with Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court found that the states lack a significant interest in protecting unborn human life. In Roe, the Court added the legal phrase "potential life" to the Supreme Court lexicon. The Court
- [The Protecting Pain-Capable Unborn Children from Late-Term Abortions Act](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/the-protecting-pain-capable-unborn-children-from-late-term-abortions-act/) - US Senator Lindsey Graham recently introduced a bill in Congress that has drawn a great deal of controversy. Senator Graham is a well-known pro-life Republican from South Carolina. Senator Graham is no slacker on the life issue. You may remember him from the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings when he defended the nominations of Supreme Court
- [In Dobbs v. Jackson, History is on Mississippi's Side | Opinion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-dobbs-v-jackson-history-is-on-mississippis-side-opinion/) - As published in Newsweek, Opinion Section, by Justin Dyer and Kody Cooper, 11/18/21 AT 6:30 AM EST The Supreme Court's abortion jurisprudence is on trial in Dobbs v. Jackson Woman's Health Organization. The case, which asks the Justices to examine the constitutionality of Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban, is slated for oral argument on December 1.
- [Texas Sonogram Law, 10 Years Later](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/texas-sonogram-law-10-years-later/) - On February 10, 2011, several pro-life organizations hosted a "2 Heartbeats" lobby day at the Texas Capitol to promote the sonogram bill by then-Sen. Dan Patrick and then-Rep. Sid Miller. The day was supposed to start with a live sonogram at our morning press conference in the Speaker’s press room. A young mom who chose
- [Texas Has Been Good to You](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/texas-has-been-good-to-you/) - Numerous companies have expressed opposition to the Texas Heartbeat Act. Some have even talked about leaving Texas. The reality is Texas has been good to them. A lot of what’s being said is corporate “virtue signaling.” But there’s true virtue in the fact that Texas helps hundreds of thousands of women each year with unplanned
- [Time for the Human Life Protection Act](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/time-for-the-human-life-protection-act-2/) - The Texas Legislature has convened today and will meet for 20 weeks. What should the pro-life goals be? We believe that given the tremendous progress the Legislature has already made, the precedent the Supreme Court has set down, and what the Court may do in the future, a major goal for the Legislature should be
- [Senator Angela Paxton - April Leadership Circle Luncheon](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/162985-2/) - Texas Alliance for Life Leadership Circle Members were honored to hear this personalized message from Senator Angela Paxton, author of #SB9, The Human Life Protection Act, at the April Leadership Circle Luncheon. Thank you Senator Paxton for your strong support of life!
- [The Strategy of the Pro-Life Movement: Legislative Options](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/the-strategy-of-the-pro-life-movement-legislative-options-2/) - As published in Society of St. Sebastian, Bioethics in Law & Culture Fall 2019, vol. 2 issue 4 The ultimate goal of the pro-life movement concerning the beginning of life is to end abortion and infanticide. Abortion and infanticide are two forms of wrongful killing, and as no society has completely ended wrongful killing, abortion and infanticide
- [How Texas Temporarily Stopped Abortions Early in the Pandemic & Got the Fifth Circuit to Recognize Abortion is not the most Fundamental Right](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/how-texas-temporarily-stopped-abortions-early-in-the-pandemic-got-the-fifth-circuit-to-recognize-abortion-is-not-the-most-fundamental-right/) - As published in Society of St. Sebastian, Bioethics in Law & Culture Fall 2020, vol. 3 issue 4 If one reads the district court decisions and the dissents in the case of In re Abbott, one might conclude that Texas impermissibly targeted abortion facilities when it temporarily ordered all medical facilities to postpone nonessential surgeries
- [Amy O'Donnell’s Testimony on SB 394 on March 15, 2021](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/amyodonnellsb394/) - Texas Alliance for Life Communications Director Amy O'Donnell testified on behalf of SB 394, The Chemical Abortion Safety Protocols bill, authored by Senator Lucio on Mar 15th, 2021, in the Senate State Affairs Committee. We are pleased that SB 394 passed favorably from the committee on March 16.  Hello, my name is Amy O’Donnell.
- [Testimony of Paul Benjamin Linton, Esq., before the Senate State Affairs Committee on Senate Bill 9](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/testimony-of-paul-benjamin-linton-esq-before-the-senate-state-affairs-committee-on-senate-bill-9/) -  Chairman Hughes, Members of the Committee, thank you for providing me with an opportunity to testify today in support of Senate Bill 9 authored by Senator Paxton. By way of background, I have been a practicing attorney for almost fifty years, and have spent the last thirty-two years professionally engaged in the pro-life movement,
- [November is Adoption Awareness Month](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/november-is-adoption-awareness-month/) - November is National Adoption Awareness Month, and it’s an excellent time for us to reflect on and talk about the gift of adoption. President Ronald Regan created the first National Adoption Week in 1984. President Clinton expanded that week to a full month. Since that time, each president has issued a proclamation recognizing the month
- [Trump's Nominee: Amy Coney Barrett](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/trumps-nominee-amy-coney-barrett/) - On Saturday, September 26, President Donald J. Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court to fill the vacancy left by the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg. This action is another example of President Trump keeping his promise to the American people to appoint conservatives judges to fill the courts at every
- [Doing To, Not For (Baby Tinslee and TADA)](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/doing-to-not-for-baby-tinslee-tada/) - “We’re doing things to her. Not for her.” (Wini King, spokesperson for Cook’s Children’s Hospital, January 3, 2020) This may be the best description of a very sad case. Tinslee Lewis was born prematurely on February 1, 2019, with severe heart and lung defects. She had cardiogenic shock and was admitted to the Cardiac Intensive
- [Representative Jeff Leach, a Pro-Life Champion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/representative-jeff-leach-a-pro-life-champion/) - State Representative Jeff Leach (R-Plano) is a pro-life champion. During his eight years in the Texas Legislature, Rep. Leach earned an outstanding 100% pro-life voting record. What an honor it is to have representatives in the State of Texas like Rep. Leach who refuse to stay silent on the life issue. Texas Alliance for
- [Why TAL Doesn't Recommend a Ban on Discrimination Abortions](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/why-tal-doesnt-recommend-a-ban-on-discrimination-abortions/) - The Texas Legislature is currently considering HB 2434 by Rep. Matt Schaefer and SB 1033 by Sen. Kelly Hancock, identical bills to ban “discrimination” abortions. This bill would ban abortions throughout pregnancy, including the first and second trimesters if the motive is “based on the race, ethnicity, sex, or probability of a diagnosis of or
- [A Battle Royale in Texas: Fighting the New Pro-Abortion Strategy](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/featured-article-a-battle-royale-in-texas-fighting-the-new-pro-abortion-strategy/) - Featured Article published in Society of St. Sebastian, Bioethics in Law & Culture, Fall 2018, vol. 1 issue 4 The case of Whole Woman’s Health Alliance v. Paxton is currently pending before The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. The Plaintiffs, by using unproven legal theories, challenge virtually all of Texas’
- [Eliminating Wrongful Birth: Because No Child Is Wrongfully Born](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/eliminating-wrongful-birth-because-no-child-is-wrongfully-born/) - As published in Sebastian's Point, Society of St. Sebastian, 21 February 2019 In Texas, if a baby is born with a disability and the doctor did not tell the parents about the disability or misdiagnosed the unborn child, the parents can sue the doctor for damages. This horrible cause of action is called “wrongful birth” and
- [How Will Justice Kavanaugh Affect the Supreme Court?](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/how-will-justice-kavanaugh-affect-the-supreme-court/) - The debate over the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy has raised questions as to how his confirmation would affect the right to abortion recognized in Roe v. Wade. Some on the left claim that Justice Kavanaugh would provide the decisive vote to overrule Roe. Others, like Senator
- [Mayberry No More: How Relentless Protests Built My Faith](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/mayberry-no-more-how-relentless-protests-built-my-faith/) - By Jo Markham Do you believe in the power of prayer? Well, I recently had overwhelming evidence of how prayer changes everything. Our center sits on Main Street in the old, bustling, historic district of Round Rock. For fourteen years, we’ve been blessed to minister in this perfect location. But on Saturday, February 11, 2017, everything
- [The Ethics of the Texas Advance Directives Act](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/the-ethics-of-texas-advance-directives-act/) - Laws relating to medical ethics debates are generally behind medical advances. Unfortunately, those debates often become emotional and heated, and the individuals who are affected often face the “hard questions” of ethical dilemmas while reacting to life and death emergencies. When law-making is controversial, it’s best to go back to the basics of ethics for
- [Dishonoring the Dead: Moral and Constitutional Considerations on Fetal Disposition](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/dishonoring-the-dead-moral-and-constitutional-considerations-on-fetal-disposition/) - The following piece was written exclusively for Public Discourse. When Texas passed SB 8 in 2017, requiring the humane disposition of fetal remains, there ought to have been broad support across the political spectrum. Instead, politics as usual has colored the rhetoric of pro-abortion partisans. And, at the end of January 2018, a US District
- [Black Lives Matter in the Womb](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/black-lives-matter-in-the-womb/) - Nearly four years ago my daughter Anaia Naomi Tabor was born. But I knew long before her birthday, the power of her life. We saw the first sonogram at 6 weeks and we saw her forming body shaped in the most intricate way. I knew the power of her life because, less than three years prior
- [Why S. Ct. Justice Anthony Kennedy Cannot Be Trusted (and Never Should Have Been)](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/why-supreme-court-justice-anthony-kennedy-cannot-be-and-never-should-have-been-trusted-2/) - loSince his appointment to the Supreme Court in 1988 by President Reagan, the pro-life movement has had high hopes that Justice Anthony Kennedy would be a trustworthy pro-life vote. We had hoped he would vote to completely overturn Roe v. Wade, and if not overturn Roe in total, at least allow substantial limits on the
- [On Humane Disposition](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/humane-disposition/) - This article was first published in "Sebastian's Point," a weekly column of the Society of St. Sebastian regarding timely events or analysis of relevant ideas that impact the Culture of Life. The undercover videos released by the Center for Medical Progress (CMP) in 2015 were shocking to many pro-lifers, especially to those in Texas where much of the footage
- [Naysayers, Malcontents, and Misrepresentors](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/naysayers-malcontents-and-misrepresentors/) - Some malcontents never seem to show gratitude for the tremendous pro-life gains achieved by Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Speaker Joe Straus, and the many pro-life members of the Legislature. We see that in abundance this election cycle. Voters should be wary of dire “sky is falling” claims about how badly the Legislature performed.
- [Protecting the Unborn, Not Funding the Abortion Industry](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/protecting-the-unborn-not-funding-the-abortion-industry/) - The Texas Legislature began meeting last week for their biennial session ending on May 29. What’s on the pro-life agenda this session? Pro-life Texas Governor Greg Abbott has challenged the Legislature to ban perhaps the most dreadful of all abortion methods — partial-birth abortion. In August 2015, he announced his LIFE Initiative: four ways to combat the
- [Governor Greg Abbott: Courageous Defender of Life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/governor-greg-abbott-is-a-courageous-defender-of-life/) - Last week, Texas Alliance for Life hosted its Annual benefit Dinner at the Hilton Austin. We were extremely honored to have Governor Abbott join us as our special guest, along with more than 1,350 pro-life Texans. One of the highlights of the evening was the presentation of our much-deserved "Courageous Defense of Life" award to Governor
- [Abortion Victims: Human Commodities in Texas](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/abortion-victims-human-commodities-in-texas/) - Just over a year ago the Center for Medical Progress (CMP) began to release a series of undercover videos chronicling Planned Parenthood’s alarming practice of selling body parts of aborted victims– livers, kidneys, eyeballs, brains, and more – for research. Not only are members of the public shocked by what we saw, so are pro-life state
- [Whole Woman’s Health Fights HB 2’s Increased Abortion Safety Standards while Violating Current Safety Laws](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/whole-womans-health-fights-hb-2s-increased-abortion-safety-standards-while-violating-current-safety-laws/) - This week, the Supreme Court of the United States will consider Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt. In this lawsuit several abortion providers have challenged two safety provisions of a law, House Bill 2, the Texas Legislature passed in 2013 by overwhelming margins. While dismissed by abortion providers in Texas as unnecessary, one should consider the
- [Setting the Record Straight on Texas’ Abortion-Safety Law](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/texas-abortion-safety-law/) - The following piece was written exclusively for Public Discourse. The Supreme Court is a vote away from unraveling years of incremental pro-life legislation as it examines the case surrounding Texas’ abortion-safety law HB2. But holding the abortion industry to a high standard of care should not be controversial, as the health of real women is
- [Pro-Life Champion State Representative Debbie Riddle Deserves Re-Election](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/debbie-riddle-deserves-reelection/) - Texas Alliance for Life PAC has endorsed Rep. Debbie Riddle for re-election, and we strongly urge voters in House District 150 to support her. In our view Debbie Riddle is a pro-life champion. She helped make 2015 one of the most successful pro-life sessions in the history of Texas. With her help, the Texas Legislature:
- [Attack on HB 2 Goes to the U.S. Supreme Court; Texas Alliance for Life Prepares a Brief to Defend the Law](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/attack-on-hb-2-goes-to-the-u-s-supreme-court-texas-alliance-for-life-prepares-a-brief-to-defend-the-law/) - The U.S. Supreme Court decided to consider a challenge to HB 2, the pro-life law passed by wide margins in the Texas House and Senate and signed into law by then-Gov. Rick Perry in July 2013. That case is known as Whole Woman's Health v. Cole. The lead plaintiff runs a chain of abortion facilities
- [Balancing the Rights of Patients and Doctors: Another Perspective on a Tragic Case](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/balancing-rights-patients-doctors-another-perspective-tragic-case/) - The following piece was written exclusively for Public Discourse. by Deirdre Cooper and Beverly Nuckols, M.D. When assessing the case of Christopher Dunn, in which some key details remain hazy, we ought to give his physicians and hospital ethics committee the benefit of the doubt. In a recent Public Discourse essay, Philip Hawley, Jr., recounts the tragic
- [Do Texas Cities Unlawfully Limit Free Speech --  A Response to THSC](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/do-texas-cities-unlawfully-limit-free-speech-a-response-to-thsc/) - Do Texas Cities Unlawfully Restrict Free Speech of Pro-Lifers? The pro-life movement cannot function without free speech. Sidewalk counseling, public rallies and protests, lobbying, public education, and political advertisements — all require various forms of free speech. My staff and I monitor regulations on all of these very closely. That is why a recent blog
- [Rape Victim Says "I Would Go Through that Again Just to Know My Daughter"](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/rape-victim/) - When Lianna Rebolledo was only 12 years old, she was attacked and raped by two men near her home. After this horrific event, Lianna struggled with thoughts of suicide and shame. Not long after, Lianna tried to kill herself. She was taken to a hospital where a doctor told Lianna she was pregnant. The doctor encouraged
- [8 False Claims about Joe Straus](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/8-false-claims-joe-straus/) - The legislative record of the Texas Legislature during the six-year tenure of House Speaker Joe Straus draws high praise from national pro-life organizations and harsh criticism from pro-abortion organizations. Americans United for Life ranks Texas as the 6th most pro-life state and writes, “As a result of aggressive legislative action over the past several years,
- [I Register as a Lobbyist, and I Am Fine with That](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/i-register-as-a-lobbyist/) - As someone who has been lobbying for pro-life bills in the Texas Capitol for 27 years, I know that without a clean and honest legislative process, the pro-life movement has little chance of success. Unless the public can know who are being paid to influence the legislative process, how much they are spending, and who benefits
- [Ruling Expected Soon in Court Challenge to HB 2](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/summary-wwh-v-lakey-trial/) - On August 13, Whole Woman's Health and the State's lawyers gave their closing arguments in the trial of Whole Woman's Health v. Lakey. Several Texas abortion providers, represented by the New York-based Center for Reproductive Rights, are challenging provisions of HB 2 that require abortion facilities to meet the safety standards of ambulatory surgical centers,

## Pages

- [Texas Alliance for Life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/)
- [32nd Walk for Life Recap](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/32nd-walk-for-life-recap/) - Hundreds of pro-life advocates gathered at eight locations, representing more than 60 churches throughout Central and Northeast Texas, to celebrate life and promote a culture that values and protects every human life. We are deeply grateful to our walkers, sponsors, churches, and volunteers whose support made this event possible. Eighty percent of the proceeds will support
- [Leadership Circle Luncheon RSVP](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/leadership-circle-luncheon-rsvp/) - Friday, August 21, 2026 | 11:15 AM – 1:00 PM Let us know if you plan to attend in-person, online with meal delivery (for Leadership Circle Members only), online without meal delivery, or not attending either way.
- [Leadership Circle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/leadership-circle/) - The Leadership Circle is your opportunity to support the life-saving work of Texas Alliance for Life through your financial support and forward-thinking community leadership. Since its groundbreaking conception in 2006, the Leadership Circle has brought together a distinguished group of pro-life leaders in Texas. Educational and networking opportunities are built into Leadership Circle memberships, giving members
- [My Legacy Will](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/my-legacy-will/) - Through a partnership between My Legacy Will and Texas Alliance for Life, you can write your Will for FREE in as little as 15 minutes. With your generosity, we will continue to accomplish our mission. Thank you for prayerfully considering a charitable gift to Texas Alliance for Life in your will. Start My Will Complete
- [2026 GOP Convention: Protect a Compassionate, Proven Pro-Life Platform](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2026-pro-life-resolutions/) - By promoting these resolutions, you can help Texas continue to build a culture of life that protects the unborn, supports women and their families, and upholds compassion and justice.
- [Employment](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/employment/) - Join the Mission. Defend Life. At Texas Alliance for Life, we’re more than a team—we’re a movement. Whether you're applying for a full-time role or an internship, you'll be part of a statewide effort to protect unborn babies, support mothers, and advance a culture of life in Texas. We’re seeking passionate individuals who are eager
- [Texas Alliance for Life Board of Directors](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/tal-board-of-directors/) - Joseph Kinlin, J.D. President Joseph Kinlin holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Juris Doctorate degrees from the University of Cincinnati. A U.S. Air Force veteran, an assignment brought him to Texas, where he retired after 25 years of service in 2011. He is licensed to practice law in Texas and Ohio. Joseph
- [Pro-Life Voter Guide](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/voter-guide/) - 2026 Pro-Life Primary Runoff Voter Guide Your Vote Will Make a Difference Your vote will help to elect pro-life public officials who will support public policies that will protect innocent human life from conception through natural death. Use this pro-life voter guide to find out who the strong pro-life candidates are on your ballot. Our
- [2026 Annual Benefit Dinner](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2026-annual-benefit-dinner/) - Our Annual Benefit Dinner plays a vital role in sustaining our ongoing pro-life work. Reserve a Table or Seat My Dinner Guests Please email Dinner@TexasAllianceforLife.org or call 512-477-1244 for any questions. Speakers Keynote Speaker: Bethany Hamilton, Professional Surfer, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Soul Surfer, and Faith-Based Inspirational Speaker Bethany Hamilton is a
- [May Leadership Circle Luncheon Recap](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/may-leadership-circle-luncheon-recap/) - On Friday, May 8, 2026, Texas Alliance for Life hosted its May Leadership Circle Luncheon at Norris Conference Center in Austin. More than 150 supporters and their guests gathered for fellowship, a meal, and a program filled with timely pro-life updates, a powerful message on healing after abortion, and recognition of two beloved members of
- [Board Members](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/about-us/board-members/) - Joseph Kinlin, J.D. President Joseph Kinlin holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Juris Doctorate degrees from the University of Cincinnati. A U.S. Air Force veteran, an assignment brought him to Texas, where he retired after 25 years of service in 2011. He is licensed to practice law in Texas and Ohio. Joseph
- [2026 Walk for Life Social Media Images & Suggested Post Language](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2026-walk-for-life-social-media-images-suggested-post-language/) - We hope this 2026 Walk for Life promotional image gallery and suggested post language make it simple and effective for you to share your involvement as a walker. These resources are designed to help you promote your fundraising efforts while educating your friends and family about the pro-life work their support makes possible. We encourage
- [2026 Primary Runoff & General Election Endorsements](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2026-primary-election-endorsements/) - Texas Alliance for Life is Pleased to Make the Following Endorsements for the 2026 Primary Election Statewide Races US Senator John Cornyn (R) RO Governor: Greg Abbott (R) WON Lt. Governor: Dan Patrick (R) WON Land Commissioner: Dawn Buckingham (R) WON Railroad Commissioner: Jim Wright (R) RO Agriculture Commissioner: Nate Sheets (R) WON Supreme Court
- [Texas Alliance for Life Endorsements Archive, 2016 - 2024](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/endorsements-archive/) - A comprehensive list of TAL's 2024 General Election endorsements is here. A comprehensive list of TAL's 2024 Primary Runoff Election endorsements is here. A comprehensive list of TAL's 2024 Primary Election endorsements is here. A comprehensive list of TAL's 2022 General Election endorsements is here. A comprehensive list of TAL's 2022 Primary Runoff Election endorsements
- [Shop to Support Life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/shop-to-support-life/) - Texas Alliance for Life is proud to partner with EveryLife, the only pro-life diaper company in the United States. Unlike other major diaper brands, EveryLife openly celebrates the value of every human life and is committed to supporting families with premium-quality diapers and wipes designed for every baby. Their mission goes beyond providing excellent products—they
- [32nd Walk for Life Church Promo](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/walk-for-life-church-promo/) - How to Promote the Walk for Life at Your Church Join us for the 32nd Annual Texas Alliance for Life Walk for Life on Saturday, June 20, 2026. We have over seven walk locations across the Central Texas area – you can walk at the one nearest you or on your own or with friends or
- [2026 Walk for Life Grant Recipients](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2026-walk-for-life-grant-recipients/) - 20% OF THE PROCEEDS PROMOTE COMPASSIONATE ALTERNATIVES TO ABORTION THROUGH GRANTS TO THE FOLLOWING PRO-LIFE AGENCIES: Grant Recipients Agape Pregnancy Resource Center Annunciation Maternity Home Bastrop Pregnancy Resource Center Breath of Life Maternity Home Catholic Charities St. Gabriel's Pregnancy and Parenting Program Central Texas Coalition for Life Embrace Life Initiative Heart of Texas Pregnancy Resource
- [32nd Annual Walk For Life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/32nd-walk-for-life/) - Register to walk or sponsor a walker Today! RAISE FUNDS • BUILD A CULTURE OF LIFE Texas Alliance for Life works to protect innocent human life from conception to natural death. 80% of the proceeds support pro-life education, defending pro-life policies in the courts. 20% is granted to pro-life pregnancy resource organizations across Central Texas
- [Resources: Disability Diagnoses & Infant Loss](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/resources-for-families-facing-infant-loss/) - We are here to walk alongside you. Below is a list of resources designed to provide guidance, care, and encouragement as you navigate the challenges of infant loss, disability, or medical difficulties. Disability Diagnosis Support Prenatal Partners for Life Support, information & encouragement for carrying to term with an adverse prenatal diagnosis, and support for
- [Post-Roe Texas Video Series](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/post-roe-texas-video-series/) - We are navigating new territory regarding protecting life in a post-Roe Texas. Misinformation looms on our laws and treatments available for pregnant women facing life-threatening emergencies. We must educate Texans on the vast resources available to assist them in facing planned or unplanned pregnancies. We are also working to maintain our pro-life gains and prohibit
- [Become a Sustaining Member](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/sustaining-member/) - What is a Sustaining Member? The Sustaining Member program is a way to support the lifesaving work of Texas Alliance for Life (TAL) through an easy, ongoing monthly donation of $50, $25, or $10 until you request otherwise. By joining Texas Alliance for Life as a Sustaining Member, you become an integral part of the
- [Media Requests](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/contact-us/media-requests/) - Media — Texas Alliance for Life Media 37 years of pro-life leadership in Texas. Texas Alliance for Life has been a leading voice for pro-life public policy since 1988, working closely with Texas legislators on key pro-life bills and budget provisions. We welcome media inquiries and are glad to provide background, on-the-record statements, and interview
- [News Releases](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news-releases/)
- [About Us](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/about-us/) - Mission Statement Texas Alliance for Life is a nonprofit organization committed to protecting the fundamental right to life of all innocent human beings and promoting respect for their value and dignity from conception until natural death. We, therefore, oppose the advocacy and practice of abortion (except to preserve the mother's life), infanticide, euthanasia, and all
- [Contact Us](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/contact-us/) - Contact — Texas Alliance for Life Contact us We'd love to hear from you. Texas Alliance for Life is headquartered in Austin. Our team is available to answer your questions, connect you with resources, or speak with your organization about our work. Address 8000 Centre Park Dr., Suite 380 Austin, TX 78754 For directions and
- [My Dinner Guests](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/dinner-guests/) - For any other dinner needs or questions, contact us at 512.477.1244 or dinner@texasallianceforlife.org.
- [Reserve My Table or Seat](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/reserve-table/)
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- [Staff](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/about-us/staff/) - Amy O’Donnell Executive Director Amy O'Donnell, a passionate advocate for the pro-life cause, serves as the Executive Director of Texas Alliance for Life, a nonpartisan, nonsectarian organization committed to protecting innocent human life from conception through natural death using peaceful, legal means. Since joining Texas Alliance for Life in 2018 as Director of Communications and
- [2026 Texas Rally for Life Recap](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2026-texas-rally-for-life-recap/) - On Saturday, January 24, 2026, thousands of pro-life Texans from across the state gathered at the Texas Capitol in Austin for the Texas Rally for Life, standing together in unity, hope, and commitment to protecting life in Texas. Even in frigid temperatures, Texans showed up in remarkable numbers. More than 14 buses traveled from communities
- [February 2026 Leadership Circle Luncheon](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/february-2026-leadership-circle-luncheon/) - On Friday, February 6, 2026, Texas Alliance for Life held its first Leadership Circle Luncheon of the year in Austin. Dedicated donors and guests gathered for a delicious meal and meaningful fellowship, followed by impactful messages and organizational updates. We are deeply grateful for our Leadership Circle donors, whose generosity makes it possible to continue
- [2025 Texas Rally for Life Recap](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2025-texas-rally-for-life-recap/) - On Saturday, January 25, 2025, thousands of pro-life Texans from across the state gathered at the Texas Capitol in Austin for the Texas Rally for Life, sending a clear message to legislators and the media: Texas is and will remain a pro-life state. More than 20 buses transported groups from cities across Texas to participate
- [Volunteers](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/contact-us/volunteers/) - Exciting Update: New Volunteer Sign-Up Platform! We’re thrilled to share that we’ve moved to a new volunteer platform — Bloomerang! This change is designed to make signing up to volunteer easier, faster, and more convenient for you. We truly appreciate your time, effort, and support in advancing our mission. With this new system, we want
- [Pro-Life Victories of the 89th Texas Legislature](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/89th-texas-legislature-pro-life-accomplishments-2025/) - Pro-Life Victories of the 89th Texas Legislature Thanks to the leadership of Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dustin Burrows, and many dedicated pro-life lawmakers and advocates, the 89th Texas Legislature delivered key victories for life during its Regular and Special Sessions. Lawmakers also successfully rejected all efforts to weaken Texas’ pro-life laws
- [Texas Rally for Life Host Committee Registration & Rally Donations](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/texas-rally-for-life-host-committee-registration-rally-donations/) - Texas Rally for Life Host Committee Are you part of a pro-life organization? Join the Host Committee for the 2026 Texas Rally for Life! For a $200 donation, your organization can enjoy these exclusive benefits: Recognition: Your organization’s name will appear on the Rally website and Facebook event page, with a link to your website.
- [Pro-Life Accomplishments of the Texas Legislature in 2017](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/pro-life-accomplishments-of-the-texas-legislature-in-2017/) - In 2017, the Texas Legislature had another sensational session on the life issue. This follows a very successful pro-life session in 2015. Under the leadership of Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and Speaker Joe Straus, the Legislature passed six pro-life bills, continued funding for alternatives to abortion, continued the defunding of Planned Parenthood,
- [Giving Tuesday 2025](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/giving-tuesday/) - GIVING TUESDAY 2025 Double Your Impact to Protect Life in Texas Make Your Giving Tuesday Donation Today Every gift matched up to $50,000 Giving Tuesday is an important day of the year for Texas Alliance for Life, when generous partners like you help protect the present and future of the pro-life movement in Texas. Thanks
- [2024 Primary Runoff & General Election Endorsements](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2024-primary-election-endorsements/) - Texas Alliance for Life's Endorsements in the 2024 Primary Runoff and General Elections More endorsements may be released in the upcoming weeks and months. Statewide Races U.S. Senator: Ted Cruz (R)Railroad Commissioner: Christi Craddick (R)Justice, Texas Supreme Court, Place 2: Jimmy Blacklock (R)Justice, Texas Supreme Court, Place 4: John Devine (R)Justice, Texas Supreme Court, Place
- [2025 Annual Benefit Dinner Recap](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2025-annual-benefit-dinner-recap/) - We are delighted to share that our 2025 Annual Benefit Dinner, held on Saturday, October 25, at the Hilton Austin, was an unforgettable evening celebrating life and the incredible pro-life community across Texas. More than 1,300 pro-life leaders, partners, advocates, candidates, and elected officials joined us for an inspiring night filled with faith, hope, and
- [Donate to Help TAL Protect Life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/give/) - Fill out the form below to support the pro-life work of Texas Alliance for Life
- [2025 Legislative Scorecard](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/89th-texas-lege-scorecard/) - 89th Texas Legislature (Regular and Special Sessions) The 89th Texas Legislature—both the Regular and Special Sessions—were fast-paced, full, and fruitful. With the support of committed pro-life lawmakers and the leadership of Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, and Speaker Dustin Burrows, multiple strong pro-life bills were passed, and no pro-abortion legislation succeeded. Texas Alliance
- [Representative Caroline Harris Davila](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/rep-harris-davila/) - Rep. Harris Davila, Caroline - District 52 Texas House of Representatives Representative Caroline Harris Davila proudly serves Texans in House District 52. Raised in Round Rock, Caroline is a lifelong Texan who understands and champions Texan values. Elected at just 28 years old, she made history as the youngest Republican woman ever elected to the
- [Texas Alliance for Life PAC Candidate Questionnaire](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/candidate-endorsement-questionnaire/) - Candidates seeking endorsement from the TAL State or Fed PAC for the 2025–2026 election cycle can download and submit their questionnaire here.
- [Annual Benefit Dinner Online Attendee RSVP](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/online-attendee-rsvp/) - Jason's Deli Full Menu Options Leadership Circle and Champion or Advocate Level Sustaining Members Chicken Alfredo — Grilled Chicken, Penne, Alfredo Sauce, Asiago. Served with Focaccia. Southwest Bowl — Grilled Chicken, Lettuce, Rice, Pico De Gallo, Roasted Corn and Black Bean Salad and Guacamole, Cheddar, Jalapeño Ranch, Southwest Spices (Gluten Free) Penne & Meatballs — Penne, Pork and
- [August 2025 Leadership Circle Luncheon Recap](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/august-2025-leadership-circle-luncheon-recap/) - On Friday, August 15, 2025, Texas Alliance for Life hosted its final Leadership Circle Luncheon of the year. We were honored to welcome our generous donors and guests for an afternoon of fellowship, recognition, and inspiration, all while enjoying a delicious meal together. The Luncheon provided the perfect setting to celebrate the progress we have
- [May 2025 Leadership Circle Luncheon Recap](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/may-2025-lc-recap/) - On Friday, May 2, 2025, Texas Alliance for Life hosted its latest Leadership Circle Luncheon in Austin. Our dedicated donors and guests came together for a delicious meal, allowing time for fellowship, followed by inspiring messages and organizational updates. Senator Donna Campbell, Texas State Senator for District 25, reaffirmed her dedication to defending the state’s
- [2025 Walk for Life Promotion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2025-walk-for-life-promotion/) - How to Promote the Walk for Life at Your Church Join us for the 31st Annual Texas Alliance for Life Walk for Life on Saturday, June 21, 2025. We have over six walk locations across the Central Texas area – you can walk at the one nearest you or on your own or with friends
- [2025 Walk Grant Recipients](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/walk-grant-recipients/) - Grant Recipients 20% of the proceeds promote compassionate alternatives to abortion through grants to the following pro-life agencies: Agape Pregnancy Resource Center Annunciation Maternity Home Bastrop Pregnancy Resource Center Breath of Life Maternity Home Catholic Charities St. Gabriel’s Pregnancy and Parenting Program Central Texas Coalition for Life Embrace Life Initiative Heart of Texas Pregnancy Resource Centers
- [Dinner Sponsorship Opportunities](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/dinner-sponsorship-opportunities/) - Texas Alliance for Life Sponsorship Opportunities. We appreciate your interest in sponsoring the Texas Alliance for Life Annual Banquet. We have three sponsorship levels available (General, Registration, and VIP) to promote your company to the TAL dinner attendees. The sponsorships will further support our fundraising efforts and, in return, give you and/or your company considerable recognition
- [Promote the 2025 Benefit Dinner featuring Kirk Cameron](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/promote-dinner/) - Help Spread the Word: Invite Others to the 2025 Texas Alliance for Life Annual Benefit Dinner! Your involvement is key to making the 2025 Benefit Dinner a success! By inviting friends, family, and colleagues, you play a crucial role in advancing the pro-life cause in Texas. This year’s event will be unforgettable, featuring an inspiring
- [February 2025 Leadership Circle Recap](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/february-2025-leadership-circle-recap/) - On Friday, February 7, 2025, Texas Alliance for Life hosted its latest Leadership Circle Luncheon in Austin. Our dedicated donors and guests came together for a delicious meal, allowing time for fellowship, followed by inspiring messages and organizational updates. State Board of Education Member Tom Maynard delivered an engaging keynote address on the importance of
- [Year-End Giving](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/year-end-giving/) - Double Your Impact with a Generous Year End-Giving $50,000 Donor Match!! If you donate to the Texas Alliance for Life before the end of the year, your contribution will be doubled, thanks to a $50,000 matching gift. Your support will help us defend pro-life laws, pass new legislation, counter misinformation in the media, and
- [2024 General Election Endorsements](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2024-general-election-endorsements/) - TEXAS ALLIANCE FOR LIFE’S ENDORSEMENTS IN THE 2024 GENERAL ELECTION More endorsements may be released in the upcoming weeks. Statewide Races U.S. Senator: Ted Cruz (R) WONRailroad Commissioner: Christi Craddick (R) WONJustice, Texas Supreme Court, Place 2: Jimmy Blacklock (R) WONJustice, Texas Supreme Court, Place 4: John Devine (R) WONJustice, Texas Supreme Court, Place 6:
- [Confirmation](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/confirmation/) - Your payment has been successfully received. Thank you for your support. For additional assistance, please call Kristyn at 512.477.1244.
- [Will you stand for victims?](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/will-you-stand-for-victims/) - Will you stand for victims? Don't vote for Colin Allred.
- [Kamala Harris Doesn't Speak for Us!](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/kamala-harris-doesnt-speak-for-us/) - Kamala Harris Doesn't Speak for Us!
- [2024 Annual Benefit Dinner Recap](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2024-annual-benefit-dinner-recap/) - We recently hosted our Annual Benefit Dinner on October 5, and the results were truly exceptional. As our most important fundraising event of the year, this year's dinner was one of our best yet. With over 1,300 attendees at the Hilton Austin, the room was filled to capacity! We are deeply grateful to our generous
- [2024 Annual Benefit Dinner](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2024-benefit-dinner/) - Watch the 2024 Annual Benefit Dinner Live at the Link Below from 7:20 PM - 8:30 PM on Saturday, October 5. Our continued pro-life success depends on our Annual Benefit Dinner. Online Table and Seat Reservations is Now Closed. Please Email Dinner@TexasAllianceforLife.org or call 512-477-1244 for late reservation requests or changes to existing reservations. SPEAKERS
- [30th Annual Walk for Life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/30th-annual-walk-for-life/) - RAISE FUNDS • BUILD A CULTURE OF LIFE! Thank you to everyone who participated and sponsored walkers for the 30th Annual Texas Alliance for Life Walk for Life, held on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at over six locations across Central Texas. This year, 228 walkers from more than 60 churches participated, collectively raising over $130,000
- [August 2024 Leadership Circle Luncheon Recap](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/aug-2024-lc-luncheon-recap/) - A Heartfelt Thank You We extend our deepest gratitude to all Leadership Circle donors who attended the August 2024 Luncheon. Your unwavering support fuels our mission to change hearts and save lives. These luncheons are a prime opportunity to express our thanks, share a meal, and delve into current pro-life issues with educational speakers. We
- [Dr. Lynn Stucky Pro-Life Champion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/dr-lynn-stucky-pro-life-champion/) - State Representative Lynn Stuckey — representing Wise and Denton Counties— is a pro-life champion with an outstanding voting record. He deserves to be re-elected. Because of Dr. Stucky, Texas leads the nation in protecting mothers and unborn babies from abortion. He deserves to be re-elected. Re-Elect Dr. Lynn Stucky. Early voting ends on Friday, May
- [May 2024 Leadership Circle Recap](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/may-2024-leadership-circle-recap/) - Marvin Olasky, Ph.D., former editor of World Magazine, author, and co-author of five books on abortion, was the featured speaker for our most recent Leadership Circle Luncheon held Friday, May 3, in Austin. Donors and their guests gathered at round tables to share a meal and hear his timely pro-life message. Texas Alliance for Life
- [Join TAL Mailing List](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/contact-us/join/) - Texas Alliance for Life is committed to seeing lives saved and hearts changed.
- [Donate](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/donate/)
- [2024 Walk for Life Kickoff Event](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2024-walk-kickoff-events/) - Join us to help promote the 30th Annual Walk for Life and invite your family and friends from church. We’ll hand out T-shirts, promotional materials, and suggested language for church bulletin announcements and launch the new website. Learn how easy it is to set up and personalize your fundraising page, share it on Facebook, send
- [2024 Walk for Life Social Media Images & Suggested Post Language](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2024-walk-for-life-social-media-images-suggested-post-language/) - We hope this 2024 Walk for Life promotional image gallery and suggested post language will make promoting yourself as a walker and educating friends and family on the strategic initiatives the event benefits as easy as possible. We encourage you to use the recommended social media images and messaging suggestions in the months, weeks, and
- [2024 Walk for Life Promotion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/walk-for-life-promotion/) - How to Promote the Walk for Life at Your Church Join us for the 30th Annual Texas Alliance for Life Walk for Life on Saturday, June 15, 2024. We have over six walk locations across the Central Texas area - you can walk at the one nearest you or on your own or with friends
- [2024 Texas Rally for Life Recap](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2024-texas-rally-for-life-recap/) - On Saturday, January 27, 2024, thousands of pro-life Texans from around the state traveled to the Capitol in Austin to celebrate the ending of Roe v Wade and to communicate to Texas legislators and the media that Texas is and will remain a pro-life state. Over 20 buses were organized to bring groups from cities around Texas
- [2024 Texas Rally for Life Social Media Images and Suggested Post Language](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2024-texas-rally-for-life-promotion/) - We encourage you to use the recommended social media images and messaging suggestions in the weeks and days leading up to the event. Tagging others in your posts is an excellent way to spread the word. Thank you so much for being a part of the pro-life movement in Texas! 2024 Texas Rally For Life
- [8 Signal Development](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/8-signal-development/)
- [Employee Matching Gift Programs](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/employee-matching/) - Double your contribution through employee giving programs. See if your employer will match your donation! At Texas Alliance for Life, we're dedicated to protecting the right to life of all innocent human beings and to promoting respect for their value and dignity from the moment of conception until natural death. An easy way to double
- [2023 Annual Benefit Dinner Recap](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2023-annual-benefit-dinner-2/) - We are thrilled to report that the 2023 Annual Benefit Dinner held on Saturday, October 7, at the Hilton Austin was a resounding success. More than 1,100 pro-life leaders, partners, advocates, and supporters from across Texas graced the occasion with their presence. We express our gratitude to all those who attended the banquet. We received
- [2023 Annual Benefit Dinner](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2023-annual-benefit-dinner/) - Speakers: Keynote Speaker: Ryan Bomberger Conceived in Rape. Adopted in Love.Founder of the Radiance Foundation Ryan has a rather unique perspective on the innate nature of Purpose. His biological mother was raped, yet courageously gave him a chance to live and the beautiful gift of adoption. Today, he is an Emmy® Award-winning Creative Professional who
- [August 2023 Leadership Circle Recap](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/august-2023-leadership-circle-recap/) - On Wednesday, August 16, 2023, Leadership Circle Members and guests gathered at the Norris Conference Center in Austin, Texas, to share a meal, hear messaging from pro-life OB/GYN Dr. Ingrid Skop, M.D., FACOG, Texas Alliance for Life Executive Director, and more. We want to thank all the incredible donors who make our work of changing
- [29th Annual Walk for Life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2023-walk-for-life/) - Congratulations to this year's Walk Award Winners: Top Walker — Rick & Karen Ebert Top Walker Runner-Up — Chorbishop Don Sawyer, Our Lady’s Maronite Catholic Church Top Youth — Jasmin Wolf Top Team — Holy Family Catholic Church Top Walk Site — Georgetown Top Pastor from a Church with more than 1,000 Members —
- [Leadership Circle Luncheon Confirmation](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/leadership-circle-luncheon-confirmation/) - Thank you for RSVPing for the upcoming Leadership Circle Luncheon. Should any questions arise between now and the event or should you need to change your response, please email Lance@TexasAllianceforLife.org.
- [Black Lives Matter in the Womb](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/black-lives-matter-in-the-womb/) - Communications Director Amy O'Donnell and past TAL past board member Corey Tabor discuss Black Lives Matter in the Womb.
- [2022 Texas Rally for Life Recap](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2022-texas-rally-for-life-recap/) - Debbie Juhlke R.N., L.S.W, the Founder and CEO of EMBRACE Life, was the master of ceremonies at the 2022 Texas Rally for Life. We invite you to view this segment at the end of the event as she brought her children up on stage and shared a little bit of her story. His Excellency, Most
- [2022 Annual Benefit Dinner Recap](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2022-annual-benefit-dinner-recap/) - The 2022 Annual Benefit Dinner on October 8, 2022, was a tremendous success. We had the pleasure of spending an evening with more than 1,100 pro-life leaders, partners, advocates, and supporters from across Texas. We had numerous elected officials present to share and celebrate the ending of Roe and the continuous support to protect innocent
- [Vote AGAINST Proposition A on the San Antonio Ballot on May 6](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/sapropa/) - Vote AGAINST Proposition A Bans arrests for illegal abortions on unborn babies up to birth. Prevents arrests for theft and vandalism at churches, businesses, and pro-life pregnancy centers. Stops San Antonio police from upholding their oath to enforce Texas laws. ELECTION DAY: Saturday, May 6 7 AM - 7 PM Click Here for Voting Locations
- [2023 Walk for Life Social Media Images and Suggested Post Language](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/social-media-plan/) - We hope this 2023 Walk for Life promotional image gallery and suggested post language will make promoting yourself as a walker and educating friends and family on the strategic initiatives the event benefits as easy as possible. We encourage you to use the recommended social media images and messaging suggestions in the months, weeks, and
- [2023 Walk Grant Recipients](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2023-walk-grant-recipients/) - Grant Recipients 20% of the proceeds promote compassionate alternatives to abortion through grants to the following pro-life agencies: Annunciation Maternity Home Agape Pregnancy Resource Center Bastrop Pregnancy Resource Center Breath of Life Maternity Home Catholic Charities St. Gabriel’s Pregnancy and Parenting Program Central Texas Coalition for Life Embrace Life Initiative Heart of Texas Pregnancy Resource Centers
- [Texas Rally for Life Recap 2023](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2023-texas-rally-for-life-recap/) - On Saturday, January 28, 2023, thousands of pro-life Texans from around the state traveled to the Capitol in Austin to celebrate the ending of Roe v Wade and to communicate to Texas legislators and the media that Texas is and will remain a pro-life state. Over 30 buses were organized to bring groups from
- [Donate to the Texas Rally for Life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/donate-texas-rally-for-life/)
- [2022, A Year to Remember](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2022-a-year-to-remember/)
- [Merry Christmas!](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/merry-christmas/)
- [2022 Walk for Life Recap](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2022-walk-for-life-recap/)
- [2022 General Election Endorsements](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2022-general-election-endorsements/) - PRO-LIFE VOTER GUIDE United States Representative District 1: Nathaniel Moran (R) - WONDistrict 2: Dan Crenshaw (R) - WONDistrict 3: Keith Self (R) - WONDistrict 4: Pat Fallon (R) - WONDistrict 5: Lance Gooden (R) - WONDistrict 6: Jake Ellzey (R) - WONDistrict 8: Morgan Luttrell (R) - WONDistrict 10: Michael McCaul (R) -
- [Leadership Circle Luncheon Recap](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/leadership-circle-luncheon-recap-2/) - Highlight from our August Leadership Circle Luncheon with Speaker Maura K. Quinlan Texas Alliance for Life Board President Joseph Kinlin kicked off the August TAL Leadership Circle Luncheon by recognizing the TAL board & elected officials at the event. Texas Alliance for Life Executive Director Dr. Joe Pojman Provided TAL organizational and legislative updates at
- [2021 Annual Benefit Dinner Recap](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2021-annual-benefit-dinner-recap/) - The Texas Alliance for Life Annual Benefit Dinner, held Saturday, October 2 in Austin, was an enormous success. Our attendee numbers were almost back to pre-COVID levels, and it was such a joy to gather together to celebrate life. Our speaker line-up brought a range of pro-life messaging encompassing topics such as gains made in
- [Pro-Life, Pro-Abbott Yard Sign](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/pro-life-pro-abbott-yard-sign/) - Re-electing pro-life Governor Greg Abbott is of paramount importance. If we do not re-elect Abbott, the enormous gains made at the state level are in grave danger. Beto has made it clear that he supports making taxpayer-funded abortion legal up to the moment of birth. We must do everything possible to ensure that Abbott carries
- [2022 Annual Benefit Dinner](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2022-annual-benefit-dinner/) - Speakers: ANTHONY LEVATINO, M.D., J.D. Dr. Levatino is a Board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist who recently retired after 40 years in the medical field. He is also a former lawyer and a former associate professor of OB/GYN at Albany Medical Center, where, additionally, he served as the Medical Student Director and Residency Program Director. Dr. Levatino performed nearly
- [28th Annual Walk for Life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/28th-annual-walk-for-life/) - Sponsor a Walker Now Through July 22! RAISE FUNDS • BUILD A CULTURE OF LIFE! Texas Alliance for Life protects all innocent human beings' fundamental right to life. We promote respect for their value and dignity from the moment of conception until natural death. 80% of the proceeds support pro-life education, defending pro-life policies in
- [RPT State Convention](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/rsvp-rpt-tal-reception/) - Visit the Texas Alliance for Life Booth George R. Brown Convention Center Booth 709, Hall C Pro-Life Reception TEXAS ALLIANCE FOR LIFE The 1994 Room at the Toyota Center | Thursday, June 16 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Cupcakes, Cookies, Coffee, and Cocktails (Cash Bar) Join Texas Alliance for Life Board and Staff at
- [2022 Primary Runoff Election Endorsements](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2022-primary-runoff-election-endorsements/) - United States Representatives Statewide Races Attorney General: Ken Paxton (R) Commissioner of General Land Office: Dawn Buckingham (R)Railroad Commission: Wayne Christian (R) State Board of Education Texas State Senate State Senate, District 24: Pete Flores (R) Texas State Representative State Representative, District 12: Kyle Kacal (R) State Representative, District 19: Ellen Troxclair (R)State Representative, District
- [Kickoff Events for the 2022 Walk for Life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/online-kickoff-events/) - Invitation to Join a Kickoff Event for the 2022 Walk for Life! Topics: We will discuss how to promote the Walk for Life, hand out T-Shirts & promotional materials, church bulletin announcements, and present the new website. Learn how to create your web page, post on Facebook, send email blasts, and make videos. Please RSVP for
- [Sign Up](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/signup/)
- [Leadership Circle Luncheon Recap](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/leadership-circle-luncheon-recap/) - Highlights from our March Leadership Circle Luncheon with Speaker Dade Phelan March 29, 2022 Texas Alliance for Life Board President Joseph Kinlin kicked off the Spring TAL Leadership Circle Luncheon by recognizing the TAL board & elected officials at the event. Texas Alliance for Life Executive Director Dr. Joe Pojman provided TAL organizational and legislative
- [2022 Primary Election Endorsements](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2022-primary-election-endorsements/) - United States Representatives U.S. Representative District 2: Dan Crenshaw (R)U.S. Representative District 3 Van Taylor (R)U.S. Representative District 4: Pat Fallon (R)U.S. Representative District 5: Lance Gooden (R)U.S. Representative District 6: Jake Ellzey (R)U.S. Representative District 10: Michael McCaul (R)U.S. Representative District 11: August Pfluger (R)U.S. Representative District 12: Kay Granger (R)U.S. Representative District 13:
- [2022 Walk for Life Grant Recipients](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2022-walk-grant-recipients/) - Grant Recipients 20% of the proceeds promote compassionate alternatives to abortion through grants to the following pro-life agencies: Agape Pregnancy Resource Center Bastrop Pregnancy Resource Center Breath of Life Maternity Home Catholic Charities St. Gabriel’s Pregnancy and Parenting Program Central Texas Coalition for Life Embrace Life Initiative Heart of Texas Pregnancy Resource Centers Highland Lakes Pregnancy
- [Tom McNew | Dr Joe Pojman | Armor of God Hometown Heroes Radio Interview](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/armor-of-god-hometown-heroes-radio/)
- [Ken King Pro-Life Champion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/ken-king-pro-life-champion/) - By Joe Pojman, Ph.D., Executive Director State Representative Ken King, Texas state representative for District 88, is a pro-life champion with an outstanding voting record. He scored 100% on Texas Alliance for Life’s scorecard in 2017. We urge voters to support Ken King for re-election and send him back to Austin so he can continue to protect
- [Give Online](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/give-online/)
- [Merry Christmas from Texas Alliance for Life Board and Staff](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/merry-christmas-2021/)
- [Happy Thanksgiving from Texas Alliance for Life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/happy-thanksgiving-2021/) - In light of Thanksgiving, we bring you this timely message from our Executive Director, Dr. Joe Pojman. Amid all the difficulties 2021 brought for so many, there is still much to be thankful for. Here are a few of our gratitude highlights. Happy Thanksgiving!
- [2021 Annual Benefit Dinner](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2021-annual-benefit-dinner/) - Watch the 2021 Annual Benefit Dinner Here. Make a one-time gift or sign up for monthly pledge support. Speakers: Keynote Speaker: Shawn Carney | President & CEO of 40 Days for Life Shawn began as a volunteer in the pro-life movement while still in college. During this time, he helped lead the first-ever local
- [August 2021 Leadership Circle Recap](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/august-2021-leadership-circle-recap/) - On Friday, August 13, 2021, Leadership Circle Members and guests gathered at the Norris Conference Center in Austin, Texas, to share a meal and hear pro-life messaging from Senator Donna Campbell, Executive Director Dr. Pojman, TAL President Joseph Kinlin, and more. We invite Leadership Circle Members who are unable to attend and non-leadership circle members
- [2021 Walk for Life Recap](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2021-walk-for-life-recap/) - The 27th annual Walk for Life was held on Saturday, June 19. Here are the results. Texas Alliance for Life’s Walk for Life is a pro-life walk-a-thon to raise funds to build a culture of life in Texas. Close to 200 walkers participated from over 60 churches in Central Texas. Collectively, they received over $138,000
- [2021 Walk Results by Church and Walk Site](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2021-walk-results-by-church-and-walk-site/) - Church Results: CHURCH PLEDGED WALKERS St. Helen Catholic Church $14,515 17 St. Paul Chong Hasang Catholic Church $10,670 14 St. John Neumann Catholic Church $8,420 1 Holy Family Catholic Church $8,125 13 St. Catherine of Siena Church $6,248 9 St. Theresa Catholic Church $5,520 8 Our Lady's Maronite Catholic Church $5,090 2 St. Thomas More
- [2020 Walk for Life Results by Church](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2020-walk-for-life-results-by-church/) - 2020 Church Pledge & Walker Totals CHURCH PLEDGED WALKERS St. Helen Catholic Church $11,585 9 Holy Family Catholic Church $8,887 18 St. Paul Chong Hasang Catholic Church $7,346 16 St. Louis Catholic Church $5,975 2 St. John Neumann Catholic Church $5,010 1 First Baptist Church of Florence $4,555 3 Hill Country Bible Church Lakeline $4,410
- [2021 Walk for Life Participant Results](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2021-walk-for-life-participants/) - Total Pledged by Walker WALKERKaren & Rick EbertMsgr. Don SawyerBeatriz & Joe Pojman Ph.D.Fr. Calogero DragoLarry & Shirley ReederLance PetersonBonnie & Phil PapickRachel SchroderBetty & Tim ElliottJasmin WolfCatherine & Joel GeorgeAnne Marie & Tom McNewDoug CooperMary OszustCindy BibeeJim O'LearyWilla HolgateMs. Denise GranJerry & Carolyn HernandezCriston & Diane Klotz J.D.Ken & Judy WhitfieldJames & Shirley BrinkmanIan
- [27th Annual Walk for Life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/27th-annual-walk-for-life/) - Sponsor a Walker RAISE FUNDS • BUILD A CULTURE OF LIFE! Texas Alliance for Life protects the fundamental right to life of all innocent human beings. We promote respect for their value and dignity from the moment of conception until natural death. 80% of the proceeds support pro-life education, defending pro-life policies in the courts, and
- [Protect Patients from Medical Torture](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/protect-patients/) - Texas Alliance for Life strongly supports maintaining and improving the dispute resolution process in the Texas Advance Directives Act, Chapter 166, Health and Safety Code. History of Our Law In 1999, the Texas legislature unanimously passed, and then-Gov. George W. Bush signed into law the Texas Advanced Directives Act, 22 years ago. It was the
- [Texas Alliance for Life Legislative Priorities for the 87th Legislature](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/texas-alliance-for-life-legislative-priorities-for-the-87th-legislature/) - Principal Priorities Priority One Human Life Protection Act — a complete ban on abortion beginning at fertilization that coordinates with the Supreme Court (is "triggered" and goes into effect when and to the extent the Court overturns Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey.) SB 9 (formerly SB 391) by Sen. Angela Paxton
- [2021 Walk for Life Grant Recipients](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2021-walk-for-life-grant-recipients/) - Grant Recipients 20% of the proceeds promote compassionate alternatives to abortion through grants to the following pro-life agencies: Agape Pregnancy Resource Center Bastrop Pregnancy Resource Center Breath of Life Maternity Home Catholic Charities St. Gabriel’s Pregnancy and Parenting Program Central Texas Coalition for Life Heart of Texas Pregnancy Resource Centers Highland Lakes Pregnancy Resource Center Hope
- [Called to be Bold with Claire Culwell -- Season 1 Episode 15: Amy O'Donnell with Texas Alliance for Life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/calledtobebold-claireculwell-amyodonnell/) - Called To Be Bold was created and is presented by Claire Culwell. Write the show anytime at podcast@claireculwell.com _____ #Website: www.claireculwell.com #Email us: calledtobeboldpodcast@gmail.com #Facebook: www.facebook.com/ClaireCulwell #Twitter: twitter.com/claireculwell #Instagram: www.instagram.com/claireculwell/ #Parler: parler.com/profile/Claireculwell/
- [Called to be Bold with Claire Culwell - Episode 3: Joe Pojman, Ph.D. - Texas Alliance for Life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/called-to-be-bold-with-claire-culwell-episode-3-joe-pojman-ph-d/) - Called To Be Bold was created and is presented by Claire Culwell. Write the show anytime at podcast@claireculwell.com _____ #Website: www.claireculwell.com #Email us: calledtobeboldpodcast@gmail.com #Facebook: www.facebook.com/ClaireCulwell #Twitter: twitter.com/claireculwell #Instagram: www.instagram.com/claireculwell/ #Parler: parler.com/profile/Claireculwell/
- [Tinslee Lewis Resources](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/tinslee-lewis-resources/) - Below is a list of resources for the case involving medical interventions for terminally-ill Baby Tinslee Lewis at Cook Children’s Medical Center and the Texas Advanced Directives Act: District Court: Amici Curiae brief for Texas Alliance for Life, et al Cook Children's Medical Center's Brief Reporter's Record (Court Transcript) Volume 1 of 3 Volume
- [2021 Texas Rally for Life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2021-texas-rally-for-life/) - Saturday, January 23 ● 2–4 PM CT (1–3 PM MT)At the Capitol in Austin + Online For the latest information on speakers, the Life Caravan gathering location and route, and more visit TexasRallyforLife.org. Now, More Than Ever Join with thousands of others from across the state for the 2021 Texas Rally for Life — as
- [2020 Annual Benefit Dinner Recap](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2020-annual-benefit-dinner-recap/) - 2020 in general has been a year of adjustments and flexibility for all of us, and this year's Annual Benefit Dinner on Friday, October 30, at the Hilton Austin was no exception. We packed the room with nearly as many people as the hotel allowed under the COVID social distancing guidelines, with just four to
- [Drew Springer Pro-Life Champion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/drew-springer-pro-life-champion/) - Drew Springer is a pro-life champion, and he has proved it in the Texas House of Representatives where he now serves. His pro-life credentials are unmatched by anyone else in this race, and he has earned Texas Alliance for Life's "Courageous Defense of Life" award. We need him in the Texas State Senate. Texas Alliance
- [2020 Annual Benefit Dinner](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2020-annual-benefit-dinner/) - DONATE TO TEXAS ALLIANCE FOR LIFE
- [General Election Endorsements](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/general-election-endorsements/) - UPDATED: SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 President of the United States Donald J. Trump / Mike Pence (R) United States Senator John Cornyn (R) United States Representative 123456789101112131416171921222324252627313236 Louie Gohmert (R)Dan Crenshaw (R)Van Taylor (R)Pat Fallon (R)Lance Gooden (R)Ron Wright (R)Wesley Hunt (R)Kevin Brady (R)Dr. Johnny Teague (R)Michael McCaul (R)August Pfluger (R)Kay Granger (R)Dr. Ronny Jackson (R)Randy
- [Leadership Circle and Sustaining Member (Champion & Advocates) Online Attendee Meal Reservation(s)](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2020-annual-benefit-dinner-2/)
- [2019 Annual Benefit Dinner](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2019-annual-benefit-dinner/) - RESERVE MY TICKETS RESERVE MY TABLE MY DINNER GUESTS Featuring Keynote Speaker: Dr. Ronaldo Archer, A Master Communicator Filled with Inspiring Hope The keynote speaker this year is internationally renowned speaker Dr. Ron Archer. Dr. Archer travels the globe with an inspiring message that God can use anyone, including someone like him -- the unwanted
- [Pro-Life Adoption Empowerment Conference -- Save the Date!](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/pro-life-adoption-empowerment-conference-save-the-date/) - SAVE THE DATE! Pro-Life Adoption Empowerment Conference Friday, February 26, 2021 Contact Us
- [Pro-Life Adoption Empowerment Conference](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/prolifeadoptionempowerment/) - FEBRUARY 26, 2021 Pro-Life Adoption Empowerment Conference To empower those within the Pro-Life Community to have a clearer understanding on the emotional, spiritual and legal information on adoption. Get In Touch Conference Information Schedule | Speakers We invite you to join us for the Pro-Life Adoption Empowerment Conference. Our goal is to equip and empower
- [2020 Walk for Life Results](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2020-walk-for-life-results/) - The 26th annual Walk for Life was held on Saturday, June 20. Here are the results. Texas Alliance for Life's Walk for Life is a pro-life walk-a-thon to raise funds to build a culture of life in Texas. More than 150 walkers participated from 66 churches in Central Texas. Collectively, they received over $103,000 in
- [August Leadership Circle Luncheon Recap](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/august-leadership-circle-luncheon-recap/) - On Thursday, August 6, Texas Alliance for Life Leadership Circle members gathered in person and tuned in online via Facebook to take part in our quarterly Leadership Circle Luncheon. This hybrid approach provided the best of both worlds in this COVID-19 season - a socially distanced in-person option and an at-home option for those preferring
- [2020 Walk for Life Participants](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2020-walk-for-life-participants/) - Total Pledged by Walker WALKER PLEDGED Beatriz & Joe Pojman, Ph.D. $5,420 Karen & Rick Ebert $5,010 Anne Marie & Tom McNew $3,963 Bonnie & Phil Papick $3,955 Larry & Shirley Reeder $3,635 Rachel Schroder $3,618 Lance Peterson $3,400 Betty & Tim Elliott $3,320 Criston & Diane Klotz, J.D. $2,750 Msgr. Don Sawyer $2,660 Tere
- [A Meeting with Clarke Forsythe for Pro-Life Legislators and Staffers](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/a-meeting-with-clarke-forsythe/) - We invite you to participate in a Zoom meeting with the nationally-renowned expert on abortion legislation and litigation: Clarke Forsythe, Esq Senior Counsel at Americans United for Life 2-3 PM, Thursday, August 6, 2020 Join HERE Clarke Forsythe is the Senior Counsel at Americans United for Life. Mr. Forsythe has argued cases before federal and
- [STOP CANCEL CULTURE: Oppose Rule 44 in the Rules Committee Report](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/stop-cancel-culture-oppose-rule-44-in-the-rules-committee-report/) - 7.16.2020 Dear Republican Delegate, Cancel culture, created by the far Left, is threatening the Republican Party of Texas. Please help to put a stop to that by immediately contacting and asking your member on the Permanent Rules Committee to OPPOSE Rule 44. Here is a list of the committee members. Suggested email text, or voice
- [26th Annual Walk for Life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/26th-annual-walk-for-life/) - SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES OPEN THROUGH JULY 13, 2020 Sponsor a Walker RAISE FUNDS • BUILD A CULTURE OF LIFE! Texas Alliance for Life protects the fundamental right to life of all innocent human beings. We promote respect for their value and dignity from the moment of conception until natural death. 80% of the proceeds support
- [Walk for Life Social Media Plan](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2020-walk-for-life-social-media-marketing-plan/) - We’ve put together a social media marketing plan to make posting and promoting yourself as a walker and the strategic initiatives the event benefits as easy as possible. We encourage you to use the recommended social media messages and corresponding images weekly as scheduled. Just copy and paste the text and the images (or save
- [January 2020 Leadership Circle Recap](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/january-2020-leadership-circle-recap/) - Each quarter Texas Alliance for Life Leadership Circle members gather to hear from an engaging pro-life leader, legislator, or elected official who is involved in some capacity within the pro-life movement. Such was the case on January 31, 2020, when those attending the first luncheon of the year had a chance to hear from fellow
- [2020 Walk for Life Grant Recipients](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2020-walk-for-life-grant-recipients/) - 20 % OF THE PROCEEDS PROMOTE COMPASSIONATE ALTERNATIVES TO ABORTION THROUGH GRANTS TO THE FOLLOWING PRO-LIFE AGENCIES: Agape Pregnancy Resource Center Bastrop Pregnancy Resource Center Breath of Life Maternity Home Central Texas Coalition for Life Central Texas Life Care Gabriel Project Life Center Heart of Texas Pregnancy Resource Centers Heroic Media Highland Lakes Pregnancy Resource
- [2020 Walk for Life Promotion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2020-walk-for-life-promotion-2/) - How to Promote the Walk for Life at Your Church The Texas Alliance for Life Walk for Life will be on Saturday, June 20, 2020. However, the most important part of the Walk is the promotion at your church. Last year 155 walkers at 45 churches raised $70,000 in pledges, more than $450 per walker(UPDATE).
- [COVID-19: Continuing our Life-Saving Work](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/covid-19/) - We at Texas Alliance for Life wish to express our profound concern and sympathy for everyone in the Pro-Life Community and beyond who is negatively affected by the Coronavirus Pandemic. Even as we make adjustments to follow CDC guidelines, our organization is still working hard to protect the sanctity of human life from conception
- [Voter Guide Test Page](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/voter-guide-test-page/)
- [Dan Flynn Pro-Life Champion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/dan-flynn-is-a-pro-life-champion-who-has-be-endorsed-by-gov-greg-abbott/) - State Representative Dan Flynn — representing Hopkins, Hunt, Van Zandt Counties — is a pro-life champion with an outstanding voting record. He scored 100% on Texas Alliance for Life’s scorecard. He deserves to be re-elected. Pro-life Governor Greg Abbott has endorsed Dan Flynn for re-election. Texas Alliance for Life PAC has endorsed
- [2020 Texas Rally for Life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/texas-rally-for-life/) - The 2020 Texas Rally for Life will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2020. The Texas Rally for Life will commemorate the 47th anniversary of the tragic Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision in 1973, which made abortion legal throughout all nine months of pregnancy. In the wake of Roe, legal abortion in our nation has claimed the lives of more than 60
- [2019 Annual Benefit Dinner Recap](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2019-annual-benefit-dinner-recap/) - The Texas Alliance for Life 2019 Annual Benefit Dinner hit a record number of attendees this year with over 1400 pro-life leaders, partners, advocates, and supporters from across Texas making reservations for the event. In addition to our donors and guests, many legislators, elected officials, and candidates for upcoming elections came out to show their
- [2019 Walk for Life Results](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2019-walk-for-life-results/) - The 2019 Walk for Life was held on Saturday, June 15. Here are the results. Texas Alliance for Life's Walk for Life is a pro-life walk-a-thon to raise funds to build a culture of life in Texas. More than 270 walkers participated from 58 churches in Central Texas. Collectively, they received over $112,000 in
- [August 2019 Leadership Circle Luncheon Recap](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/august-2019-leadership-circle-luncheon-recap/) - Our Leadership Circle is a special way for individuals, churches, and businesses to support Texas Alliance for Life. Membership includes an invitation to attend our quarterly luncheons featuring prominent pro-life figures and elected officials. We had the honor of hearing from Texas First Lady, Cecilia Abbott, at the August Leadership Circle Luncheon. Her keynote message
- [2019 Walk for Life Participants](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/walk-life/2019-walk-for-life-participants/) - WALKERS NAME PLEDGED Rachel Schroder $5,300.00 Karen & Rick Ebert $5,240.00 Beatriz & Joe Pojman $5,200.00 Bonnie & Phil Papick $4,145.00 Chief Maverick & Nancy Campbell $3,765.00 Larry & Shirley Reeder $3,580.00 Vivian & Leo Spence $2,796.00 Lance Peterson $2,750.00 Fr. Calogero Drago $2,591.40 Dr. Heidi Galito $2,500.00 All Priests
- [The 86th Texas Legislature Completes a Successful Session](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/the-86th-texas-legislature-completes-a-successful-session/) - Texas Alliance for Life is pleased that, under the leadership of Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and Speaker Dennis Bonnen, the Texas Legislature had another successful session. Highlights of the 20-week session, ending on Memorial Day, include the passage of HB 16, the Texas Born-Alive Infant Protection Act, SB 22 to protect
- [2019 Walk for Life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2019-walk-for-life/) - Thank you to all who participated in and/or volunteered at the 25th Annual Walk for Life on Saturday, June 15th — a Pro-Life Walk-A-Thon to Build a Culture of Life in Texas! RAISE FUNDS • BUILD A CULTURE OF LIFE! Texas Alliance for Life works to protect innocent human life from conception to
- [Wrongful birth bill one-pager 2019](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/wrongful-birth-bill-one-pager-2019-2/) - HB 4199 by Rep. Dan Flynn – Eliminate the Wrongful Birth Cause of Action Goal: Texas Alliance for Life supports amending Title 4, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Chapter 71, to statutorily remove the cause of action known as “Wrongful Birth.” Background: The wrongful birth cause of action is brought by the parents of
- [2019 Texas Legislature](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2019-texas-legislature/) - The 140-day regular session of the 86th Texas Legislature began on January 8, 2019, and will end on Monday, May 27, 2019. Our public policy team is tracking hundreds of bills that may be relevant to life issues. Here is a summary of highlights, including bills that have recent or upcoming activity. (For a summary
- [Walk for Life Kickoff Events](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/walk-life/walk-life-kickoff-events/) - Attend a 2019 Walk for Life kickoff event near you! Cedar Park Tuesday, April 30 6:00 – 7:30 PM la Madeleine Country French Café 14028 US-Hwy 183 #230, Austin 78613 512.410.7535 Georgetown Wednesday, May 1 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Mel's Lone Star Lanes 1010 N. Austin Avenue, Georgetown 78626 512.930.2200 South Austin Wednesday, May 1 6:00
- [URGENT: Support the Trigger Ban on Abortion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/trigger-ban-on-abortion-sb-2160-hb-2350/) - Calls and emails are urgently needed to members of the Texas Senate and House to ask them to support the Trigger Ban, SB 2160 and HB 2350, to completely ban abortion. Your immediate call or email could make a huge difference. (See samples below.) This critically needed bill is at risk of dying unless enough
- [URGENT: Urge Senator Huffman to Support the Trigger Ban on Abortion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/trigger-ban-huffman-district/) - Calls and emails are urgently needed to members of the Texas Senate to build support for SB 2160, the Trigger Ban to completely ban abortion when Roe v. Wade is reversed. This critically needed bill is at risk of dying in the Senate unless enough calls are emails are sent to the Senators. Please
- [URGENT: Urge Senator Hall to Support the Trigger Ban on Abortion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/trigger-ban-hall-district/) - Calls and emails are urgently needed to members of the Texas Senate to build support for SB 2160, the Trigger Ban to completely ban abortion when Roe v. Wade is reversed. This critically needed bill is at risk of dying in the Senate unless enough calls are emails are sent to the Senators. Please urge Senator Bob
- [URGENT: Urge Senator Hancock to Support the Trigger Ban on Abortion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/urgent-urge-senator-hancock-to-support-the-trigger-ban-on-abortion/) - Calls and emails are urgently needed to members of the Texas Senate to build support for SB 2160, the Trigger Ban to completely ban abortion when Roe v. Wade is reversed. This critically needed bill is at risk of dying in the Senate unless enough calls are emails are sent to the Senators. Please urge Senator Kelly
- [URGENT: Urge Rep. Morgan Meyer to Support the Trigger Ban on Abortion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/trigger-ban-meyer-district/) - Calls and emails are urgently needed to members of the Texas House to build support for HB 2350, the Trigger Ban to completely ban abortion when Roe v. Wade is reversed. This critically needed bill is at risk of dying in the House unless enough calls and emails are sent to the Representatives. Please urge
- [Unplanned Movie](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/unplanned-movie/) - THE FILM From Cary Solomon and Chuck Konzelman, the writers/co-producers of God’s Not Dead, comes a film that speaks to one of the most polarizing topics of our day. Unplanned brings us an eye-opening look inside the abortion industry from a woman who was once its most passionate advocate. After reading Abby Johnson’s best-selling book
- [Unplanned Confirmation](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/unplanned-confirmation/) - Thank you for registering to attend the Unplanned showing on opening weekend. We will have your name on our sign-in list at the showing. You can arrive up to thirty minutes before the movie begins to enter the theater. Should you have any questions about your registration or tickets, please don't hesitate to reach out
- [Texas Born-Alive Infant Protection Act Seeks to Fill a Gap in State Law](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/texas-born-alive-infant-protection-act-seeks-to-fill-a-gap-in-state-law/) - After the eruption of a national debate on protecting babies who survive abortion, the Texas Legislature is considering a strong state law to protect abortion survivors, the Texas Born-Alive Infant Protection Act. Key leaders in both chambers are pushing the bill on a fast track despite opposition from NARAL Pro-choice Texas, the League of Women’s
- [2017 Texas Legislative Scorecard](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2017-texas-legislative-scorecard/) - In 2017, the Texas Legislature had a sensational regular session and a terrific special session on the life issue. (This follows a highly successful pro-life session in 2015.) Under the leadership of Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and Speaker Joe Straus, the Legislature passed 10 pro-life bills, doubled funding for alternatives to abortion, continued
- [January Leadership Circle Luncheon Recap](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/january-leadership-circle-luncheon-recap/) - Our Leadership Circle is a special way for individuals, churches, and businesses to support Texas Alliance for Life. Membership includes an invitation to attend our quarterly luncheons featuring prominent pro-life figures and elected officials. Talented author, Misty Boyd, joined us at the January 2019, Leadership Circle Luncheon to share her unique perspective on living with spina
- [Over 10,000 March at the 2019 Texas Rally for Life in Austin](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/over-10000-march-at-the-2019-texas-rally-for-life-in-austin/) - On Saturday, January 26, 2019, pro-life Texans from around the state traveled to the Capitol in Austin by the busload and the carload to give voice to the voiceless as they marched and rallied for life at the annual Texas Rally for Life. Police estimates put the crowd at more than 10,000 people. With the
- [Unplanned Movie: Abby Johnson](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/unplanned-movie-abby-johnson/) - THE STORY Unplanned is the inspiring true story of one woman’s journey of transformation. All Abby Johnson ever wanted to do was help women. As one of the youngest Planned Parenthood clinic directors in the nation, she was involved in upwards of 22,000 abortions and counseled countless women about their reproductive choices. Her passion surrounding a
- [Merry Christmas](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/merry-christmas-from-texas-alliance-for-life-board-and-staff/)
- [2018 Annual Benefit Dinner Recap](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/dinner/2018-benefit-dinner-recap/) - The Texas Alliance for Life Annual Benefit Dinner, on October 20, 2018, was the best ever — with donations raised in excess of $400,000! We celebrated 30 years as an organization with more than 1,300 pro-life leaders, partners, advocates, and supporters from across Texas. Numerous elected officials were present to share the message of hope and
- [2018 Annual Benefit Dinner](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/dinner/) - Featuring Katy Talento Special Assistant to the President for Health Policy Katy serves as Special Assistant to the President for Health Policy on the Domestic Policy Council in the White House. She has been lead on pro-life issues at the White House and has helped the President and his administration achieve a number of critical
- [Gosnell in Texas](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/gosnell-confirmation/) - Hello! We are thrilled you plan to attend this opening weekend showing of the movie, Gosnell. Our team will mail out your tickets to the address listed on the registration. If you have any questions about your registration, please don't hesitate to reply back to this email. PLANO: All Plano screenings are full. No more
- [Gosnell in Texas Registration](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/gosnellregistration/)
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- [Walk for Life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/walk-life/) - The 2018 Walk for Life was held on Saturday, June 9. Here are the results. Texas Alliance for Life's Walk for Life is a pro-life walk-a-thon to raise funds to build a culture of life in Texas. More than 190 walkers participated from dozens of churches in Central Texas. Collectively, they received a total of $86,896 in pledges,
- [Stand Up for Life in Austin: Vigil for Life & Pro-Life Primer](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/stand-up-for-life-in-austin-vigil-for-life-pro-life-primer/) - This is a historic time for the pro-life movement and much is at stake in Texas. Earlier this year, the abortion industry sued to block part of a new law that mandates dignified burial or cremation for victims of abortion, calling the rule an "insult to Texas women." That lawsuit will be heard in federal
- [Republican State Convention in San Antonio](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/republican-state-convention-in-san-antonio/) - Welcome elected officials, candidates, delegates, alternates, and guests to the Republican State Convention in San Antonio on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of this week. We invite you to attend the Pro-Life Reception on Thursday evening, 5:30 – 7 PM, at the Grand Hyatt (the main convention hotel), Texas Ballroom A (on the fourth floor). Visit our
- [Four Price Pro-Life Champion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/four-price-pro-life-champion/) - By Joe Pojman, Ph.D., Executive Director State Representative Four Price, Texas State Representative for District 87, is a pro-life champion with an outstanding voting record. He scored 100% on Texas Alliance for Life’s scorecard in 2017. We urge voters to support Four Price for re-election and send him back to Austin so he can continue
- [Donna Davidson: the Best Choice for the Third Court of Appeals](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/donna-davidson-the-best-choice-for-the-third-court-of-appeals/) - Texas Alliance for Life PAC is proud to endorse Donna Davidson in the Republican Primary Runoff election for justice on the Third Court of Appeals, Place 6. We urge voters to get to the polls to support her. We are asking all of our supporters and donors to support Donna Davidson. Election Day is Tuesday,
- [Ben Leman: the Pro-Life Choice for State Representative](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/ben-leman-the-pro-life-choice-for-state-representative/) - In the race for Texas State House District 13, Ben Leman is by far the best pro-life choice. We urge voters to get out and vote for Ben in the Republican Primary Runoff Election on May 22 (early voting is May 14 - 18). Ben is right for House District 13. He is staunchly
- [Lance Gooden: Pro-Life Champion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/lance-gooden-pro-life-champion/) - In the race for U.S. Representative District 5, Lance Gooden is a pro-life champion with an outstanding voting record. We urge voters to get out and vote for Lance in the Republican Primary Runoff Election on May 22 (early voting is May 14 – 18). Lance is the right candidate for this seat. He
- [Walk for Life Promotion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/walk-life/walk-life-promotion/) - How to Promote the Walk for Life at Your Church The Texas Alliance for Life Walk for Life will be on Saturday, June 9, 2018. However, the most important part of the Walk is promotion at your church. Last year 155 walkers at 45 churches raised $70,000 in pledges, more than $450 per walker. The
- [Paul Workman Pro-Life Champion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/paul-workman-pro-life-champion/) - By Joe Pojman, Ph.D., Executive Director State Representative Paul Workman, whose district includes most of West Travis County, is a pro-life champion with an outstanding voting record. He scored 100% on Texas Alliance for Life’s 2017 Legislative Scorecard, and Texas Alliance for Life PAC proudly endorses him for re-election. We strongly urge voters to support
- [Cindy Burkett Pro-Life Champion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/cindy-burkett-pro-life-champion/) - By Joe Pojman, Ph.D., Executive Director State Representative Cindy Burkett, the Texas state representative from Sunnyvale, is a pro-life champion with an outstanding voting record. She scored 100% on Texas Alliance for Life’s 2017 Legislative Scorecard. Even more than that, she has been among the most important pro-life leaders in the Texas House. She was
- [Lyle Larson Pro-Life Champion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/lyle-larson-pro-life-champion/) - By Joe Pojman, Ph.D., Executive Director State Representative Lyle Larson, representing Texas State House District 122 in northwest Bexar County, is a pro-life champion with an outstanding voting record. He scored 100% on Texas Alliance for Life’s 2017 Legislative Scorecard, and Texas Alliance for Life PAC proudly endorses him for re-election. We strongly urge voters
- [John Raney Pro-Life Champion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/john-raney-pro-life-champion/) - By Joe Pojman, Ph.D., Executive Director State Representative John Raney, Texas State Representative for District 14, is a pro-life champion with an outstanding voting record. He scored 100% on Texas Alliance for Life’s Legislative Scorecard in 2017. He successfully authored one of the top 10 most important pro-life bills of the year. We urge voters
- [Ernest Bailes Pro-Life Champion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/ernest-bailes-pro-life-champion/) - By Joe Pojman, Ph.D., Executive Director State Representative Ernest Bailes from House District 18 is a pro-life champion with an outstanding voting record, supporting all 10 pro-life bills passed in 2017. We urge voters to support Ernest Bailes for re-election and send him back to Austin so he can continue to protect unborn babies and
- [Charlie Geren Pro-Life Champion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/charlie-geren-pro-life-champion/) - By Joe Pojman, Ph.D., Executive Director State Representative Charlie Geren, the Texas state representative in District 99 in Fort Worth, is a pro-life champion with a outstanding voting record spanning two decades. He scored 100% on Texas Alliance for Life’s 2017 Legislative Scorecard. Even more than that, he has been among the most important pro-life leaders
- [Travis Clardy Pro-Life Champion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/travis-clardy-pro-life-champion/) - By Joe Pojman, Ph.D., Executive Director State Representative Travis Clardy, Texas state representative for District 11, is a pro-life champion with an outstanding voting record. He scored 100% on Texas Alliance for Life’s scorecard in 2017. We urge voters to support Travis Clardy for re-election and send him back to Austin so he can continue
- [Hugh Shine Pro-Life Champion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/hugh-shine-pro-life-champion/) - By Joe Pojman, Ph.D., Executive Director State Representative Hugh Shine, state representative for District 55, is a pro-life champion with an outstanding voting record. He scored 100% on Texas Alliance for Life’s scorecard in 2017. We urge voters to support Hugh Shine for re-election and send him back to Austin so he can continue to
- [Texas Ends Both Legislative Sessions with Increased Pro-Life Success](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/pro-life-success/) - The Texas Legislature concluded its 140-day regular session at the end of May with sensational pro-life successes. The Legislature passed six pro-life bills, continued to fund alternatives to abortion and continued to defund Planned Parenthood. During a special session convened later in the summer, the Legislature passed four more pro-life bills, adding icing to the
- [2017 Walk for Life Participants](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2017-walk-life-participants/) - WALKER PLEDGED Rev. David Leibham $3,845 Larry & Shirley Reeder $3,000 Vivian & Leo Spence $2,474 Bonnie & Phil Papick $2,397 Beatriz & Joe Pojman $2,325 Calogero Drago $2,269 Joseph & Marilyn Williams $2,175 Richard O'Rourke $2,104 Lance Peterson $1,940 Patrick Ebner $1,838 Ray Pothireddy $1,747 Brenda & Bill Swinney $1,620 Kayo & Cam O'Keefe
- [2017 Benefit Dinner Recap](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/dinner/benefit-dinner-recap/) - The 2017 Annual Benefit Dinner, on October 5, 2017 was a tremendous success. We had the pleasure of spending an evening with more than 1,300 pro-life leaders, partners, advocates, and supporters from across Texas. We had numerous elected officials present to share the message of hope and the celebration of life that evening. The
- [Contributors](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/dinner/benefit-dinner-recap/contributors/) - $250 or More Austin Wood Recycling State Rep. John Cyrier Dennis & Cheryl DeWine State Rep. Wayne Faircloth Hilton Austin State Rep. Todd Hunter K Johnson Jewelry State Rep. Kyle Kacal The O'Keefe Group Sail and Ski Center St. John Paul II Life Center Novita Spa State Rep. Hugh Shine Speaker Joe Straus State Rep.
- [Annual Benefit Dinner Keynote and Featured Guests](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2017-featured-guests/) - Keynote Speaker - Ann McElhinney Ann McElhinney is a NYT best-selling author, journalist, film producer and director and one of the most successful crowdfunders in the world. She and her husband, journalist Phelim McAleer have written the NYT Best Seller Gosnell – The Untold Story of America's Most Prolific Serial Killer, published by Regnery
- [Pro-Life Successes in the Texas Legislature](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/public-policy-2/) - The Texas Legislature concluded its 140-day regular session at the end of May with sensational pro-life successes. The Legislature passed six pro-life bills, continued to fund alternatives to abortion and continued to defund Planned Parenthood. During a special session convened later in the summer, the Legislature passed four more pro-life bills, adding icing to the
- [Silent Auction](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/dinner/silent-auction/) - Donate Silent Auction Items Our Annual Benefit Dinner & Silent Auction will be Thursday, October 5, 2016, at the Hilton Austin. We anticipate 1500 guests including many elected officials, business leaders, and friends. Texas Alliance for Life is a recognized leader promoting respect for innocent human life through legislation and education. Our advocacy is on
- [TAL Supports Pro-Life Legislation During Special Session](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/tal-supports-pro-life-legislation-special-session/) - Texas Alliance for Life (TAL) is grateful for Governor Greg Abbott for taking a strong pro-life stance by adding four important pro-life bills to the special session call. By adding these bills, legislators are enabled to enact laws protecting the lives mothers and their unborn. We support the following legislation as they move through the
- [Thanks to Chairman Byron Cook, Pro-Life Moved in the Texas House](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/pro-life-bills-progressing-in-texas-house-thanks-to-byron-cook/) - Because of Chairman Byron Cook (R-Corsicana) and the House State Affairs Committee, numerous pro-life bills made it to the in the Texas House floor for consideration. The Committee voted out 12 pro-life bills, two of which he was the author. Byron Cook is a recipient of Texas Alliance for Life's Courageous Defense of Life award and is
- [Why We Cannot Recommend that You Support HB 844 / SB 415 as a Bill or Amendment](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/why-we-cannot-recommend-that-you-support-hb-844-sb-415-as-a-bill-or-amendment/) - May 1, 2017 Dear Representative: We cannot recommend that you support HB 844 / SB 415, authored by Representative Stephanie Klick and Senator Charles Perry — which seeks to ban the most common method of second trimester abortion — either as a bill or an amendment. If HB 844 / SB 415 were passed by
- [2016 Annual Benefit Dinner](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/dinner/2016-annual-benefit-dinner/) - The 2016 Annual Benefit Dinner, on October 5, 2016 was an enormous success with more than 1,365 Texans in attendance, as well as hundreds live streaming. Thank you to all our contributors and table hosts for helping to make this event our most successful ever! View all of the photos from this event on our facebook
- [Leadership Circle Luncheon August 2016](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/leadership-circle/leadership-circle-luncheon-brooks-landgraf/) - Featured Speaker: Brooks Landgraf, Texas State Representative Our August leadership Circle luncheon was a hit. We were honored to have Brooks Landgraf, Texas State Representative (R-Odessa) as our featured speaker at our quarterly Leadership Circle luncheon on August 17th. Among the brightest and most fearless pro-life freshman legislators, Rep. Landgraf, received our "Courageous Defense of Life Award." His leadership was critical to
- [2016 Walk for Life Participants](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/walk-life/2016-walk-for-life-participants/) - Rev. Kirby Garner - $3,753.00 Beatriz & Joe Pojman Ph.D. - $3,260.00 Larry & Shirley Reeder - $3,090.00 Mrs. Vivian Spence - $2,281.00 Joseph & Marilyn Williams - $2,250.00 Fr. Ray Pothireddy - $2,135.33 Msgr. Don Sawyer - $1,955.00 Fr. Lou Brusatti - $1,860.33 Scott & Julie Tefft - $1,825.00 Fr. Marcelino Pena - $1,655.00
- [Pro-Life Goals for 2017](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/public-policy-2/pro-life-goals-2017/) - Pro-Life Legislative Goals These are the pro-life goals of Texas Alliance for Life for the 85th Legislative session in 2017. Ensure the humane disposition of aborted babies after abortion, and ban research on tissue and organs obtained from elective abortions. Protect women and girls from forced abortions, especially in the course of sex trafficking.
- [Visit us at the Republican Party of Texas (RPT) Convention](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/visit-us-republican-party-texas-rpt-convention/) - The Republican Party of Texas (RPT) Convention will be held Thursday, May 12th through Saturday, May 14th at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas. Texas Alliance for Life is proud to have a booth at the event in order to engage with grassroots and activists within the party. We look forward to promoting
- [Organizations Benefited](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/walk-life/organizations-benefited/) - Every year, Texas Alliance for Life hosts the Walk for Life. The funds raised through this event are used to benefit pro-life efforts and organizations throughout the state of Texas. Here is a list of the organizations that will receive grants from the Walk for Life in 2016. Austin LifeCare Austin Pregnancy Resource Center Agape
- [Luncheon with Senator John Cornyn](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/leadership-circle/livestream-tal-luncheon-john-cornyn/) - April Leadership Circle Luncheon Featured Speaker: John Cornyn, United States Senator Our April leadership Circle luncheon was wildly successful. We were very honored to have U.S. Senator John Cornyn as our featured speaker at our quarterly Leadership Circle luncheon on April 1. Senator Cornyn is the senior senator from Texas and is the Senate Majority Whip. His efforts
- [Leadership Circle Luncheon January 2016](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/leadership-circle/leadership-circle-luncheon-january-2016/) - Texas Alliance for Life held its quarterly Leadership Circle Luncheon on January, 28, 2016. Learn how to get involved in the Leadership Circle. The featured speaker for our January Leadership Circle Luncheon was Marjorie Dannenfelser, the President of the Susan B. Anthony List (SBA). SBA is a leading, national pro-life organization that exists to pass
- [2016 Texas Rally for Life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/texas-rally-for-life/2016-texas-rally-for-life/) - The 2016 Texas Rally for Life was an enormous success. Thousands of Texans from across the state, estimated at between 3,000 and 6,000, marched to the south steps of the Texas Capitol to stand for life. The Texas Rally for Life commemorated the 43rd anniversary of the tragic Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision in 1973, which made abortion legal
- [HB 3074 Ensuring a Patient’s Right to Food and Water](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/public-policy-2/hb-3074-patients-right-to-food-and-water/) - Last Updated: 6/28/15 HB 3074 passed the legislature and was signed into law by the Governor! This is a major pro-life victory that has been in than making for more than 10 years. Please urge your Texas state senator to support HB 3074 to require physicians to provide their patients with food and water if the patient
- [Down Syndrome Information Act](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/public-policy-2/down-syndrome-information-act-2/) - Last Updated: 6/28/15 House Bill 3374 passed the legislature and was signed into law by the Governor! Please urge your Texas state senator to support HB 3374 to require that parents receiving a Down syndrome diagnosis also receive state-prepared information that provides valuable medical and science based information. Read a one page summary of the bill Pro-life
- [Training for Abortion Facility Personnel to Identify Victims of Sex Trafficking](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/public-policy-2/sex-trafficking/) - Last Updated: 6/28/15 House Bill 416 passed the legislature and was signed into law by the Governor! Please urge your Texas state senator to support HB 416 to require abortion facility workers to complete training on sex trafficking -- how to recognize victims of sex trafficking, assist them, and prevent them from being coerced into having
- [Judicial Bypass Reform](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/public-policy-2/judicial-bypass-reform/) - Last Updated: 6/28/15 House Bill 3994 passed and was signed into law by the Governor! Please urge your Texas state representative to support HB 3994 to protect parents' rights and protect pregnant minors. Read a one page summary of the bill Pro-life Texas State Rep. Geanie Morrison (R-Victoria) is authoring this excellent bill to protect parents' rights and pregnant
- [2015 Texas Rally for Life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/texas-rally-for-life/2015-texas-rally-for-life/) - The 2015 Texas Rally for Life was an enormous success. Thousands of Texans from across the state, estimated at between 3,000 and 6,000, marched to the south steps of the Texas Capitol to stand for life. The Texas Rally for Life commemorated the 42nd anniversary of the tragic Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision in 1973, which made abortion
- [Pro-Life Benefit Dinner Livestream](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/pro-life-event-livestream/) - If you are experiencing technical issues with the live stream, please refresh your browser or click here. Live Streaming Time: Tuesday from 7:45 to 8:55 central time. Pro-Life Event Details: Featured Speaker: Abby Johnson More details here.
- [Featured Speaker Abby Johnson](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/dinner/abby-johnson/) - The 2015 Benefit Dinner will feature Abby Johnson as the keynote speaker. Abby Johnson is the founder of And Then There Were None pro-life outreach, and a former Planned Parenthood director. Listen to her story. The following quote is Abby's story, found on her website. During her eight years with Planned Parenthood, Abby quickly rose in the organization’s ranks and
- [Leadership Circle Luncheon August 2015](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/leadership-circle/leadership-circle-luncheon-august-2015/) - Texas Alliance for Life held its quarterly Leadership Circle Luncheon on August, 20, 2015. Learn how to get involved in the Leadership Circle. Each year at the August Leadership Circle Luncheon, we present awards to out top participants in the Walk for Life. Our Executive Director, Joe Pojman Ph.D. gave an update on the success
- [U.S. Senate to Vote to Defund Planned Parenthood TODAY!](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/u-s-senate-to-vote-to-defund-planned-parenthood-today/) - * * * URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT 8/3/15 * * * U.S. Senate to Vote to Defund Planned Parenthood TODAY! The U.S. Senate will debate and vote on a federal bill to defund Planned Parenthood today. The debate begins at 1 PM CDT, and the vote is scheduled at 4:30 PM CDT. Both of Texas Senators,
- [Women Betrayed by Planned Parenthood Rally](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/women-betrayed-rally/) - We Hosted a Women Betrayed Rally Here in Austin A disturbing undercover video recently exposed Planned Parenthood for selling baby body parts. Planned Parenthood is the largest abortion provider in America, yet they receive millions of tax dollars every year. In response, Texas Alliance for Life, along with Students for Life of America and And then There Were None, hosted a
- [Excluding Abortions from Tax Payer Funded Health Insurance Plans](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/public-policy-2/excluding-abortions-from-tax-payer-funded-health-insurance-plans/) - Last Updated: 5/29/15 The Senate and House rules prohibit this legislation from moving at this time. Please urge your Texas state representative to support SB575 to exclude abortions from tax payer funded health insurance plans. Read a one page summary of the bill Pro-life Texas State Senator Larry Taylor is authoring this excellent bill that will prohibit abortion coverage
- [Life Begins at Conception Act](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/public-policy-2/life-begins-at-conception-act/) - Last Updated: 5/21/15 House and Senate rules prevent further movement of this bill. House Bill 1218 was referred to the Public Education Committee on Tuesday, March 03, 2015. Please urge your Texas state representative to support HB 1218 to require that all human sexuality education course materials and instructions used in public schools teach that life begins at conception. House Bill 1218
- [Eliminate Wrongful Birth Lawsuits](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/public-policy-2/eliminate-wrongful-birth-lawsuits/) - Last Updated: 5/21/15 House and Senate rules prevent further movement of this bill. House Bill 3008 was favorably voted out of the Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence Committee on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Please contact and urge your Texas state representative to support House Bill 3008. Please urge your Texas state representative to support HB 3008 to eliminate wrongful birth lawsuits in
- [Protecting Patients from Discrimination and Conflicts of Interest at the End of Life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/public-policy-2/protecting-patients-from-discrimination-and-conflicts-of-interest-at-the-end-of-life/) - Last Updated: 5/21/15 House and Senate rules prevent further movement of this bill. House Bill 2351 has been set to be heard on the House floor on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. Please urge your Texas state representative to support HB 2351 to protect patients from discrimination and conflicts of interest at the end of life. House Bill 2351
- [Protect Minors from Forced Abortion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/public-policy-2/forced-abortion/) - Last Updated: 5/21/15 House and Senate rules prevent further movement of this bill. House Bill 3765 was heard in the House State Affairs Committee on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. Please urge your Texas state representative to support HB 3765 to strengthen a minor's right to refuse an abortion, by requiring her consent in addition to her parent’s consent. Read
- [Signage in Abortion Facilities to Help Victims of Sex Trafficking](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/public-policy-2/signage-in-abortion-facilities-to-help-victims-of-sex-trafficking/) - Last Updated: 5/2115 House and Senate rules prevent further movement of this bill. HB 3446 was set to be considered on the House floor on Wednesday May 13, 2015. Please urge your Texas state representative to support HB 3446 to require that abortion facilities place signage in a clearly visible area that would 1) inform women of
- [NEWS RELEASE: Texas Senate Senate Panel to Consider Two Pro-Life Bills Today](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news-release-2-pro-life-bills-to-be-heard-in-the-senate/) - NEWS RELEASE: Texas Senate Panel to Consider Two Pro-Life Bills Today FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 18, 2015 CONTACT Leah Brown 512.477.1244 AUSTIN, TX -- The Senate Health and Human Services Committee will consider two pro-life bills at its meeting at 8 a.m. today, both of which are strongly supported by Texas Alliance for Life. The
- [Texas House Passes Three Pro-Life Bills](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/texas-house-passes-three-pro-life-bills/) - Texas House Passes Three Pro-Life Bills FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2015 CONTACT Leah Brown 512.477.1244 AUSTIN, TX -- Today the Texas House has passed three substantial pro-life bills as the midnight deadline approaches for the House to give preliminary approval to its own bills. Three more pro-life bills are on the calendar for consideration.
- [Great News! Pro-Life Bills are Moving!](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/great-news-pro-life-bills-are-moving/) - * * * LEGISLATIVE UPDATE 5/1/15 * * * Pro-life bills have been moving in the Texas legislature, and many are likely to be passed before the last gavel falls on at the end of the session on June 1. Before a bill can become law, it must be considered in both a house and
- [Leadership Circle Luncheon April 2015](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/leadership-circle/leadership-circle-luncheon-april-2015/) - The April Leadership Circle Luncheon was a success! We had a crowd of approximately 140 guests. Our keynote speaker was Texas State Representative Jim Keffer (R-Eastland). Representative Keffer gave a great address. Texas Alliance for Life also presented Rep. Jim Keffer with our Courageous Defense of Life award. Rep. Keffer has been invaluable in getting pro-life bills drafted and
- [Futility & Feeding Tubes in Texas: We Can End the End-of-Life Impasse! A Case for HB 3074](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/futility-feeding-tubes-in-texas-we-can-end-the-end-of-life-impasse/) - By Jacqueline C. Harvey, Ph.D. 03/30/15 AUSTIN, Texas – After five consecutive sessions of bitter battles over end-of-life bills, the Texas Legislature is finally poised to pass the first reform to the Texas Advance Directives Act (TADA) in 12 years. An issue that created uncanny adversaries out of natural allies, and equally odd bedfellows, has finally found
- [Support HB 3374](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/public-policy-2/down-syndrome-information-act-2/support-hb-3374/) - Down Syndrome Information Act by Reps. Geanie Morrison and Brooks Landgraf Printer Friendly Version Goal: Texas Alliance for Life supports a requirement that parents receiving a Down syndrome diagnosis also receive state-prepared information that provides valuable medical and science based information. Background: Down syndrome is the most commonly occurring genetic condition. According to the National
- [Support HB 3130](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/public-policy-2/excluding-abortions-from-tax-payer-funded-health-insurance-plans/support-hb-3130/) - Excluding Abortions from Tax Payer Funded Health Insurance Plans - HB 3130 by Rep. Marsha Farney Printer Friendly Version Goal: Texas Alliance for Life supports prohibiting abortion coverage in insurance plans offered through the Affordable Care Act’s Health Benefit Exchange. Background: In 2010, the federal government passed the Affordable Care Act, which established the Health
- [Support HB 3008](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/public-policy-2/eliminate-wrongful-birth-lawsuits/support-hb-3008/) - Eliminate the Wrongful Birth Cause of Action - HB 3008 by Rep. Ron Simmons Printer Friendly Version Goal: Texas Alliance for Life supports amending Title 4, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Chapter 71, to statutorily remove the cause of action known as “Wrongful Birth.” This bill will not change that doctors who intentionally or negligently
- [Support HB 1218](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/public-policy-2/life-begins-at-conception-act/support-hb-1218/) - Life Begins at Conception Act - HB 1218 by Rep. Giovanni Capriglione Printer Friendly Version Goal: Texas Alliance for Life supports amending Chapter 28, Education Code, to require that all human sexuality education course materials and instructions used in public schools teach that life begins at conception. Background: In 2003, the Texas Legislature passed the
- [Support HB 2351](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/public-policy-2/protecting-patients-from-discrimination-and-conflicts-of-interest-at-the-end-of-life/support-hb-2351/) - Protecting Patients from Discrimination and Conflicts of Interest at the End of Life - HB 2351 by Rep. Patricia Harless Printer Friendly Version Goal: Texas Alliance for Life supports amending Chapter 166, Health and Safety Code, to protect patients by requiring hospitals to adopt policies ensuring the ethics review committee and process is free from
- [Support HB 3765](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/public-policy-2/forced-abortion/support-hb-3765/) - Protecting Minors from Forced Abortion - HB 3765 by Rep. Jodie Laubenberg Printer Friendly Version Goal: Texas Alliance for Life supports amending current Texas law to explicitly reflect a minor’s right to refuse an abortion, by requiring her consent in addition to her parent’s consent. Background: On multiple occasions, parents or guardians have attempted to
- [Support HB 416](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/public-policy-2/sex-trafficking/support-hb-416/) - Training for Abortion Facility Personnel to Identify Victims of Human Trafficking - HB 416 by Rep. Debbie Riddle Printer Friendly Version Goal: Texas Alliance for Life supports amending Texas law to require employees of licensed abortion facilities and ambulatory surgical centers that perform more than 50 abortions per year to undergo mandatory training and education
- [Support HB 3446](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/public-policy-2/signage-in-abortion-facilities-to-help-victims-of-sex-trafficking/support-hb-3446/) - Protecting Women Against Forced Abortion and Sex Trafficking - HB 3446 by Rep. Jodie Laubenberg Printer Friendly Version Goal: Texas Alliance for Life supports amending Texas law to require that abortion facilities place signs in a clearly visible area that would 1) inform women of their legal right to refuse an abortion and 2) provide
- [Support HB 3074](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/public-policy-2/hb-3074-patients-right-to-food-and-water/support-hb-3074/) - Patient’s Right to Food and Water - HB 3074 by Rep. Drew Springer Printer Friendly Version Goal: Texas Alliance for Life supports amending Chapter 166, Health and Safety Code, to require physicians to provide their patients with food and water if the patient or her/his surrogate request it. Background: The Texas Advance Directives Act (TADA),
- [Support HB 3994](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/public-policy-2/judicial-bypass-reform/support-hb-3994/) - Judicial Bypass Reform - HB 3994 by Rep. Geanie Morrison Printer Friendly Version Goal: Texas Alliance for Life supports amending Chapter 33, Family Code, to reform the judicial bypass system. What is a Judicial Bypass? In Texas, before a physician can perform an abortion on a minor girl (17 years or younger), he or she
- [Pro-Life Coalition News Conference](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/public-policy-2/pro-life-coalition-news-conference/) - On Monday, March 16, 2015 Texas Alliance for Life joined a coalition of pro-life organizations to hold a news conference at the Texas Capitol to promote an agenda of pro-life bills. The coalition of organizations and legislators came together to highlight 10 pro-life bills they are supporting during the 84th Legislature. Several House members appeared to speak
- [Leadership Circle August Luncheon 2014](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/leadership-circle/august-luncheon-2014/) - The August Leadership Circle Luncheon is our most anticipated luncheon of the year! Our keynote speaker this year was Congressman Bill Flores (R-Bryan). You can listen to Congressman Flores speech below. Each year at the August luncheon, we prepare Leadership Circle members for the process of filling their tables at the Annual Benefit Dinner. Our
- [2014 Church Participants](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/walk-life/2014-church-participants/) - St. Helen Catholic Church - $10,475.00 Santa Cruz Catholic Church - $4,238.00 Cristo Rey Catholic Church - $4,201.29 St. Theresa Catholic Church - $4,135.00 St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church - $4,102.00 First Baptist Church of Bastrop - $2,715.00 Hill Country Bible Church - $2,579.00 St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church - $2,493.00 Austin Chinese Church - $2,415.00 St. Albert the Great Catholic
- [Vote Nunzio Previtera for HD 123](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/feb-17-special-elections/vote-nunzio-previtera-hd-123/) - Voting Locations Put your address in here to find your specific polling location! Bexar County Voting Locations Early Voting, February 9th - 13th, 8 am - 8 pm: BEXAR COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER - 300 Dolorosa - “DEAFLINK” is available for the hearing impaired at the above location. CASTLE HILLS CITY HALL - 209 Lemonwood Dr. CODY LIBRARY - 11441 Vance Jackson
- [Leadership Circle January 2015 Luncheon](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/leadership-circle/leadership-circle-january-2015-luncheon/) - The January Leadership Circle Luncheon was a success! We had a crowd of approximately 140 guests. Our keynote speaker was Marsha Farney (R-Georgetown). Representative Farney gave a phenomenal address. You can listen to her address here. Learn how you can join Leadership Circle.
- [Feb. 17 Special Elections](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/feb-17-special-elections/) - Texas Alliance for Life has made endorsements in three upcoming Feb. 17 special elections. Get out and vote for the TAL PAC endorsed candidates running in your House District. House District 13 House District 17 House District 123
- [Vote John Cyrier for HD 17](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/feb-17-special-elections/john-cyrier-hd-17/) - Texas Alliance for Life PAC strongly endorses John Cyrier in the Special Election for State House District 17. This election will fill a vacancy created because the incumbent has announced he is resigning. "We are proud to endorse John Cyrier for Texas State Representative, and we urge voters to get out and support him,"
- [Vote Carolyn Bilski for HD 13](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/feb-17-special-elections/vote-carolyn-bilski-hd-13/) - Voting Locations Austin County Voting Locations Early Voting, February 9th - 13th: Austin County Elections Office (Meeting Room), 804 E Wendt Street, Bellville - Feb 9, 10, 11 and 13 from 7am-7pm; Feb 12 from 7am-5pm W.E. Hill Community Center, 1000 Main St, Sealy - FEB 12 ONLY FROM 6PM-8PM Election Day, February 17th, 7:00 am
- [What We Do](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/what-we-do/)
- [Help Families Protect Loved Ones Near the End of Life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2019-texas-legislature/help-families-protect-loved-ones-near-the-end-of-life/) - Pro-Life Bill to Increase Families' Rights to Protect Loved Ones near the End of Life, SB 303, Never Left Committee 5/27/2013 AUSTIN, TX -- The 140-day regular session ended on May 27 without passing SB 303, a bill to help families protect loved ones near the end of life from secret DNR orders and denial of
- [Texas Alliance for Life PAC Endorses Dan Patrick for Lieutenant Governor](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/endorses-dan-patrick/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 10, 2014 Contact: Leah Brown 512.477.1244 (o) 903.245.4695 (m) Texas Alliance for Life PAC strongly endorses Dan Patrick for Lieutenant Governor in the 2014 General Election. We are confident he will continue to advance a robust and effective pro-life agenda for Texas. "Dan Patrick's leadership in the Texas Senate has been
- [Calendar](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/calendar/) - [google-calendar-events type="list" title="Events on"]
- [Vote Jodey Arrington for Senate District 28](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/vote-jodey-arrington-sd-28/) - Jodey Arrington is the no-nonsense West Texas leader who will forge the pro-life policies of tomorrow. That is why Jodey Arrington is the pro-life endorsed candidate for Texas Senate. Early Voting You can vote early August 25 - September 5. Early voting will not be available on Labor Day, Monday, September 1.
- [Voting Locations for SD 28](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/vote-jodey-arrington-sd-28/voting-locations/) - Choose your county of residence to find voting locations near you, or call the phone number listed. Baylor - 940.889.3322 Borden - 806.756.4312 Childress - 940.937.6143 Coke - 325.453.2631 Coleman - 325.625.2889 Concho - 325.732.4322 Cottle - 806.492.3823 Crane - 432.558.3581 Crosby - 806.675.2334 Dawson - 806.872.3778 Dickens - 806.623.5531 Eastland - 254.629.6051 Fisher - 325.776.2401 Floyd - 806.983.4900 Foard - 940.684.1365 Garza - 806.495.4430 Hale - 806.291.5205 Hardeman - 940.663.2961 Haskell - 940.864.2451 Hockley - 806.894.3185 Irion - 325.835.2421 Jones - 325.823.3762 Kent - 806.237.3881 Kimble - 325.446.3353 King - 806.596.4412 Knox - 940.459.2441 Lamb - 806.385.4222 Lubbock - 806.775.1339 Lynn - 806.561.4750 Mason - 325.347.5253 McCulloch - 325.597.0733 Menard - 325.396.4523 Mitchell - 325.728.3481 Motley - 806.347.2621 Nolan - 325.235.2462 Reagan - 325.884.2442 Runnels - 325.365.2720
- [Join](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/join/) - [content coming soon]
- [Voting Record for HB 2](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2019-texas-legislature/hb2-record-vote/) - Senate Senate Record Vote Ayes - 19 Birdwell, Brian (R); Campbell, Donna (R); Carona, John (R); Deuell, Bob (R); Duncan, Robert (R); Eltife, Kevin (R); Estes, Craig (R); Fraser, Troy (R); Hancock, Kelly (R); Hegar, Glenn (R); Huffman, Joan (R); Lucio, Eddie (D); Nelson, Jane (R); Nichols, Robert (R); Patrick, Dan (R); Paxton, Ken (R);
- [Religious Freedom Amendment](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2019-texas-legislature/religious-freedom-amendment/) - Don't Let Abortion Become a "Religious Right"! The Texas Religious Freedom Amendment, SJR 4, by Sen. Donna Campbell (R-New Braunfels), and HJR 110, by Rep. Jason Isaac (R-Dripping Springs), is a proposed amendment to the Texas Constitution. (b) Government may not burden a person's or religious organization's Freedom of Religion. The right to act or
- [Adoption Stories](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/choose-life-license-plate/adoption-stories/) - Funds raised from the sale of Choose Life specialty license plates are distributed to qualified organizations that provide counseling and material assistance to pregnant women considering placing their unborn children for adoption, including pregnancy resource centers, maternity homes, and adoption agencies. Following are some powerful adoption stories that helped to make the Choose Life license plate a reality in
- [Pro-Life Lobby Days at the Capitol in Austin](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2019-texas-legislature/pro-life-lobby-days-at-the-capitol-in-austin/) - Pro-Life Lobby Day on Wednesday, May 8. Join Texans from across the state. After three highly successful Pro-Life Lobby Days at the Capitol iin Austin in February, March, and April, Texas Alliance for Life is hosting one more. All are welcome. No experience is necessary. There is no cost. This one-day events will train and
- [Stem Cells](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2019-texas-legislature/stem-cells/) - Adult and Embryonic Stem Cells Texas Alliance for Life SUPPORTS adult stem cell research and treatments and OPPOSES embryonic stem cell research. There are no proven embryonic stem cell treatments. Below are several short videos in a series supporting to create an adult stem cell research consortium in Texas. What's the difference? Many people are not
- [Contact Your Elected Officials](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2019-texas-legislature/contact-your-elected-officials/) - Your voice matters! Contacting your state and federal elected officials can make a huge difference when it comes to passing pro-life bills or defeating anti-life measures. While hand-written letters are the most effective, emails or a quick phone call also get their attention and tell them that the issue matters to their constituents. Don't know
- [Pregnant, Need Help?](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/contact-us/pregnant-need-help/) - Visit the Option Line or call 1.800.395.HELP If you are seeking confidential assistance for a pregnancy, the Option Line offers 24/7 assistance.
- [Find Your County Tax Office](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/choose-life-license-plate/find-county-tax-office/)

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- [102.165.228.160](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/ip/102-165-228-160/)
- [196.41.10.59](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/ip/196-41-10-59/)
- [102.68.122.250](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/ip/102-68-122-250/)
- [102.65.69.156](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/ip/102-65-69-156/)
- [102.67.178.199](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/ip/102-67-178-199/)
- [41.157.42.162](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/ip/41-157-42-162/)
- [41.216.204.78](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/ip/41-216-204-78/)
- [102.222.180.120](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/ip/102-222-180-120/)
- [105.245.236.99](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/ip/105-245-236-99/)
- [49.150.46.255](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/ip/49-150-46-255/)
- [102.65.62.173](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/ip/102-65-62-173/)
- [197.101.2.154](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/ip/197-101-2-154/)
- [105.185.153.45](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/ip/105-185-153-45/)
- [41.114.253.55](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/ip/41-114-253-55/)
- [41.246.129.33](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/ip/41-246-129-33/)
- [102.65.65.202](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/ip/102-65-65-202/)
- [197.184.181.94](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/ip/197-184-181-94/)
- [197.94.248.233](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/ip/197-94-248-233/)
- [41.145.192.170](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/ip/41-145-192-170/)
- [102.65.60.124](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/ip/102-65-60-124/)
- [196.41.10.120](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/ip/196-41-10-120/)
- [112.207.96.142](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/ip/112-207-96-142/)

## Alerts

- [* * * URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT 7/21/2025 * * * Support HB 70 to Give Parents the Right to Protect Minor Girls from Being Taken Out of State for Abortions](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/support-hb70-parental-consent-abortion-texas/) - Urgent Texas Pro-Life Alert (7/21/25): Support HB 70 to stop out-of-state abortions for minors. Protect parental rights—contact your legislators today.
- [* * * LEGISLATIVE ALERT 05/12/2025 * * * Legislature Should Pass SCR 19/HCR 109 to Create the Texas Life Monument on the Capitol Grounds](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/legislative-alert-05-13-2025/) - * * * LEGISLATIVE ALERT 05/12/2025 * * * Legislature Should Pass SCR 19/HCR 109 to Create the Texas Life Monument on the Capitol Grounds Please immediately urge your Texas State Representative to support SCR 19 / HCR 109. Those resolutions will create the Texas Life Monument on the Capitol grounds. The eight-foot bronze sculpture
- [* * * LEGISLATIVE ALERT 5/17/2025 * * * Ask Your Representative to Support SB 1233 to Create a Perinatal Palliative Care Program](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/legislative-alert-05-17-2025/) - Please immediately urge your Texas state representative to support SB 1233 to create a perinatal palliative care program for parents who receive a life-limiting or fatal diagnosis for their unborn child. Parents need information, at the time of diagnosis, about resources for themselves and their unborn child, not a referral for an out-of-state abortion. The Senate
- [* * * URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT 04/29/2025 * * * Urge Your State Senator & Representative to Support SB 2352/HB 4595 to Give Parents the Right to Protect Minor Girls from Out-of-State Abortions](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/legislative-alert-04-29-2025/) - * * * URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT 04/29/2025 * * * Urge Your State Senator & Representative to Support SB 2352/HB 4595 to Give Parents the Right to Protect Minor Girls from Out-of-State Abortions Please immediately urge your State Senator & Representative to support SB 2352 and its companion, HB 4595. These bills give parents the
- [* * * LEGISLATIVE ALERT 04/21/2025 * * * Urge Your State Rep to Oppose HB 2197 to Criminalize Abortion for Women, Including the Death Penalty](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/legislative-alert-oppose-hb-2197/) - * * * LEGISLATIVE ALERT 04/21/2025 * * * Urge Your State Representative to Oppose HB 2197 to Criminalize Abortion for Women, Including the Death Penalty The Texas Legislature is meeting at the Capitol in Austin through June 2. Please immediately urge your Texas state representative to oppose HB 2197, a bill that would criminalize
- [* * * URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT 04/15/2025 ***  Urge Your State Senator & Representative to Support the Life of the Mother Act](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/legislative-alert-04-05-2025-2/) - URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT 04/15/2025 Urge Your State Senator & Representative to Support the Life of the Mother Act Please immediately urge your Texas state senator to support the Life of the Mother Act, SB 31/HB 44. Please do it today. Because of gross misunderstanding by some doctors and hospitals, fueled by several false media reports,
- [* * * LEGISLATIVE ALERT 04/05/2025 * * * Urge Your State Senator & Representative to Support the Life of the Mother Act without Amendments](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/legislative-alert-04-05-2025/) - * * * LEGISLATIVE ALERT 04/05/2025 * * * Urge Your State Senator & Representative to Support the Life of the Mother Act without Amendments The Texas Legislature is meeting at the Capitol in Austin. Please immediately urge your Texas state senator and state representative to support the Life of the Mother Act, SB 31/HB 44,
- [Urge Your State Senator & Representative to Oppose Any Bills to Weaken Texas' Pro-Life Laws by Adding Exceptions for Rape or Fatal Illness](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/legislative-alert-02-18-2025/) - * * * LEGISLATIVE ALERT 02/18/2025 * * * Urge Your State Senator & Representative to Oppose Any Bills to Weaken Texas' Pro-Life Laws by Adding Exceptions for Rape or Fatal Illness The Texas Legislature is meeting at the Capitol in Austin. Please immediately urge your Texas state senator and state representative to oppose any
- [ALERT 8/20/2018 -- Thank Texas Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz for supporting Judge Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/alert-8-20-2018-thank-texas-senators-john-cornyn-and-ted-cruz-for-supporting-judge-kavanaugh-for-the-supreme-court/) - In late June Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, a strong supporter abortion on demand before viability, announced his retirement. In response, President Trump nominated a replacement, the highly regarded Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Judge Kavanaugh's nomination is supported by virtually all pro-life groups including Texas Alliance for Life. Judge Kavanaugh is also supported by Texas Senators
- [Urge YOUR Council Member to OPPOSE the Proposed "Reproductive Justice" Budget Amendment for Out-of-State Abortions](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/urge-your-council-member-to-oppose-the-proposed-reproductive-justice-budget-amendment-for-out-of-state-abortions/) - * * * URGENT ALERT 09/13/2023 * * * Urge YOUR Council Member to OPPOSE the Proposed "Reproductive Justice" Budget Amendment for Out-of-State Abortions Please immediately urge Mayor Ron Nirenberg and your San Antonio council member (by phone and email) to OPPOSE a proposed "Reproductive Justice" amendment to the city budget to spend $500,000 in
- [Urge Your State Representative to Support SB 24 to Strengthen the Alternatives to Abortion Program](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/urge-your-state-representative-to-support-sb-24-to-strengthen-the-alternatives-to-abortion-program/) - Urge Your State Representative to Support SB 24 to Strengthen the Alternatives to Abortion Program The State legislative session is underway in Austin, with fewer than three weeks remaining. Among Texas Alliance for Life's top priorities is to continue and strengthen the State's highly successful Alternatives to Abortion (A2A) program. SB 24 by Sen. Lois
- [The Texas Human Life Protection Act Goes into Effect on Thursday:  Thank Pro-Life Governor Greg Abbott for His Support](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/humanlifeprotectionact/) - * * * ALERT 8/21/2022 * * * The Texas Human Life Protection Act Goes into Effect on Thursday: Thank Pro-Life Governor Greg Abbott for His Support On Thursday, August 25, the Human Life Protection Act, HB 1280, will go into effect, and unborn babies will be completely protected from abortion throughout Texas. Please
- [November Is National Adoption Awareness Month. Order Your Choose Life license plates from TxDMV Today!](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/november-is-national-adoption-awareness-month/) - November Is National Adoption Awareness Month. Order Your Choose Life license plates from TxDMV Today! Adoption is a wonderful gift that builds families and provides compassionate alternatives to abortion. Mothers with unplanned pregnancies who place their babies for adoption are among the greatest heroes of the pro-life movement as are the adoptive families. November is
- [Wish Gov. Greg and Cecelia Abbott a Happy Birthday!](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/wish-gov-greg-and-cecelia-abbott-a-happy-birthday/) - Wish Gov. Greg and Cecelia Abbott a Happy Birthday! Saturday, November 13, is the birthday of pro-life Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott. Both are pro-life heroes. Please send them a short message wishing them both a very Happy Birthday. Also, thank them for their commitment to protecting unborn babies from the
- [Urge Your State Representative to Support a Ban on Dangerous Mail-Order Chemical Abortions](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/urge-your-state-representative-to-support-a-ban-on-dangerous-mail-order-chemical-abortions/) - Urge Your State Representative to Support a Ban on Dangerous Mail-Order Chemical Abortions Please immediately urge your state representative to support a critically important pro-life bill to prevent deaths and other harm to women from chemical abortions. That bill, SB 4, bans dangerous mail-order abortions and creates safety protocols for chemical abortions using the
- [MESSAGE TO DELEGATES TO THE REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/message-to-delegates-to-the-republican-state-convention/) - Dear Delegate, As a delegate in the 2020 Republican State Convention, you have the right to vote on the Permanent Platform & Resolutions and on the Permanent Rules Committee Reports, which you can do in an email you have received from the State Party. We have suggestions for how you should vote. Report of the
- [Three Priority Pro-Life Bills in Danger of Dying in Texas House](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/three-priority-pro-life-bills-in-danger-of-dying-in-texas-house/) - * * * URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT 5/21/2021 * * * Three Priority Pro-Life Bills in Danger of Dying in Texas House Please immediately urge Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan and your state representative to support three priority pro-life bills that are in grave danger of not passing. All bills have been voted out of committees
- [Urge Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and your state senator to oppose SB 917.](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/urge-lt-gov-dan-patrick-and-your-state-senator-to-oppose-sb-917/) - * * * URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT 5/15/2021 * * * Urge Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and your state senator to oppose SB 917. SB 917 allows medical torture of terminally ill patients. The Texas Legislature is meeting in Austin. Please immediately urge Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and your Texas state senator to oppose SB 917.
- [Urge your state representative to support HB 1280, the Human Life Protection Act](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/urge-your-state-representative-to-support-hb-1280-the-human-life-protection-act/) - * * * URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT 5/4/21 * * * Urge your state representative to support HB 1280, the Human Life Protection Act, to protect unborn babies from abortion beginning at fertilization on the House floor! The bill to end abortion in Texas from conception to heartbeat to birth will be on the Texas House
- [Urge Speaker Dade Phelan and your state representative to oppose HB 2609 because it will harm terminally ill patients.](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/urge-speaker-dade-phelan-and-your-state-representative-to-oppose-hb-2609-because-it-will-harm-terminally-ill-patients/) - Urge Speaker Dade Phelan and your state representative to oppose HB 2609 because it will harm terminally ill patients. Please immediately urge Speaker Dade Phelan and your Texas state representative to oppose HB 2609, which is in the House. HB 2609 would greatly harm patients at the end of life. We need to stop the
- [Urge Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and your state senator to oppose SB 917 because it will harm patients at the end of life.](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/opposesb917/) - * * * URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT 4/11/2021 * * * Urge Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and your state senator to oppose SB 917 because it will harm patients at the end of life. Please immediately urge Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and your Texas state senator to oppose SB 917, which is in the Senate. SB
- [Urge your state senator to support the Human Life Protection Act, SB 9, and other priority, pro-life bills!](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/urge-your-state-senator-to-support-the-human-life-protection-act-sb-9-and-other-priority-pro-life-bills/) - * * * URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT 3/24/21 * * * Urge your state senator to support the Human Life Protection Act, SB 9, and other priority, pro-life bills! March 24, 2021 Several pro-life bills are headed to the Texas Senate floor as early as Monday. Your calls or emails are urgently needed to your state
- [Urge your state representative to support the Human Life Protection Act, HB 1280, and other priority, pro-life bills!](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/urge-your-state-representative-to-support-the-human-life-protection-act-hb-1280-and-other-priority-pro-life-bills/) - Urge your state representative to support the Human Life Protection Act, HB 1280, and other priority, pro-life bills! April 2, 2021 The Texas Senate passed several priority pro-life bills this week — SB 9, SB 394, and SB 650 — an incredible achievement. Now we need to promote the "companion" bills in the House. Your
- [Urge House Speaker Dade Phelan and your Texas State Representative to support the Human Life Protection Act, HB 1280](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/urgent-legislative-alert-2-26-21-urge-house-speaker-dade-phelan-and-your-texas-state-representative-to-support-the-human-life-protection-act-hb-1280/) - * * * URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT 2/26/21 * * * Urge House Speaker Dade Phelan and your Texas State Representative to support the Human Life Protection Act, HB 1280. February 26, 2021 The Texas Legislature is meeting in Austin. Your calls or emails are needed to members of the Texas House to advance the
- [Urge Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Your Texas State Senator to Support SB 391, the Human Life Protection Act](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/urge-lt-gov-dan-patrick-and-your-texas-state-senator-to-support-sb-391-the-human-life-protection-act/) - * * * URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT 2/11/21 * * * Urge Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and your Texas State senator to support SB 391, the Human Life Protection Act, to protect unborn babies from abortion beginning at fertilization. The Texas Legislature is meeting in Austin. Your calls or emails are needed to members of
- [Texas Gets Green Light to Block Planned Parenthood Funding](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/78786/) - * * * Legislative Alert 12/14/2020 * * * Texas Gets Green Light to Block Planned Parenthood Funding Shortly before Thanksgiving, Texas received great news from the federal 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans. After five years and multiple hearings, the Court ruled that the State of Texas can remove Planned Parenthood
- [Annual LIFE CHAIN at Dozens of Locations in Texas Starting Next Weekend](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/annual-life-chain-at-dozens-of-locations-in-texas-starting-next-weekend/) - Sunday, October 4, and Sunday, November 1, are the 2020 LIFE CHAIN Sundays. Some local sites have other alternate dates. We encourage you to stand with thousands of pro-life individuals throughout the USA and Canada to remember millions of unborn babies whose lives have been lost to abortion. Here are locations in Texas. The
- [STOP the Austin City Council's Funding for Abortion Services](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/stop-the-austin-city-councils-funding-for-abortion-services/) - * * * LEGISLATIVE ALERT 9/20/20 * * * STOP the Austin City Council's Funding for Abortion Services In 2019, the Austin City Council voted to spend $150,000 in taxes on "abortion services" to help women obtain abortions. Now the council is at it again by voting in August to spend $250,000 for the same
- [ALERT 7/5/2019 — Thank Gov. Abbott, Lt. Gov. Patrick, and Speaker Bonnen](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/752019/) - * * * LEGISLATIVE ALERT 7/5/2019 * * * Thank Gov. Abbott, Lt. Gov. Patrick, and Speaker Bonnen for Another Successful Pro-Life Session We are pleased to report that under the leadership of Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and Speaker Dennis Bonnen, the Texas Legislature had another successful pro-life session.
- [***** Urgent Legislative Alert 5/17/2019 *****](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/urgent-legislative-alert-5-17-2019/) - Please immediately call and urge Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen to oppose SB 2089. This bill would greatly harm patients at the end of life if it becomes law. See sample message below. SB 2089 would force physicians and nurses to perform painful, medically inappropriate interventions indefinitely on terminally ill patients. We need to stop
- [* * * URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT 5/6/2019 * * *](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/urgent-legislative-alert-5-6-2019/) - Urge Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick to oppose SB 2089 that will harm patients at the end of life. We ask you to immediately urge Lieutenant Governor, Dan Patrick, to oppose SB 2089 which is now before the Senate. This bill would greatly harm patients at the end of life if it becomes law. We need
- [* * * VERY URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT 4/30/2019 * * *](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/very-urgent-legislative-alert-4-30-2019/) - Urge your Texas State Senator to oppose two bills that will harm patients at the end of life. We ask you to immediately urge your Texas State Senator to oppose SB 2089 and SB 2129, which are now before the Senate. These bills would greatly harm patients at the end of life if they became
- [* * * URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT 4/15/2019 * * *](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/urgent-legislative-alert-4-15-2019/) - Urge your Texas State Representative to support HB 16, the Texas Born-Alive Infant Protection Act; House vote on Tuesday. Calls and emails are needed to members of the Texas House to ask them to support HB 16, the Texas Born-Alive Infant Protection Act. The House is scheduled to debate this bill on Tuesday. Please
- [* * * URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT 4/04/2019 * * *](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/urgent-legislative-alert-4-04-2019/) - Urge your Texas State Senator to support SB 2160, the Trigger Ban on Abortion. Calls and emails are urgently needed to members of the Texas Senate to build support for SB 2160, the Trigger Ban to completely ban abortion when Roe v. Wade is reversed. This critically needed bill, which is moving in the House,
- [* * * URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT 3/30/2019 * * *](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/urgent-legislative-alert-3-30-2019/) - Bills to stop tax-funding for Planned Parenthood and to completely ban abortion (when Roe is overturned) to be considered in House committees on Monday. Urge your Texas State Representative to support HB 1929 and HB 2350. Attend the hearings and register in support at the Capitol in Austin if you can. Calls and emails are
- [* * * URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT 3/24/19 * * *](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/urgent-legislative-alert-3-24-19/) - Urge your Texas State Representative to support HB 16, the Texas Born-Alive Infant Protection Act, to protect babies born alive after abortion. Calls and emails are needed to members of the Texas House to ask them to support HB 16, the Texas Born-Alive Infant Protection Act. This bill protect babies born alive after an
- [Urge the Austin City Council to OPPOSE a Free 20 Year Contract with Planned Parenthood](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/lease-urge-the-austin-city-council-to-opppose-a-free-20-year-contract-with-planned-parenthood/) - Please immediately contact and urge the Austin City Council to vote NO on a plan to donate $111,000 per year for 20 years to Planned Parenthood through leased property located at 1823 East 7th Street at virtually no cost. The vote will be tomorrow (Thursday) at the Council meeting. Please make your calls and send
- [Emails Needed to Cut Off Title X Tax Funds to Planned Parenthood](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/emails-needed-to-cut-off-title-x-tax-funds-to-planned-parenthood/) - A few minutes of your time can help to cut off millions of Title X tax dollars to Planned Parenthood. Please submit a comment to the federal Department of Health & Human Services in support of President Donald Trump's new rule to prevent abortion providers like Planned Parenthood from receiving federal Title X family planning
- [URGENT ALERT 4/10/2018 -- Please Urge the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to Adopt the New Booklet for Minor Girls Considering Abortion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/urgent-alert-4-10-2018-b/) - The revised version of the "So You're Pregnant, Now What?" booklet, produced and distributed by Texas Health and Human Services, is open for public comment through April 14. Please send a short email supporting the revised version. The revised booklet helps to provide minor girls considering abortion with information about the development of the unborn
- [VERY URGENT ALERT--12/8/2017 URGE TEXAS HHSC TO ADOPT RULES REQUIRING HUMANE DISPOSITION](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/urgent-alert-12-8-2017-urge-texas-hhsc-adopt-rules-requiring-humane-disposition/) - * * * VERY URGENT ALERT 12/08/2017 * * * Please Urge the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to Adopt Rules Requiring Humane Disposition of the Bodies of Babies Who Die from Abortion The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has published proposed rules regarding the humane disposition of the bodies of unborn
- [LEGISLATIVE ALERT 5/15/17 -- Please THANK Texas State Representative Byron Cook for Moving Eleven Pro-life Bills in the House!](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/legislative-alert-51517-please-thank-texas-state-representative-byron-cook-moving-eleven-pro-life-bills-house/) - Dear Resident of State House District 8, Please send a short email or make a quick phone call to thank your Texas State Representative, Byron Cook, for the terrific work he has done to author and move pro-life bills in the House. (See sample message below.) Because of Byron Cook and the House State
- [VERY URGENT ALERT 5/8/17: House to consider eight pro-life bills.](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/very-urgent-alert-house-to-consider-eight-pro-life-bills/) - Texas State House to consider eight pro-life bills on Monday and Tuesday. Urge your Texas State Representative to support them all! The Texas House will consider eight pro-life bills today and tomorrow. Among the dozens of bills on their calendar (agenda) are eight pro-life bills endorsed by Texas Alliance for Life. Please immediately
- [VERY URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT 7/27/16: Please write two short emails to the Texas Department of State Health Services to protect the lives and dignity of innocent unborn babies at abortion facilities by Friday!](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/womans-right-to-know/) - ==> Opposition emails flooding in from abortion supporters
- [URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT 12/03/2015: Please immediately urge U.S. Senator Ted Cruz to Vote for the Pro-Life Reconciliation Bill, H.R. 3762, to Defund Planned Parenthood!](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/urge-ted-cruz-to-vote-for-the-pro-life-reconciliation-bill-h-r-3762-to-defund-planned-parenthood/) - Please immediately urge U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz to vote for H.R. 3762, the pro-life reconciliation bill to defund Planned Parenthood. Your two-minute call or email is critical to the passage of this bill. This is expected to be a VERY close vote. The U.S. Senate is expected to vote on the Planned Parenthood issue on
- [URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT 7/18/16: Please write two short emails to the Texas Department of State Health Services to protect the lives and dignity of innocent unborn babies at abortion facilities](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/alerts/texas-department-state-health-services-protect-lives-dignity-innocent-unborn-babies-abortion-facilities/) - We urgently need you two write two quick emails to support pro-life initiatives in the Texas Department of State Health Services, which regulates abortion facilities. Your emails will take only a couple of minutes, but they may save many lives. Woman's Right to Know Brochure Since the Texas Legislature passed the Woman's Right to Know

## News Releases

- [NEWS RELEASE: Our Work Continues in the 90th Legislative Session](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/90th-legislative-session/) - Austin, Texas — Delegates at the 2026 Republican Party of Texas Convention voted to include language among the top eight legislative priorities that will open the door to criminal penalties for women who obtain abortions, including the possibility of life in prison or even the death penalty. Texas Alliance for Life is deeply disappointed by this
- [NEWS RELEASE: Supreme Court Grants Stay Allowing Mail-Order Abortion Drugs While Case Continues; Thomas and Alito Dissent](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-scotus-grants-stay-allowing-mail-order-abortion-drugs/) - Washington, DC — The United States Supreme Court today granted the stay requested by Danco Laboratories and GenBioPro, in Louisiana v. FDA, allowing chemical abortion drugs to continue to be sent by mail without an in-person physician visit, including shipment into states like Texas with laws protecting life from conception, while litigation continues. Justices Thomas
- [NEWS RELEASE: Fifth Circuit Upholds States Rights Against Lax FDA Mail-Order Abortion Drug Regulations](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/fifth-circuit-upholds-states-rights-against-lax-fda-mail-order-abortion-drug-regulations/) - Louisiana: Today, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals blocked the Biden Administration's lax 2023 FDA rule allowing chemical abortion drugs to be dispensed by mail without an in-person physician visit. That rule eliminated critical safeguards designed to protect women from life- or health-threatening complications, including the potentially fatal risk of dispensing the drug to women
- [Texas Alliance for Life Welcomes Texas Medical Board’s Recent Disciplinary Actions Against Three Physicians Who Failed to Provide Timely, Lawful Care to Two Pregnant Women Facing Life-Threatening Emergencies](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/texas-medical-board-disciplinary-actions-physicians-pregnant-women-2026/) - AUSTIN — Texas Alliance for Life welcomes the Texas Medical Board's recent disciplinary actions against three physicians who failed to provide timely, lawful care to two pregnant women who experienced life-threatening medical emergencies. Both women, Porsha Ngumezi and Nevaeh Crain, tragically died. Texas law has always permitted doctors to deliver the standard of care necessary
- [NEWS RELEASE: Texas Alliance for Life Supports Federal Ban on Mifepristone to Protect Unborn Babies and Women](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-tal-supports-federal-ban-on-mifepristone/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. — Texas Alliance for Life strongly supports the Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act, introduced by U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) with companion legislation introduced in the U.S. House by Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (TN-01). The bill would withdraw the FDA’s approval of mifepristone for abortion, make its distribution for abortion a violation
- [MEDIA ADVISORY:  Thousands Expected to Attend Texas Rally for Life on Saturday, January 24, in Austin](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/media-advisory-thousands-expected-to-attend-texas-rally-for-life-on-saturday-january-24-in-austin/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2026 CONTACT Emma Short 830.928.7701 (mobile) 512.477.1244 (office) AUSTIN, TX — This Saturday, January 24, 2026, thousands of pro-life Texans, including prominent leaders and elected officials, will gather at 15th Street and Congress to march to the south steps of the Capitol for the annual Texas Rally for Life. This
- [NEWS RELEASE: Texas Alliance for Life Appoints Amy O’Donnell as Executive Director](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/amy-odonnell-executive-director/) - AUSTIN – On behalf of the Board of Directors of Texas Alliance for Life, it is our great pleasure to announce Amy O’Donnell as our new executive director. Amy has the ability to blend innovative thinking with the compassion essential to our mission at Texas Alliance For Life. Her years with the organization and her
- [NEWS RELEASE: Texas Alliance for Life State PAC Endorses Governor Greg Abbott for Re-election](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-texas-alliance-for-life-state-pac-endorses-governor-greg-abbott-for-re-election/) - Texas Alliance for Life State PAC proudly announces its endorsement of Governor Greg Abbott for reelection in the upcoming Texas Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, March 3.
- [NEWS RELEASE: Texas Alliance for Life Pays Tribute to the Life and Legacy of Pro-Life Leader and Friend, Kyleen Wright](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/kyleen-wright-texas-pro-life-leader-tribute/) - Texas Alliance for Life mourns the passing of Kyleen Wright, President of Texans for Life Coalition. Her decades of leadership shaped Texas pro-life laws.
- [NEWS RELEASE: Texas Alliance for Life Supports HB 7 After Key Revisions in Committee Substitute Address Concerns](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/tal-support-for-hb7-committee-sub/) - Texas Alliance for Life Supports HB 7 After Key Revisions in Committee Substitute Address Concerns.
- [NEWS RELEASE: Texas Alliance for Life Announces Leadership Transition](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/texas-alliance-for-life-announces-leadership-transition/) - Texas Alliance for Life announces the upcoming leadership transition as founder and Executive Director Dr. Joe Pojman concludes nearly four decades of service. Acting Executive Director Amy O’Donnell will lead the organization forward in its pro-life mission.
- [NEWS RELEASE: Supreme Court Allows Mail-Order Abortions to Continue while Lower Court Decides Safety Issues](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/supreme-court-allows-mail-order-abortions-to-continue-while-lower-court-decides-safety-issues/) - Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court handed down its much-anticipated ruling in the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA lawsuit. At issue is whether the chemical abortion drug, mifepristone, should remain available by mail, without direct physician supervision, and without certain other safety regulations while the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals considers
- [NEWS RELEASE: Life Wins as San Antonio Voters Soundly Defeat Prop A, which Would Have Decriminalized Abortion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/life-wins-as-san-antonio-voters-soundly-defeat-prop-a-which-would-have-decriminalized-abortion/) - San Antonio, TX — San Antonio voters soundly defeated Prop A, a ballot initiative to decriminalize abortion, on the May 6 ballot. Prop A required police and other staff to ignore state laws protecting unborn babies' lives and women's health, fertility, and safety from illegal and back-alley abortions in the City of San Antonio. Prop
- [NEWS RELEASE: Texas Abortion Data Refutes Harris Campaign’s False Claims as Doctors Perform Abortions to Save Women’s Lives](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/texas-abortion-laws-saving-womens-lives/) - AUSTIN, TX – The latest monthly report from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission on induced terminations of pregnancies (ITOP) released today shows that claims about medically necessary abortions in Texas abortion law by Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign are completely false. Harris and her proxies claim that doctors cannot or are not willing to
- [NEWS RELEASE: Texas Abortion Law Continues to Protect Unborn Babies' Lives and Pregnant Women's Lives](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/march2024-reported-abortions/) - AUSTIN, TX -- The latest report from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, released on August 1, 2024, highlights the continued impact of Texas' abortion laws in protecting both unborn babies and pregnant women's lives. The report shows that for the first 21 months following the United States Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe
- [NEWS RELEASE: Latest State Report on Medically-Necessary Abortions Shows Need for "Life of the Mother Act"](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/nov-2024-reported-abortions/) - AUSTIN, TX -- The latest Induced Termination of Pregnancy (ITOP) report from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission confirms what Texas Alliance for Life has long maintained -- Texas abortion law clearly has an exception to allow physicians to provide medically necessary abortions when a pregnant woman's life or a major bodily function is
- [NEWS RELEASE: New Data Highlights 171 Medically Necessary Abortions Since Dobbs, Reinforcing the Value of Educational Measures in Newly Passed SB 31](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/jan-2024-reported-abortions/) - AUSTIN, TX -- The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has released its Induced Termination of Pregnancy (ITOP) data for January 2025, reporting 14 medically necessary abortions performed under Texas law's life-of-the-mother exception for that month. This brings the total reported number to 171 medically necessary abortions in Texas during the 31 months following the
- [NEWS RELEASE: New Report Shows Doctors Have Performed Hundreds of Medically Necessary Abortions Since Dobbs, Showing the Need for SB 31's Education](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/203-medically-necessary-abortions-sb-31-texas-law/) - Texas reports 203 medically necessary abortions under life-of-the-mother exception since Roe’s reversal. SB 31 ensures doctors and attorneys understand the law.
- [NEWS RELEASE: Texas Alliance for Life Fed PAC Proudly Endorses Senator John Cornyn for Re-Election to U.S. Senate](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/endorsement-john-cornyn-2026-senate-race/) - Texas Alliance for Life Fed PAC endorses Senator John Cornyn for re-election to the U.S. Senate in 2026, citing his strong pro-life record and leadership in confirming judges who helped overturn Roe v. Wade.
- [NEWS RELEASE: As "Life of the Mother Act" Moves through Texas Legislature, Latest Abortion Reports Confirm the Need for Passage](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/dec-2024-reported-abortions/) - AUSTIN, TX -- Yesterday's release of the latest Induced Termination of Pregnancy (ITOP) report from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission confirms the need for the Legislature to pass SB 31, the Life of the Mother Act, which will educate doctors and attorneys about Texas' abortion laws. The reports show during the first 30
- [NEWS RELEASE: Texas Alliance for Life Supports the Life of the Mother Act to Ensure Physicians and Attorneys Receive Education on Texas' Pro-Life Laws](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/texas-alliance-for-life-supports-the-life-of-the-mother-act/) - AUSTIN, TX — Texas Alliance for Life strongly supports the Life of the Mother Act, SB 31, filed by Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola) and HB 44 by Rep. Charlie Geren (R-Fort Worth), which advance continuing medical education (CME) for physicians who treat pregnant women and continuing legal education (CLE) for attorneys advising hospitals and medical
- [NEWS RELEASE: Latest TX HHSC Report Verifies Gov. Abbott's Statement that Abortion Law Is Saving Women's Lives, No Changes Necessary](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-oct-2024-reported-abortions/) - AUSTIN, TX -- The latest Induced Termination of Pregnancy (ITOP) report from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), released on March 3, 2025, confirms that Texas' pro-life laws are working as intended -- protecting both women and unborn babies. The report verifies Texas Governor Greg Abbott's recent statement that there is no need
- [NEWS RELEASE:  Latest TX HHSC Report -- 135 Abortions Performed to Save Women's Lives since Dobbs, Zero Repercussions for Physicians](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/sep-2024-reported-abortions/) - AUSTIN, TX -- The latest Induced Termination of Pregnancy (ITOP) report from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), released on February 3, 2025, reaffirms that Texas' pro-life laws are achieving their intended goal -- protecting both women's and unborn babies' lives. The report contrasts sharply with false claims made by Dr. Austin Dennard,
- [MEDIA ADVISORY:  Thousands Expected to Attend Texas Rally for Life on Saturday, January 25, in Austin](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/media-advisory-2025-tx-rally/) - AUSTIN, TX -- This Saturday, January 25, 2025, thousands of pro-life Texans, numerous state-wide pro-life leaders, and elected officials will gather at 15th Street and Congress to march to the south steps of the Capitol for the annual Texas Rally for Life. U.S. Senator John Cornyn will speak at this historical event, commemorating the tragic 1973 Roe
- [MEDIA ADVISORY: U.S. Senator John Cornyn to Headline the 2025 Texas Rally for Life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/senator-cornyn-to-headline-2025-texas-rally-for-life/) - Texas Alliance for Life, a leading pro-life organization in Texas, proudly announces that U.S. Senator John Cornyn will be a featured speaker at the 2025 Texas Rally for Life, to be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Texas State Capitol in Austin.
- [NEWS RELEASE:  Latest HHSC Report -- 132 Medically Necessary Abortions to Save Women's Lives since Dobbs, Zero Repercussions for Physicians](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-latest-hhsc-report-january-2/) - AUSTIN, TX -- The latest Induced Termination of Pregnancy (ITOP) report from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), released January 2, 2025, confirms that Texas's pro-life laws are achieving their intended goal: protecting both women's and unborn babies' lives. During the first 26 months since the Supreme Court's landmark Dobbs decision overturning Roe
- [NEWS RELEASE: Texas Alliance for Life Supports AG Ken Paxton's Lawsuit against New York Doctor for Illegally Providing Chemical Abortion Drugs](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/ag-ken-paxtons-lawsuit-against-new-york-doctor/) - AUSTIN, TX -- Texas Alliance for Life commends Attorney General Ken Paxton for taking decisive action against a New York-based doctor who illegally provided abortion-inducing drugs to a Texas woman in violation of the Human Life Protection Act and multiple other state laws. The lawsuit alleges that Dr. Margaret Daley Carpenter, Co-Medical Director and Founder
- [NEWS RELEASE:  TAL Highlights Latest State Data & Refutes ProPublica's Misinformation on Texas' Pro-Life Laws](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/latest-state-abortion-data/) - Induced Termination of Pregnancy report from Texas Health and Human Services shows doctors in Texas have performed 119 abortions to save pregnant women's lives
- [NEWS RELEASE: TAL Fed PAC Releases Two Ads Highlighting Harris' & Allred's Extreme Positions on Abortion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/2024-general-election-ads/) - The Texas Alliance for Life Fed PAC has launched two powerful ads revealing the extreme abortion positions of Kamala Harris and Colin Allred.
- [NEWS RELEASE: Latest TX HHSC Report Shows Doctors Continue to Perform Abortions to Save Women's Lives, Proves Harris-Walz Are Wrong](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/october2024-reported-abortions/) - AUSTIN, TX -- The latest monthly report from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission on induced terminations of pregnancies (ITOP) released today shows that doctors continue to perform abortions to save women's lives, proving that claims by Kamala Harris and Tim Walz' presidential campaign are completely false. The Harris-Walz campaign claims that doctors cannot
- [NEWS RELEASE: Latest TX HHSC Report Proves Naysayers Wrong -- Doctors in Texas Continue to Perform Abortions to Save Women's Lives](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/june2024-reported-abortions/) - AUSTIN, TX -- The latest report of monthly abortions released by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission shows that Texas' abortion laws continue to save unborn babies' lives from abortion while saving pregnant women's lives. The July 1, 2024, report for reported abortions shows a consistent trend. For the first 20 months after the
- [NEWS RELEASE:  Texas Alliance for Life Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary of Dobbs Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/two-year-anniversary-of-dobbs-decision/) - Austin, TX -- Monday, June 24, marks the second anniversary of the historic Supreme Court decision, Dobbs v. Jackson, overturning Roe v. Wade and returning the authority to regulate abortion to the people and their elected representatives. Texas Alliance for Life celebrates this momentous occasion and the substantial gains that the State of Texas has
- [NEWS RELEASE: US Supreme Court Allows FDA's Dangerous Chemical Abortion Regulations to Stand](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-fda-regs/) - Today, the United States Supreme Court issued an opinion in FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, allowing the Biden Administration's dangerously relaxed chemical abortion drug regulations to stand.
- [NEWS RELEASE: Latest HHSC Data Numbers Confirm that Doctors Are Performing Abortions to Save Women's Lives Under Texas Abortion Law](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/jan2024-reported-abortions/) - AUSTIN, TX -- The latest data numbers for reported abortions from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) show that doctors performed 10 abortions in January 2024 under the medical necessity exception of the Human Life Protection Act. This brings the total reported under that exception to 91 beginning since July of 2022, the
- [NEWS RELEASE: Texas Supreme Court Ruling on Zurawski v. Texas](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/texas-supreme-court-zurawski/) - Texas Supreme Court Upholds Texas Law Protecting Unborn Babies from Elective Abortion, Emphasizes the Availability of the Medical Necessity Exception
- [NEWS RELEASE: Supreme Court Considers Whether EMTALA Conflicts with Idaho's Law Allowing Abortions to Save a Mother's Life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-moyle-v-united-states/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Moyle v. United States (consolidated with Idaho v. United States) to determine if the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) conflicts with Idaho's state law that allows abortions in cases when the pregnancy risks the mother's life. The Biden/Harris Administration's
- [MEDIA ADVISORY: News Conference on San Antonio's Reproductive Justice Fund for Travel for Elective Abortions](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/media-conference-san-antonio-reproductive-justice-fund/) - San Antonio, TX -- On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, San Antonio City Councilmember Marc Whyte, US Representative Tony Gonzales (represented by staff), Commissioner Grant Moody, Texas Alliance for Life Communications Director Amy O'Donnell, James Booker of Life Choices Medical Clinic and Care, and several other community leaders from San Antonio will participate in a news
- [NEWS RELEASE: Supreme Court Considers Safety Regulations for Chemical Abortion Pills Dropped by Biden-Harris Administration](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/fda-v-alliance-for-hippocratic-medicine/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, a case involving the regulation and distribution of chemical abortion pills. Among the issues are whether the FDA violated federal law by dropping specific safety regulations requiring in-person supervision of abortion drugs by physicians and whether the
- [MEDIA ADVISORY: Texas Alliance for Life's Statement to Texas Medical Board on Rules for Medical-Necessity Abortions](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/texas-medical-board/) - AUSTIN, TX -- The following statement will be given today by Texas Alliance for Life's Communication Director, Amy O'Donnell, at the meeting of the Texas Medical Board. The board will consider promulgating guidance to physicians treating women with pregnancies that risk the loss of a woman's life or a major bodily function. The statement by
- [NEWS RELEASE: Reaction to President Biden's Expected Attempt to Misinform about Texas' Pro-Life Laws in His State of the Union Address](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-reaction-to-president-bidens-expected-attempt-to-misinform-about-texas-pro-life-laws-in-his-state-of-the-union-address/) - Washington, D.C. -- Texas Alliance for Life strongly condemns President Biden's attempt to further the pro-abortion misinformation campaign about Texas' pro-life laws by inviting Texan Kate Cox to the State of the Union address on Thursday, March 7. Represented by the New York-based Center for Reproductive Rights, Ms. Cox gained attention by attempting to obtain
- [MEDIA ADVISORY:  Thousands Expected at Texas Rally for Life on Saturday, January 27, at the Capitol in Austin](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/media-advisory-thousands-expected-at-texas-rally-for-life-on-saturday-january-27-at-the-capitol-in-austin/) - AUSTIN, TX -- This Saturday, January 27, 2024, thousands of pro-life Texans, numerous state-wide pro-life leaders, and elected officials will gather at 14th and Brazos to march to the south steps of the Capitol for the annual Texas Rally for Life. Participants will celebrate the pro-life gains made and lives saved in Texas since the
- [NEWS RELEASE: Texas Supreme Court Rebukes District Judge Who Authorized an Abortion in Violation of State Law](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-texas-supreme-court-rebukes-district-judge-who-authorized-an-abortion-in-violation-of-state-law/) - AUSTIN, TX -- Last night, the Texas Supreme Court issued a seven-page per curiam opinion that vacated Travis County District Court Judge Maya Guerra Gamble's order to allow an abortion of an unborn child at least 20 weeks old. In the case (23-0994), Kate Cox sued to have an abortion because the pregnancy allegedly put
- [NEWS RELEASE: Response to Second Attack on Texas Protective Abortion Laws by the Center for Reproductive Rights](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/second-attack-on-texas-protective-abortion-laws/) - AUSTIN, TX — Yesterday, the New York-based Center for Reproductive Rights (CRR) filed a second lawsuit attacking Texas' protective abortion laws, seeking a court to block enforcement of the laws in a case involving a woman whose unborn child has been diagnosed with Trisomy 18, a condition which sadly is often fatal for the child
- [NEWS RELEASE: Texas Supreme Court Hears Challenge to State’s Protective Abortion Laws](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-texas-supreme-court-hears-challenge-to-states-protective-abortion-laws/) - AUSTIN, TX -- Yesterday, the Supreme Court of Texas heard oral arguments in Texas v. Zurawski (23-0629), a challenge brought by the New York-based Center for Reproductive Rights (CRR) to Texas' laws that protect unborn babies from abortion. At issue is whether the exceptions defined in the pre-Roe law, the Texas Heartbeat Act, and the
- [NEWS RELEASE: Texas Alliance for Life Releases First Round of Endorsements in the Primary Elections](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-texas-alliance-for-life-releases-first-round-of-endorsements-in-the-primary-elections/) - AUSTIN, TX -- Texas Alliance for Life has released its first round of endorsements for the Primary Elections (March 5, 2024). This round focuses on incumbents running for statewide offices, U.S. Representative, State Senate, and State Representative. "We proudly endorse these candidates for office," said Joe Pojman, Ph.D., Texas Alliance for Life's executive director.
- [NEWS RELEASE: Members of the Texas Legislature Defend Texas Abortion Laws in Texas Supreme Court](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-members-of-the-texas-legislature-defend-texas-abortion-laws-in-texas-supreme-court/) - AUSTIN, TX — Today, half of the members of the Texas Legislature took action to defend Texas protective abortion laws against an attack by a New York-based abortion advocacy organization. Ten senators and 80 representatives filed an amicus curiae ("friend-of-the-court") brief in the Texas Supreme Court in Zurawski v. Texas, a challenge by the Center
- [NEWS RELEASE:  Travis County District Judge Declares Protective Abortion Law to Be Unconstitutional in Part; TX AG’s Office Responds Quickly](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-zurawski-v-texas/) - Austin, TX – State District Court Judge Jessica Mangrum issued a temporary injunction order late Friday blocking Texas pro-life laws’ protections for babies facing life-limiting or fatal diagnoses and opening the door to confusion about the clearly-worded exception language to allow abortions when a pregnancy endangers a mother’s life. Responding quickly, the Texas Attorney
- [NEWS RELEASE: 5th Circuit Rebukes Biden/Harris Administration with Ruling on Chemical Abortions](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-5th-circuit/) - NEW ORLEANS, LA – Yesterday, the federal 5th Circuit Court of Appeals delivered a serious rebuke to the Biden/Harris Administration with a decision in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA. Texas Alliance for Life applauds the decision. The Court determined that the FDA has violated federal law since 2016 by eliminating certain safety regulations for
- [NEWS RELEASE:  Texas Alliance for Life Celebrates the First Anniversary of the Overturning of Roe v. Wade](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/first-anniversary-dobbs/) - Austin, TX -- Texas Alliance for Life, a leading statewide pro-life organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death, joyously commemorates the one-year anniversary of the historic overturning of Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022, by the Supreme Court in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health
- [NEWS RELEASE: Response to Center for Reproductive Rights' Legal Attack on Texas' Abortion Laws](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/183646/) - Austin, Texas — Yesterday, the Center for Reproductive Rights, a New York-based abortion advocacy firm, filed a lawsuit in state district court asking the court to clarify the scope of the exceptions in Texas abortion laws as applied to pregnant women with certain rare but life-threatening medical conditions. The case, filed on behalf of five
- [MEDIA ADVISORY: News Conference on San Antonio Proposition A](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/advisory-sapropa-press-conference/) - San Antonio, TX — On Thursday, March 2, 2023, US Representative Tony Gonzales, Texas Alliance for Life Communications Director Amy O'Donnell, and several other community leaders from San Antonio will participate in a news conference addressing San Antonio Proposition A, currently on the ballot for May 6, 2023. WHAT San Antonio Proposition A News
- [MEDIA ADVISORY: Texas Alliance for Life Announces a Capitol News Conference on the Status of Bills to Expand Exceptions to the Abortion Laws in Texas](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/media-advisory-texas-alliance-for-life-announces-a-capitol-news-conference-on-the-status-of-bills-to-expand-exceptions-to-the-abortions-laws-in-texas/) - Current abortion laws in Texas have an exception for cases when the pregnancy causes a "life threatening physical condition" that "places the female at risk of death or poses a serious risk of substantial impairment of a major bodily function." That exception is included in HB 1280, the Human Life Protection Act, which the Legislature
- [NEWS RELEASE: Federal Judge Orders the F.D.A. to Revoke Approval of Abortion Drug](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-federal-judge-orders-f-d-a-to-revoke-approval-of-abortion-drug/) - Amarillo, TX — Today, the U.S. Court in the Northern District of Texas issued a stay of the FDA's approval of the chemical abortion drug mifepristone, meaning the drug would not be available for elective abortions throughout the nation. However, the stay is delayed for seven days, giving the Biden/Harris Administration time to appeal the ruling
- [NEWS RELEASE: Texas Supreme Court Orders San Antonio Proposition A Vote to Decriminalize Abortion to Continue on May 6 Ballot](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/183687/) - Austin, TX -- Today, the Texas Supreme Court released an order on the writ of mandamus filed by Texas Alliance for Life in response to an illegal ballot initiative placed on the May 6 ballot in San Antonio seeking to decriminalize abortion in the City of San Antonio, among other initiatives. On a 6-3 vote,
- [NEWS RELEASE: Texas Alliance for Life Urges Texas Supreme Court to Stop Current Form of the Proposed San Antonio "Justice" Charter Amendment](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-texas-alliance-for-life-urges-texas-supreme-court-to-stop-current-form-of-the-proposed-san-antonio-justice-charter-amendment/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 13, 2023 CONTACT: Amy O'Donnell, Director of Communications amy@texasallianceforlife.org AUSTIN, TX -- On Thursday, Texas Alliance for Life, Inc., a statewide pro-life organization based in Austin, and San Antonio resident Maria Teresa Ramirez Morris, petitioned the Supreme Court of Texas to block the San Antonio City Council from certifying the so-called
- [MEDIA ADVISORY: Thousands Expected to Join Gov. Greg Abbott at the Texas Rally for Life in Austin on Saturday](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/media-advisory-thousands-expected-to-join-gov-greg-abbott-at-the-texas-rally-for-life-in-austin-on-saturday/) - AUSTIN, TX — This Saturday, January 28, 2023, thousands of pro-life Texans are expected to join Gov. Greg Abbott at the Texas Rally for Life at the Capitol in Austin. The Texas Rally for Life commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court's tragic Roe v. Wade decision in January of 1973. In the wake
- [NEWS RELEASE: Texas Alliance for Life Reacts to General Election Results](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-texas-alliance-for-life-reacts-to-general-election-results/) - The polls have closed, and the results are in. Texas remains a pro-life state.
- [Department of Veteran Affairs, under the Biden/Harris Administration, to Begin Performing Abortions](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/department-of-veteran-affairs-under-the-biden-harris-administration-to-begin-performing-abortions/) - NEWS RELEASE: Department of Veteran Affairs, under the Biden/Harris Administration, to Begin Performing Abortions WASHINGTON, DC — Today the Department of Veteran Affairs, part of the Biden/Harris Administration, announced that it will provide abortions for veterans and their beneficiaries that are deemed "medically necessary" or in cases of rape or incest. The VA has
- [Human Life Protection Act "Trigger Ban" Goes into Effect in Texas Today](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/human-life-protection-act-trigger-ban-goes-into-effect-in-texas-today/) - NEWS RELEASE: Human Life Protection Act "Trigger Ban" Goes into Effect in Texas Today FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 25, 2022 CONTACT: Amy O'Donnell, Director of Communications amy@texasallianceforlife.org 512.477.1244 (o) AUSTIN, TX -- Today, the Human Life Protection Act, HB 1280, goes into effect to completely protect unborn babies from the tragedy of abortion beginning
- [Texas "Trigger" Law to Go into Effect in August as Supreme Court Issues Final Judgment in Dobbs](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/texas-trigger-law-to-go-into-effect-in-august-as-supreme-court-issues-final-judgment-in-dobbs/) - Texas "Trigger" Law to Go into Effect in August as Supreme Court Issues Final Judgment in Dobbs WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the United States Supreme Court released its judgment in the case Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. The opinion in Dobbs, handed down on June 24, overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade and
- [Texas Alliance for Life's Response to Supreme Court's Dobbs Opinion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/roevwade/) - CONTACT: Amy O'Donnell, Director of Communications amy@texasallianceforlife.org 512.477.1244 (o) NEWS RELEASE: Texas Alliance for Life's Response to Supreme Court's Dobbs Opinion WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the United States Supreme Court released its opinion in the much-anticipated case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, to answer the question of whether all pre-viability prohibitions on elective abortions
- [Texas Alliance for Life's Response to Supreme Court's Dobbs Opinion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/texas-alliance-for-lifes-response-to-supreme-courts-dobbs-opinion/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the United State Supreme Court released its opinion in the much-anticipated case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, to answer the question of whether all pre-viability prohibitions on elective abortions are unconstitutional." Justice Samuel Alito wrote the opinion joined by justices Thomas, Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, and Barrett. Chief Justice Roberts filed a
- [NEWS RELEASE: Leaked Draft Opinion in Dobbs Case Suggests Roe v. Wade Could Be Overturned](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-leaked-draft-opinion-in-dobbs-case-suggests-roe-v-wade-could-be-overturned/) - NEWS RELEASE: Leaked Draft Opinion in Dobbs Case Suggests Roe v. Wade Could Be Overturned FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 2, 2022 CONTACT: Amy O'Donnell, Director of Communications amy@texasallianceforlife.org 512.477.1244 (o) Washington, DC -- According to the news outlet POLITICO, a draft of the opinion in the Supreme Court's decision in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's
- [NEWS RELEASE: 5th Circuit Orders Lower Court to Dismiss Challenge to the Texas Heartbeat Act](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-5th-circuit-texas-heartbeat-act/) - NEWS RELEASE: 5th Circuit Orders Lower Court to Dismiss Challenge to the Texas Heartbeat Act FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 26, 2022 CONTACT: Amy O'Donnell, Director of Communications amy@texasallianceforlife.org 512.477.1244 (o) New Orleans, LA -- Today, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ordered a lower court to "dismiss all challenges to the private endorsement provision
- [NEWS RELEASE:  Texas Alliance for Life Announces Endorsements in the 2022 Primary Elections](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-texas-alliance-for-life-announces-endorsements-in-the-2022-primary-elections/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 14, 2022 CONTACT: Amy O'Donnell, Director of Communications 512.477.1244 amy@texasallianceforlife.org Texas Alliance for Life Fed PAC and State PAC are pleased to announce our endorsed candidates for the 2022 Primary Election. The endorsements are available at ProLifeVoterGuide.org. That website allows users to create a list of endorsed, pro-life candidates corresponding to
- [NEWS RELEASE: New State Law Prevents Biden/Harris Regs from Allowing Dangerous Mail-Order Chemical Abortions in Texas](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/fda-sb4/) - NEWS RELEASE: New State Law Prevents Biden/Harris Regs from Allowing Dangerous Mail-Order Chemical Abortions in Texas FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 17, 2021 CONTACT Amy O'Donnell, Director of Communications amy@texasallianceforlife.org 512.477.1244 (o) Washington, D.C. -- On Thursday, the FDA significantly weakened its chemical abortion safety regulations by permanently removing the "in-person dispensing requirement" and allowing distribution
- [Texas Heartbeat Act Suffers Setbacks in Supreme Court and State District Court But Remains in Effect](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/sb8_scotus/) - NEWS RELEASE: Texas Heartbeat Act Suffers Setbacks in Supreme Court and State District Court But Remains in Effect FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 10, 2021 CONTACT Amy O'Donnell, Director of Communications amy@texasallianceforlife.org 512.477.1244 (o) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Earlier today, the Supreme Court ruled by an 8-1 vote in Whole Woman's Health v. Jackson that a challenge
- [Statement on SB 4, the Ban on Mail-Order Chemical Abortions, Going into Effect](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/sb4/) - NEWS RELEASE: Statement on SB 4, the Ban on Mail-Order Chemical Abortions, Going into Effect FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 6, 2021 CONTACT Amy O'Donnell, Director of Communications amy@texasallianceforlife.org 512.477.1244 (o) AUSTIN, TX -- On December 2, the Texas ban on mail-order chemical abortions went into effect after the Legislature passed and pro-life Governor Greg Abbott
- [NEWS RELEASE: Texas Alliance for Life's Statement on the Supreme Court's Dobbs Hearing](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-texas-alliance-for-lifes-statement-on-the-supreme-courts-dobbs-hearing/) - NEWS RELEASE: Texas Alliance for Life's Statement on the Supreme Court's Dobbs Hearing FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 2, 2021 CONTACT Amy O'Donnell, Director of Communications amy@texasallianceforlife.org 512.477.1244 (o) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, the Supreme Court held a lengthy hearing on the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization case to consider "whether all pre-viability prohibitions
- [MEDIA ADVISORY: Texas Alliance for Life Board and Staff to Be Outside Supreme Court Building During Historic Dobbs Hearing](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/media-advisory-texas-alliance-for-life-board-and-staff-to-be-outside-supreme-court-building-during-historic-dobbs-hearing/) - MEDIA ADVISORY: Texas Alliance for Life Board and Staff to Be Outside Supreme Court Building During Historic Dobbs Hearing FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 2021 CONTACT Amy O'Donnell, Director of Communications amy@texasallianceforlife.org WASHINGTON, D.C. — Several members of Texas Alliance for Life's board and staff, including the Executive Director Joe Pojman, Ph.D., will be
- [NEWS RELEASE: Supreme Court Considers Two Challenges to the Texas Heartbeat Act](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/sc-heartbeat-act-challenge/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 1, 2021 CONTACT Amy O'Donnell, Director of Communications 512.477.1244 (o) amy@texasallianceforlife.org WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, the Supreme Court considered two challenges to the Texas Heartbeat Act (SB 8), Whole Woman's Health v. Jackson and United States v. Texas. The Court heard oral arguments and has not yet issued an order determining
- [NEWS RELEASE:  Supreme Court agrees to consider two federal court challenges to the Texas Heartbeat Act during an expedited hearing November 1. Meanwhile, the Texas Heartbeat Act remains in effect.](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/texas-heartbeat-act-oct-22/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 22, 2021 CONTACT Amy O’Donnell, Director of Communications 512.477.1244 (o) amy@texasallianceforlife.org BREAKING: Today, the Supreme Court agreed to consider two federal court challenges to the Texas Heartbeat Act during an expedited hearing on November 1. In the meantime, the Texas Heartbeat Act remains in effect. "Some may be surprised by the
- [NEWS RELEASE: Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Allows Texas Heartbeat Act to Go Back into Effect](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-fifth-circuit-court-of-appeals-allows-texas-heartbeat-act-to-go-back-into-effect/) - NEW ORLEANS, LA — Tonight the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals granted an emergency stay against the preliminary injunction that prevented enforcement of the Texas Heartbeat Act. That preliminary injunction was issued just two days ago by Federal District Judge Robert Pitman, an Obama appointee. "We are delighted that the Texas Heartbeat Act is
- [NEWS RELEASE: Federal Judge Blocks Enforcement of Texas Heartbeat Act](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/sb8/) - NEWS RELEASE: Federal Judge Blocks Enforcement of Texas Heartbeat Act FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 6, 2021 CONTACT Amy O'Donnell, Director of Communications 512.477.1244 (o) amy@texasallianceforlife.org AUSTIN, TX -- This evening, Federal District Court Judge Robert Pitman issued a sweeping order blocking the Texas Heartbeat Act from being enforced. At the request of the Biden-Harris Administration,
- [Abortion Doctor Who Violated the Texas Heartbeat Act Faces Two Lawsuits](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/abortion-doctor-who-violated-the-texas-heartbeat-act-faces-two-lawsuits/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 21, 2021 CONTACT Amy O’Donnell, Director of Communications 512.477.1244 (o) amy@texasallianceforlife.org Texas — At least two lawsuits have been filed in state court against Alan Braid, a well-known San Antonio abortion doctor, who claims to have performed an abortion after the baby's heartbeat was detectible, in violation of the Texas Heartbeat
- [The Texas Heartbeat Act Goes Into Effect, Saving Lives](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/177344/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 1, 2021 CONTACT Amy O’Donnell, Director of Communications 512.477.1244 (o) amy@texasallianceforlife.org Texas —Despite numerous legal challenges, the Texas Heartbeat Act, signed by pro-life Governor Greg Abbott, went into effect today. "We celebrate the lives of unborn children who will be protected from abortion as a result. Hundreds of pregnancy centers and
- [NEWS RELEASE: Federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Texas' Ban on Live Dismemberment Abortions](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-federal-fifth-circuit-court-of-appeals-upholds-texas-ban-on-live-dismemberment-abortions/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 19, 2021 CONTACT Amy O'Donnell, Director of Communications 512.477.1244 (o) amy@texasallianceforlife.org NEW ORLEANS, LA -- In a stunning rebuke of abortion providers in Texas, yesterday, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld our state's ban on live dismemberment abortions passed in 2017. The case is Whole Woman's Health v. Paxton. While
- [Texas Senate Passes Bill to Ban Mail-Order Abortions for the Third Time](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/texas-senate-passes-bill-to-ban-mail-order-abortions-for-the-third-time/) - NEWS RELEASE: Texas Senate Passes Bill to Ban Mail-Order Abortions for the Third Time FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 12, 2021 CONTACT Amy O'Donnell, Director of Communications 512.477.1244 (o) amy@texasallianceforlife.org AUSTIN, TX -- Yesterday, the Texas Senate approved a bill to ban mail-order abortion and create safety protocols for chemical abortions using the RU 486
- [NEWS RELEASE: Governor Greg Abbott Includes a TAL Top Priority -- Chemical Abortion Safety Protocols Legislation -- in Special Session Agenda](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-governor-greg-abbott-includes-a-tal-top-priority-chemical-abortion-safety-protocols-legislation-in-special-session-agenda/) - NEWS RELEASE: Governor Greg Abbott Includes a TAL Top Priority -- Chemical Abortion Safety Protocols Legislation -- in Special Session Agenda FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2021 CONTACT Amy O'Donnell, Director of Communications 512.477.1244 (o) amy@texasallianceforlife.org AUSTIN, TX -- Today begins a special session of the Texas Legislature called by Governor Greg Abbott to address
- [MEDIA ADVISORY: Thousands Expected to Attend Texas Rally for Life on Saturday in Austin](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/media-advisory-thousands-expected-to-attend-texas-rally-for-life-on-saturday-in-austin/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 21, 2019 CONTACT Amy O'Donnell 512.477.1244 (office) AUSTIN, TX -- This Saturday, January 26, 2019, thousands of pro-life Texans will gather on the corner of 14th Street and San Jacinto to march through downtown Austin to the south steps of the Capitol for the annual Texas Rally for Life. The event
- [NEWS RELEASE:  Texas Rally for Life will include Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush, Nathan McDaniel, District Director for U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, and more than 5,000 attendees](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-texas-rally-for-life-will-include-texas-land-commissioner-george-p-bush-nathan-mcdaniel-district-director-for-u-s-rep-chip-roy-and-more-than-5000-attendees/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 25, 2019 CONTACT: Amy O'Donnell 512.477.1244 (w) amy@texasallianceforlife.org AUSTIN, TX -- This Saturday, January 26, 2019, thousands of pro-life Texans will attend the annual Texas Rally for Life at the Capitol in Austin. The event commemorates the 46th anniversary of the tragic Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that has claimed
- [MEDIA ADVISORY: Thousands Expected to Attend Texas Rally for Life on Saturday in Austin](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/media-advisory-thousands-expected-to-attend-texas-rally-for-life-on-saturday-in-austin-2/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 22, 2020 CONTACT Amy O’Donnell 512.477.1244 (office) AUSTIN, TX — This Saturday, January 25, 2020, thousands of pro-life Texans, including Texas Alliance for Life Executive Director, Joe Pojman, Ph.D., will gather on the corner of 14th Street and San Jacinto to march to the south steps of the Capitol for the
- [Texas Alliance for Life Joins Other Groups Defending the Dispute Resolution Process in the Tinslee Lewis Case](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/texas-alliance-for-life-joins-other-groups-defending-the-dispute-resolution-process-in-the-tinslee-lewis-case/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 4, 2020 CONTACT: Amy O'Donnell, Director of Communications 512.477.1244 (o) amy@texasallianceforlife.org Fort Worth, TX -- Today the Second Court of Appeals will consider an appeal of a lower court's decision regarding the medical interventions provided by the doctors and nurses at Cook Children's Medical Center to a terminally ill baby, Tinslee
- [MEDIA ADVISORY: Thousands Expected to Attend Texas Rally for Life on Saturday in Austin](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/media-advisory-thousands-expected-to-attend-texas-rally-for-life-on-saturday-in-austin-3/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 18, 2021 CONTACT Amy O'Donnell 512.477.1244 (office) AUSTIN, TX -- This Saturday, January 23, 2021, thousands from across the state will participate in the 2021 Texas Rally for Life -- as part of the Life Caravan around the Texas Capitol in Austin and via the Livestream. The event memorializes the 48th
- [MEDIA ADVISORY: Texas Rally for Life on Saturday, January 23, at the Capitol in Austin](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/media-advisory-texas-rally-for-life-on-saturday-january-23-at-the-capitol-in-austin/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 22, 2021 CONTACT Amy O'Donnell 512.477.1244 (office) AUSTIN, TX -- On Saturday, January 23, 2021, thousands from across the state will participate in the 2021 Texas Rally for Life -- a "Life Caravan" around the Texas Capitol in Austin and via the Livestream. The event memorializes the 48th anniversary of the
- [Texas House Gives Initial Approval to the Human Life Protection Act, HB 1280](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/texas-house-gives-initial-approval-to-the-human-life-protection-act-hb-1280/) - NEWS RELEASE: Texas House Gives Initial Approval to the Human Life Protection Act, HB 1280, to Completely Protect Unborn Children from Abortion FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 6, 2021 CONTACT Amy O'Donnell 512.477.1244 (o) amy@texasallianceforlife.org AUSTIN, TX -- On Wednesday, May 5, the Texas House gave preliminary approval to one of Texas Alliance for Life's
- [NEWS RELEASE: Texas Alliance for Life Applauds Texas Legislature for Record Funding of State's Successful Alternatives to Abortion Program](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-texas-alliance-for-life-applauds-texas-legislature-for-record-funding-of-states-successful-alternatives-to-abortion-program/) - NEWS RELEASE: Texas Alliance for Life Applauds Texas Legislature for Record Funding of State's Successful Alternatives to Abortion Program FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 2, 2021 CONTACT Amy O'Donnell 512.477.1244 (o) amy@texasallianceforlife.org AUSTIN, TX -- The Texas Legislature ended its regular session on May 31. Key among the successes was adopting a two-year budget that vastly
- [Texas Senate Gives Final Approval to the Human Life Protection Act, HB 1280](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/texas-senate-gives-final-approval-to-the-human-life-protection-act-hb-1280/) - NEWS RELEASE: Texas Senate Gives Final Approval to the Human Life Protection Act, HB 1280 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2021 CONTACT Amy O'Donnell 512.477.1244 (o) amy@texasallianceforlife.org AUSTIN, TX -- Today the Texas Senate gave final approval to the Human Life Protection Act, HB 1280 -- one of Texas Alliance for Life's top priorities
- [Senate Panel Approves Human Life Protection Act and Other Pro-Life Bills](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/senate-panel-approves-human-life-protection-act-and-other-pro-life-bills/) - AUSTIN, TX — After lengthy hearings on Monday of this week, the Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola) voted out seven pro-life bills, including three of Texas Alliance for Life's priority bills. The approved bills include: SB 9, the Human Life Protection Act, by Sen. Angela Paxton (R-McKinney) — a complete
- [Texas Alliance for Life Commends the Republican Party of Texas for Making the Human Life Protection Act a Legislative Priority](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/texas-alliance-for-life-commends-the-republican-party-of-texas-for-making-the-human-life-protection-act-a-legislative-priority/) - NEWS RELEASE: Texas Alliance for Life Commends the Republican Party of Texas for Making the Human Life Protection Act a Legislative Priority FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2021 CONTACT: Amy O'Donnell 512.477.1244 amy@texasallianceforlife.org AUSTIN, TX -- Texas Alliance for Life commends the Republican Party of Texas for making the passage of the Human Life Protection
- [NEWS RELEASE: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Makes Human Life Protection Act a Legislative Priority](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-lt-gov-dan-patrick-makes-human-life-protection-act-a-legislative-priority/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 2021 CONTACT: Amy O'Donnell 512.477.1244 amy@texasallianceforlife.org AUSTIN, TX -- Today Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced his top 31 priorities for the 87th legislative session. Texas Alliance for Life is pleased that his priorities include "Senate Bill 9 -- Abortion Ban Trigger," also known as the Human Life Protection Act.
- [Texas Alliance for Life Applauds 5th Circuit's Decision to Allow Texas to Remove Planned Parenthood from Medicaid](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/texas-alliance-for-life-applauds-5th-circuits-decision-to-allow-texas-to-remove-planned-parenthood-from-medicaid/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 25, 2020 CONTACT: Amy O'Donnell, Director of Communications 512.477.1244 (o) amy@texasallianceforlife.org NEW ORLEANS, LA -- On Monday, November 23, the federal 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Texas can remove Planned Parenthood from the Medicaid program, their last source of public money in the state. The court considered the case
- [Amy Coney Barrett Sworn in as Next Justice of the Supreme Court](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/amy-coney-barrett-sworn-in-as-next-justice-of-the-supreme-court/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 26, 2020 CONTACT: Amy O’Donnell, Director of Communications 512.477.1244 (o) amy@texasallianceforlife.org WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, by a vote of 52-48, the United States Senate voted to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to be an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Both Texas Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz voted
- [Federal Appellate Court Blocks Enforcement of Texas Ban on Dismemberment Abortions](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/42237/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 14, 2020 CONTACT: Amy O'Donnell, Director of Communications 512.477.1244 (o) amy@texasallianceforlife.org NEW ORLEANS, LA -- Yesterday evening, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals released its decision to permanently block the ban on dismemberment abortions passed by the Texas Legislature in 2017. That ban requires the abortion doctor to kill an unborn
- [Statement on President Trump's Nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/president-trump-has-nominated-judge-amy-coney-barrett-to-the-united-states-supreme-court/) - WASHINGTON, DC -- Today President Trump has nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court. By any description, Barrett is highly qualified for the position. She clerked for Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. She was a professor at the Notre Dame Law School, and she has served as a judge on the
- [Statement on City of Austin Further Funding Abortion Access](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/statement-on-city-of-austin-further-funding-abortion-access/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 14, 2020 CONTACT: Amy O'Donnell, Director of Communications 512.477.1244 (o) amy@texasallianceforlife.org AUSTIN, TX -- Yesterday the Austin City Council voted to appropriate $100,000 to fund abortion access, according to the "Immediate Community Investments and Re-imagining Plan." This $100,000 is in addition to the $150,000 allotted in last year's budget but
- [Statement on Supreme Court's Decision in June Medical Services v. Russo](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/june-medical-services-v-russo/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 29, 2020 CONTACT: Amy O'Donnell, Director of Communications 512.477.1244 (o) amy@texasallianceforlife.org AUSTIN, TX -- Today the United States Supreme Court, on a narrow 5-4 vote, issued June Medical Services v. Russo to prevent enforcement of Louisiana's law requiring physicians who perform abortions to have privileges to practice medicine at a
- [Statement on 5th Circuit Allowing Drug Induced Abortions in some Texas Abortion Facilities](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/statement-on-5th-circuit-allowing-drug-induced-abortions-in-some-texas-abortion-facilities/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 14, 2020 CONTACT: Amy O'Donnell, Director of Communications 512.477.1244 amy@texasallianceforlife.org Austin, TX -- Yesterday evening the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals issued an order allowing the performance of drug-induced abortions in the 15 abortion facilities that sued Governor Greg Abbott over his Executive Order GA 09 calling for all medical providers,
- [Statement on the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals Granting of a Writ of Mandamus to uphold Governor Greg Abbott's Executive Order GA 09](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/statement-on-the-5th-circuit-court-of-appeals-granting-of-a-writ-of-mandamus-to-uphold-governor-greg-abbotts-executive-order-ga-09/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 7, 2020 CONTACT: Amy O'Donnell, Director of Communications 512.477.1244 (o) amy@texasallianceforlife.org AUSTIN, TX -- This afternoon, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals granted a writ of mandamus directing the federal district court in Austin to vacate its Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) issued by federal Judge Lee Yeakel on March 30, 2020,
- [Statement on Governor Abbott's Executive Order to Postpone Non-Emergency Medical Procedures](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/statement-on-governor-abbots-executive-order-to-postpone-non-emergency-medical-procedures/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 24, 2020 CONTACT: Amy O'Donnell, Director of Communications 512.477.1244 (o) amy@texasallianceforlife.org AUSTIN, TX — On Sunday, March 22, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order to prevent a shortage of hospital capacity or personal protective equipment which would hinder efforts to cope with the COVID-19 disaster. That executive order states
- [Statement on Judge's Ruling on the Tinslee Lewis Case](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/judges-ruling-on-the-tinslee-lewis-case/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 2, 2020 CONTACT: Amy O'Donnell, Director of Communications 512.477.1244 amy@texasallianceforlife.org AUSTIN, TX -- Texas Alliance for Life today released the following statement on Tinslee Lewis in Cook Children's Hospital and the Texas Advance Directives Act. The statement is attributed to our Executive Director Joe Pojman, Ph.D.: Chief Justice Sandee B.
- [Texas Alliance for Life Releases First Round of Endorsements for Federal Offices](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/texas-alliance-for-life-releases-first-round-of-endorsements-for-federal-offices/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 27, 2019 CONTACT: Amy O'Donnell, Director of Communications 512.477.1244 amy@texasallianceforlife.org Texas Alliance for Life, Inc., is proud to release our first list of endorsed candidates for federal office for the Primary and General Elections. We are very pleased to endorse for reelection for President and Vice President Donald J. Trump
- [Statement on Tinslee Lewis in Cook Children's Hospital and the Texas Advance Directives Act](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/statement-on-tinslee-lewis-in-cook-childrens-hospital-and-the-texas-advance-directives-act/) - A great deal of controversy has arisen regarding the appropriateness of specific medical interventions of an infant named Tinslee Lewis, who is at Cook Children's Hospital in Fort Worth. While we do not have first-hand details of Baby Tinslee Lewis' medical condition, our hearts and prayers go out to her, her family, and all those tending to her needs. What we know from second-hand information is that a beautiful baby girl and her family are facing heartbreaking medical diagnoses and decisions on the best future course of care and action. This case and others have been used to call into question the appropriateness of the Texas Advance Directives Act, a largely misunderstood section of the law that can affect medical decisions at the end of life.
- [Texas Alliance for Life Announces Recipients of "Courageous Defense of Life" Awards to Be Presented at Annual Dinner](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/texas-alliance-for-life-announces-recipients-of-courageous-defense-of-life-awards-to-be-presented-at-annual-dinner/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 8, 2019 CONTACT: Amy O'Donnell 512.477.1244 amy@texasallianceforlife.org On Saturday, October 12, 2019, Texas Alliance for Life will present our "Courageous Defense of Life" awards to three elected officials at our Annual Benefit Dinner. The dinner location is the Hilton Austin. More than 1,400 guests are expected, making it one of
- [City of Austin Defies Legislature in Passage of Budget Amendment Promoting Abortion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/city-of-austin-defies-legislature-in-passage-of-budget-amendment-promoting-abortion/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 11, 2019 CONTACT: Amy O’Donnell 512.477.1244 amy@texasallianceforlife.org AUSTIN – Austin City Council members voted yesterday to allocate $150,000, within their total $4.2 billion budget for 2019-2020, toward funding support services for low-income women seeking an abortion. This measure includes “logistical and support services for Austin residents seeking abortion care,” per
- [Texas Alliance for Life Releases End of Session Recap](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/texas-alliance-for-life-releases-end-of-session-recap/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2019 CONTACT: Amy O'Donnell 512.477.1244 amy@texasallianceforlife.org AUSTIN, TX - Texas Alliance for Life is pleased that, under the leadership of Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and Speaker Dennis Bonnen, the Texas Legislature had another successful session. Highlights of the 20-week session, ending on Memorial Day, include the passage of
- [NEWS RELEASE: Texas Alliance for Life Statement on HB 896](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-texas-alliance-for-life-statement-on-hb-896/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 11, 2019 CONTACT: Amy O'Donnell 512.477.1244 amy@texasallianceforlife.org AUSTIN, TX — Texas Alliance for Life today released the following statement on HB 896. The statement is attributed to Executive Director Joe Pojman, Ph.D.: Texas Alliance for Life is not recommending the Legislature pass HB 896. Our goal is to completely protect unborn
- [Texas Alliance for Life Presents Courageous Defense of Life Award to Representative Greg Bonnen, M.D.](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/texas-alliance-life-presents-courageous-defense-life-award-representative-greg-bonnen-m-d/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Amy O'Donnell December 4, 2017 512-477-1244 x-14 (o) amy@texasallianceforlife.org AUSTIN - Texas Alliance for Life (TAL) has presented State Representative Greg Bonnen, M.D. (R-Friendswood) with the organization’s prestigious Courageous Defense of Life Award at a presentation in the Texas Capitol. Of the legislative work considered as a merit for selecting Bonnen
- [Planned Parenthood Unable to Prevent GOSNELL Screening in Austin](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/planned-parenthood-unable-to-prevent-gosnell-screening-in-austin/) - AUSTIN — Although Planned Parenthood convinced the Hyatt Regency in Austin to cancel a screening of a new movie about convicted abortionist Kermit Gosnell, the screening will nevertheless be held at a new venue at the Texas Capitol building. The movie, GOSNELL: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial Killer, which opens in theaters October 12,
- [Federal Judge Rules Texas May Not Ban the Desecration of Human Remains after Abortion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/federal-judge-rules-texas-may-not-ban-the-desecration-of-human-remains-after-abortion/) - AUSTIN -- U.S. Judge David A. Ezra released his ruling today permanently striking down the portion of Senate Bill 8 (SB 8) that bans the desecration of human remains after elective abortions and miscarriages. In Whole Woman's Health v. Smith (1:16-cv-01300) several abortion providers sued to continue to allow certain methods of disposition of the
- [Texas Alliance for Life PAC Endorses Cindy Asche for Election to Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/texas-alliance-for-life-pac-endorses-cindy-asche-for-election-to-chairman-of-the-republican-party-of-texas/) - SAN ANTONIO, TX -- Texas Alliance for Life PAC announces its endorsement of Cindy Asche for election to Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas. Some 10,000 delegates and alternate delegates are expected to attend the Republican State Convention in San Antonio on Thursday, June 14, through Saturday, June 16. The vote for state party
- [Announcement of Honored Keynote Speaker, Governor Greg Abbott, at the Texas Rally for Life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/announcement-honored-keynote-speaker-governor-greg-abbott-texas-rally-life/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 18, 2018 WHO: 50 member host committee for the 2018 Texas Rally for Life WHAT: Special Announcement of Governor Greg Abbott as the Texas Rally for Life Keynote Speaker WHERE: Texas State Capitol, Austin Texas, TX 78701, on the south steps
- [Federal Court Strikes Down Texas Ban on Dismemberment Abortions](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/federal-court-strikes-texas-ban-dismemberment-abortions/) - Contact: Amy O'Donnell, Director of Communications 512-477-1244 Ext. 14 Amy@TexasAllianceforLife.org AUSTIN -- United States Federal District Court Judge Lee Yeakel released his ruling today permanently striking down the portion of Senate Bill 8 (SB 8) that bans dismemberment abortions, in which a live unborn child in the second trimester is killed in the process of
- [MEDIA ADVISORY: Texas Alliance for Life Statement on Tonight's Democrat Gubernatorial Debate](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/media-advisory-texas-alliance-for-life-statement-on-tonights-democrat-gubernatorial-debate/) - AUSTIN, TX — Texas Alliance for Life today released the following statement on the Democrat gubernatorial debate to take place in Austin, Texas tonight. The statement is attributed to Executive Director Joe Pojman, Ph.D. "As we approach the May 22 runoff election, Texas Alliance for Life is discouraged that the Texas Democratic Party has pressured
- [Texas Alliance for Life PAC Endorses Donna Davidson for Justice on the Third Court of Appeals in the Republican Primary Runoff Election](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/texas-alliance-for-life-pac-endorses-donna-davidson-for-justice-on-the-third-court-of-appeals-in-the-republican-primary-runoff-election/) - Austin, TX — Texas Alliance for Life PAC is proud to endorse Donna Davidson in the Republican Primary Runoff election for justice on the Third Court of Appeals, Place 6. The Third Court of Appeals is considered by many to be one of the most important courts in the state. Donna is a native Texan
- [Texas Alliance for Life Praises Pro-Life Legislative Accomplishments of Speaker Straus and House State Affairs Chairman Cook](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/texas-alliance-life-praises-pro-life-legislative-accomplishments-speaker-straus-house-state-affairs-chairman-cook/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 25, 2017 CONTACT: Melissa Duncan, Director of Communications 512.477.1244 (o) melissa@texasallianceforlife.org AUSTIN -- Today, Texas Speaker of the House Joe Straus (R-San Antonio) announced that he would not seek re-election for his Texas House of Representatives seat in House District 121. The following is a statement on behalf of Texas
- [TAL Responds to Dismemberment Ban Lawsuit](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/tal-responds-dismemberment-ban-lawsuit/) - Contact: Melissa Duncan 512-477-1244 AUSTIN - Today Planned Parenthood and the Center for Reproductive Rights filed a lawsuit in federal district court to challenge the dismemberment ban in SB 8, passed by the Texas Legislature during the regular session that ended in May. The law is set to go into effect on September 1,
- [Federal District Court Issue Order Preventing Enforcement of Ban on Dismemberment Abortions](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/federal-district-court-issue-order-preventing-enforcement-ban-dismemberment-abortions/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 31, 2017 CONTACT Melissa Duncan 512.477.1244 (o) melissa@texasallianceforlife.org AUSTIN, TX — Federal District Judge Lee Yeakel has issued a “temporary restraining order” preventing the enforcement of, for at least 14 days, the portion of SB 8 that bans a method of abortions in which a live unborn child is dismembered alive.
- [Federal Judge Blocks Implementation of State's Humane Disposition Rules](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-federal-judge-blocks-implementation-of-states-humane-disposition-rules/) - NEWS RELEASE: Federal Judge Blocks Implementation of State's Humane Disposition Rules FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 27, 2017 CONTACT Joe Pojman, Ph.D. 512.477.1244 (o) info@texasallianceforlife.org AUSTIN, TX -- Late this afternoon, federal Judge Sam Sparks issued a preliminary injunction to prevent the State of Texas from enforcing new rules for abortion facilities requiring the humane disposition
- [Texas Governor Greg Abbott to Receive "Courageous Defense of Life" Award at Texas Alliance for Life's Benefit Dinner](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/governor-greg-abbott-receive-courageous-defense-life-award/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 7, 2016 CONTACT Leah Brown 512.477.1244 (o) AUSTIN, TX -- Texas Alliance for Life (TAL) will present Texas Governor Greg Abbott with their prestigious award for his "Courageous Defense of Life" at their 2016 Annual Benefit Dinner. The event will take place on Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at the Hilton Austin.
- [Texas Supreme Court Releases Strong Rules for Judicial Bypass Abortions on Minor Girls](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/texas-supreme-court-issues-rules-for-judicial-bypass-reform-for-abortions-on-minor-girls/) - CONTACT Leah Brown 512.477.1244 (o) Austin, TX -- Today the Texas Supreme Court released rules for how courts handle judicial bypass proceedings regarding secret abortions on minors girls without parental notification or consent. The rules were created in response to HB 3994, authored by Rep. Geanie Morrison (R-Victoria) and sponsored by Sen. Charles Perry (R-Lubbock)
- [MEDIA ADVISORY: U.S. Senator John Cornyn to Headline Texas Alliance for Life's Luncheon](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/u-s-senator-john-cornyn-headline-texas-alliance-lifes-luncheon/) - AUSTIN, TX -- United States Senator John Cornyn will headline Texas Alliance for Life's quarterly Leadership Circle luncheon this Friday in Austin. Members of the media are invited to attend and will have an opportunity to ask questions. The event will also be streamed live. "We are very honored to welcome Senator John Cornyn
- [Response to Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Proposed Human Remains Disposition Rules](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/response-texas-health-human-services-commissions-proposed-human-remains-disposition-rules/) - CONTACT: Leah Brown 512.477.1244 (o) Austin, TX -- Last Friday the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) published proposed rules regarding the humane disposition of the bodies of unborn children after elective abortions. The rules are open for public comment, and they could be adopted as early as July 31. The rules would no
- [BREAKING NEWS: Supreme Court Has Ruled Against Abortion Facility Safety Regulations of HB 2 on 5-3 Vote](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/breaking-news-supreme-court-has-ruled-against-hb-2/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2016 CONTACT Leah Brown 512.477.1244 (o) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today on a 5-3 vote, the United States Supreme Court struck down key parts of HB 2, the Texas abortion facility safety law. However, HB 2's ban on abortions after the fifth month and the requirement that drug-induced abortions be performed
- [Texas Alliance for Life PAC Endorses Jay Misenheimer for State House District 5](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/pac-endorses-jay-misenheimer-state-house-district-5/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 5, 2016 CONTACT Leah Brown 512.477.1244 (o) AUSTIN, TX -- Texas Alliance for Life PAC endorses Jay Misenheimer in the Primary Runoff election for State House District 5. The Primary Runoff Election will be on Tuesday, May 24, with Early Voting beginning the week before on May 16. "Jay Misenheimer has
- [Texas Alliance for Life PAC Endorses Gary Gates for Texas Railroad Commissioner](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/texas-alliance-for-life-pac-endorses-gary-gates-for-texas-railroad-commissioner/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 28, 2016 CONTACT Leah Brown 512.477.1244 (o) AUSTIN, TX — Texas Alliance for Life PAC today announced its strong endorsement of Gary Gates in the Republican Primary Runoff Election. Gates, who finished first in the March 1 Primary, is seeking to fill an open seat on the Texas Railroad Commission. The
- [Texas Alliance for Life PAC Endorses Tom Mechler for Re-Election to Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/texas-alliance-life-pac-endorses-tom-mechler-re-election-chairman-republican-party-texas/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 2016 CONTACT Leah Brown 512.477.1244 (o) Email AUSTIN, TX -- Texas Alliance for Life PAC announces its endorsement of Tom Mechler for re-election to Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas. Mechler is seeking re-election after succeeding Steve Munisteri as chairman after Munisteri stepped down in March 2015 to
- [NEWS RELEASE: FDA Changes to Abortion Drug Rules Move Texas in Wrong Direction](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-fda-changes-abortion-drug-rules-move-texas-wrong-direction/) - NEWS RELEASE: FDA Changes to Abortion Drug Rules Move Texas in Wrong Direction FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2016 CONTACT Leah Brown 512.477.1244 (o) 903.245.4695 (m) Email AUSTIN, TX -- Today the FDA released a new medication guide for Mifiprex (also known as RU-486) along with another drug called misoprostal, to cause a drug-induced
- [TEXAS ALLIANCE FOR LIFE IN DC FOR SUPREME COURT HEARING ON TEXAS ABORTION SAFETY LAW](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/texas-alliance-for-life-in-dc-for-supreme-court-hearing-on-texas-abortion-safety-law/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2, 2016 CONTACT Leah Brown 903.245.4695 (m) WASHINGTON DC -- Texas Alliance for Life staff is in Washington DC this week for the United States Supreme Court oral arguments in the case of Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt. The arguments will begin at 10 AM (9 AM CT) and last for
- [MEDIA ADVISORY: Thousands Expected to Attend Texas Rally for Life on Saturday in Austin](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/thousand-expected-to-attend-texas-rally-for-life-on-saturday-in-austin/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 22, 2016 CONTACT Leah Brown 903.245.4695 (mobile) 512.477.1244 (office) Email AUSTIN, TX -- This Saturday, January 23, 2016, thousands of pro-life Texans, including Texas Alliance for Life executive director, Joe Pojman, Ph.D., will be gathering on the corner of 18th Street and Congress Avenue to march to the south steps
- [TEXAS ALLIANCE FOR LIFE PAC ENDORSES HUGH SHINE FOR STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 55](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/texas-alliance-life-pac-endorses-hugh-shine-state-house-district-55/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 16, 2015 CONTACT Leah Brown 512.477.1244 (o) Austin, TX -- Texas Alliance for Life PAC strongly endorses former State Representative Hugh Shine in the Republican primary for State House District 55. Shine is seeking to return to the seat he held 30 years ago, when he co-sponsored a bill to ban
- [Statement on Shooting at Planned Parenthood Abortion Facility in Colorado](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/statement-on-shooting-at-planned-parenthood-abortion-facility-in-colorado/) - Last Friday, a tragic shooting broke out near a Planned Parenthood abortion facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Three people lost their lives, and at least nine were wounded. The following statement is attributed to Joe Pojman, Ph.D., executive director of Texas Alliance for Life: We are shocked and saddened by the recent shootings at the
- [NEWS RELEASE: Texas Policy Evaluation Project Forced to Disclose Funding Source for Discredited Attacks on Pro-Life Laws](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-texas-policy-evaluation-project-forced-to-disclose-funding-source-for-discredited-attacks-on-pro-life-laws/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 24, 2015 Contact: Leah Brown 512.477.1244 (o) AUSTIN, TX -- Texas Alliance for Life recently obtained public documents from the University of Texas showing that the Texas Policy Evaluation Project (TPEP) has only a single funding source, the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, a foundation with a history of supporting Planned
- [NEWS RELEASE: US Supreme Court Agrees to Consider Challenge to Texas Abortion Facility Safety Regulations](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-us-supreme-court-agrees-to-consider-challenge-to-texas-abortion-facility-safety-regulations/) - We believe that the Supreme Court will uphold the constitutionality of HB 2, just as the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has done twice.
- [NEWS RELEASE: Texas Alliance for Life Presents "Courageous Defense of Life" Award to State Legislators](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-texas-alliance-for-life-presents-courageous-defense-of-life-award-to-state-legislators/) - Contact: Leah Brown 512.477.1244 (o) AUSTIN, TX -- Texas Alliance for Life presented 11 Texas state legislators with its "Courageous Defense of Life" award at its Annual Benefit Dinner on Tuesday, October 13, at the Hilton Austin. They will present the award to three more legislators at a later date. Each played significant roles in
- [Abbott Issues "LIFE Initiative" to Stop Planned Parenthood's Sale of Baby Body Parts](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/abbott-issues-life-initiative-to-stop-planned-parenthoods-sale-of-baby-body-parts/) - In July, the Center for Medical Progress began releasing undercover videos showing Planned Parenthood engaging in the sale of baby body parts at some of its abortion facilities in the U.S. One was filmed at the massive Planned Parenthood abortion facility in Houston. In response, pro-life Gov. Greg Abbott has launched a "LIFE Initiative." Among
- [NEWS RELEASE: Texas Defunds Planned Parenthood from Medicaid Program](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-texas-defunds-planned-parenthood-from-medicaid-program/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 19, 2015 Contact: Leah Brown 512.477.1244 AUSTIN, TX -- Today, the Office of the Inspector General at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued a letter ending Planned Parenthood's participation in the state's Medicaid Program. The letter was issued based on evidence of Medicaid violations by Planned Parenthood's affiliates. The
- [NEWS RELEASE: Texas Legislature Passes Five Pro-Life Bills and Numerous Pro-Life Budget Provisions](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-texas-legislature-passes-five-pro-life-bills-and-numerous-pro-life-budget-provisions/) - The Texas Legislature has concluded the 84th regular session at the Capitol in Austin, but not before it passed five substantial pro-life bills as well as multiple pro-life provisions in the budget.
- [NEWS RELEASE: Statement on Congressional Actions to Defund Planned Parenthood](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-statement-on-congressional-actions-to-defund-planned-parenthood/) - Texas Alliance for Life is not asking for a government shutdown to defund Planned Parenthood. Better options exist for achieving success.
- [NEWS RELEASE: U.S. Rep. Williams Picks Texas Pro-Life Leader as Guest for Pope Visit](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-u-s-rep-williams-picks-texas-pro-life-leader-as-guest-for-pope-visit/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 22, 2015 Williams Contact: Vince Zito 202.225.9896 Pojman Contact: Leah Brown 512.477.1244 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Roger Williams (R-Texas) today announced he has invited Texas Alliance for Life's Executive Director Joe Pojman, Ph.D., as his guest to the pope's address to Congress. "I'm honored to have this opportunity to represent Texas
- [NEWS RELEASE: Response to United States Supreme Court's 5-4 Decision to Prevent Enforcement of the Challenged Safety Provisions of HB 2 while the Court Considers an Appeal](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/scotus-temporarily-pauses-enforcement-of-pro-life-hb-2/) - "We remain optimistic that the Supreme Court will uphold the safety standards in House Bill 2 if they even decide to take the appeal."
- [NEWS RELEASE: Federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Pro-Life House Bill 2](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-federal-fifth-circuit-court-of-appeals-upholds-pro-life-house-bill-2/) - Today, in a nearly complete pro-life victory, a three-judge panel at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously ruled to uphold the constitutionality of Texas' pro-life law, House Bill 2, as applied virtually across the state.
- [NEWS RELEASE: Texas House Passes Three Pro-Life Bills](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-texas-house-passes-three-pro-life-bills/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2015 CONTACT Leah Brown 512.477.1244 AUSTIN, TX -- Today the Texas House has passed three substantial pro-life bills as the midnight deadline for approaches for the House to give preliminary approval to its own bills. Three more pro-life bills are on the calendar for consideration. The legislative session ends on
- [NEWS RELEASE: Texas Senate Panel to Consider Two Pro-Life Bills Today](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/news-release-texas-senate-panel-to-consider-two-pro-life-bills-today/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 18, 2015 CONTACT Leah Brown 512.477.1244 AUSTIN, TX -- The Senate Health and Human Services Committee will consider two pro-life bills at its meeting at 8 a.m. today, both of which are strongly supported by Texas Alliance for Life. The two bills are HB 416, to require abortion facility workers to
- [NEWS RELEASE: Texas Medical Board Finds Houston Abortion Doctor Violated State Law](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/houston-abortion-doctor-violated-state-law/) - The TMB found that Dr. Bernard Rosenfeld, a well-known Houston abortion doctor, violated the law by performing large numbers of abortions in his office.
- [San Antonio teen killed pregnant girlfriend and tried to burn her body](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/1229/) - San Antonio man killed pregnant girlfriend and tried to burn her body and is being charged with capital murder under Prenatal Protection Act.
- [Texas Medical Board Investigates Abortionist for Drug Violations after Abby Johnson Files Complaint](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/news/tmb-investigates-abby-johnson-complaint/) - The Texas Medical Board voted Thursday to pursue an investigation into Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast Medical Director Paul Fine, M.D. regarding allegations by Abby Johnson.

## Events

- [Join us at the August Leadership Circle Luncheon](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/events/join-us-at-the-august-leadership-circle-luncheon/) - Leadership Circle Members, Join Us for the Third Leadership Circle Luncheon of 2026 August 21, 2026, 11:15 AM – 1:00 PM, at the Norris Conference Center Featuring guest speaker Jana Pinson Jana Pinson’s involvement with the Pregnancy Center of the Coastal Bend began with a desire to serve in whatever way she could: first as
- [2026 Annual Benefit Dinner](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/events/2026-annual-benefit-dinner/) - Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, 4:00 PM | Hilton Austin Save the date, bring your friends, and join us. We can’t wait to see you there! Our continued pro-life success depends on our Annual Benefit Dinner. FOR MORE DETAILS DONATE
- [Public Hearing on Proposed Rules Concerning Disposition of the Bodies of Victims of Abortion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/events/public-hearing-baby-body-parts-disposition/) - The Texas Department of State Health Services will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed rules for the humane disposition of the bodies of the victims of abortion. Pro-abortion supporters will be out in full force to oppose these common sense rules to respect the dignity of the aborted unborn children. Planned Parenthood is
- [RPT Convention Reception](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/events/rpt-convention-reception/)
- [Walk for Life - North Austin](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/events/walk-life-north-austin/) - Texas Alliance for Life’s 22nd Annual Walk for Life will be held at four convenient locations in Central Texas. This is a pro-life walk-a-thon to raise funds to build a culture of life in Texas. Our goal is to raise $75,000 in pledges. Attend a kickoff event and jump start your fundraising for pro-life organizations across
- [Walk for Life - Cedar Park](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/events/walk-life-cedar-park/) - Texas Alliance for Life’s 22nd Annual Walk for Life will be held at four convenient locations in Central Texas. This is a pro-life walk-a-thon to raise funds to build a culture of life in Texas. Our goal is to raise $75,000 in pledges. Attend a kickoff event and jump start your fundraising for pro-life organizations across
- [Walk for Life - Georgetown](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/events/walk-for-life-georgetown/) - Texas Alliance for Life’s 22nd Annual Walk for Life will be held at four convenient locations in Central Texas. This is a pro-life walk-a-thon to raise funds to build a culture of life in Texas. Our goal is to raise $75,000 in pledges. Attend a kickoff event and jump start your fundraising for pro-life organizations across
- [Walk for Life Kick Off - South Austin](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/events/walk-life-kick-off-south-austin/) - Texas Alliance for Life’s 22nd Annual Walk for Life will be held at four convenient locations in Central Texas. This is a pro-life walk-a-thon to raise funds to build a culture of life in Texas. Our goal is to raise $75,000 in pledges. Attend a kickoff event and jump start your fundraising for pro-life organizations across
- [22nd Annual Walk for Life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/events/annual-walk-for-life/) - Texas Alliance for Life’s 22nd Annual Walk for Life will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2016, at four convenient locations in Central Texas. This is a pro-life walk-a-thon to raise funds to build a culture of life in Texas. Our goal is to raise $75,000 in pledges. 80% of the proceeds support Texas Alliance
- [2017 Texas Rally for Life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/events/texas-rally-for-life/) - Visit TexasRallyforLife.org for more details. Schedule 12: 00 pm – Meet at 18th & N. Congress Ave. and Ministry Fair 1:00 pm – Gather at 18th & N. Congress Ave. for the march to the Capitol 1:30 pm – Begin march to the Capitol 2:00 – 3:00 pm – Rally on South Steps of Capitol About
- [Pro-Life Policy Update](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/events/pro-life-policy-update/) - Learn about the new pro-life laws that have recently gone into effect in Texas. Get up to speed on the House Bill 2 case heading to the United States Supreme Court. Meet and great pro-life leaders from across the state. Get updates on the state of the pro-life movement in different regions of Texas. Afterwards,
- [Primary Runoff Elections](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/events/primary-runoff-election/) - Mark your calendar to vote in the Primary Runoff Elections! You can vote early until May 19th - 23rd. The Primary Runoff Election Day is May 27th!
- [Republican Party State Convention](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/events/republican-party-state-convention/)
- [#Stand4Life Emergency Briefing](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/events/stand4life-emergency-briefing/) - Learn how to stop the abortion industry from RE-OPENING dangerous, closed Texas abortion center! SOUND THE ALARM! The abortion industry is aggressively trying to RE-OPEN closed Texas abortion facilities - which dont meet basic health and safety standards - and they've now filed a massive lawsuite to BLOCK other unsafe abortion centers FROM CLOSING across the Lone Star
- [Special Election SD 4](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/events/special-election-sd-4/) - Attention Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jefferson, and Montgomery counties: The Special Election SD 4 is Tuesday, August 5th! Vote for Rep. Brandon Creighton, the pro-life fighter in the special election for State Senate District 4! Election Day: Tuesday, August 4th Early Voting: Monday July 28th - August 1st Find your voting location Texas Alliance for Life has strongly
- [Texas Pro-Life Primer](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/events/texas-pro-life-primer/) - Join us at the Texas Pro-Life Primer to learn about Texas Alliance for Life's pro-life agenda for the 84th Legislative Session! This event is open to the public. After the Policy Briefing, join us at the Texas Rally for Life.
- [Prayer Vigil &  Pro-Life Primer](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/events/prayer-vigil/) - Calling All Pro-Lifers! Calling all pro-lifers across the state of Texas to come to the Prayer Vigil & Pro-Life Primer to send the message that we have not quit fighting for life, because the job is not finished. Abortion facilities could start reopening - we need your help to stop them! The abortion industry has

## Updates

- [UPDATE 09/23/2023: Post-Roe Texas -- The Beauty Behind the Biology of Conception](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/updates/update-09-23-2023-post-roe-texas-the-beauty-behind-the-biology-of-conception/) - "The Beauty Behind the Biology of Conception" We are navigating new territory regarding protecting life in our exciting new Post-Roe Texas Video Series. Check out our latest episode, "The Beauty Behind the Biology of Conception," features Dr. John Hellerstedt, a board-certified pediatrician and former commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services. Dr. Hellerstedt describes the dependence of each of us on the love of others throughout our lives, "from our moment of conception
- [Texas Alliance for Life Releases Texas Legislative Scorecard](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/updates/texas-alliance-for-life-releases-texas-legislative-scorecard/) - Texas Alliance for Life (TAL) has released our 2017 Legislative Scorecard for both the Regular and First Called Special Sessions of the 85th Texas Legislature, which were both held in 2017. The scorecard highlights the tremendous pro-life success of the Legislature and recognizes the diligence of many elected officials in Texas who ensured that strong
- [UPDATE 2/12/2018: Governor Abbott Delivers the Keynote Address at the 2018 Texas Rally for Life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/updates/update-2-12-2018-governor-abbott-delivers-the-keynote-address-at-the-2018-texas-rally-for-life/) - * * * TAL UPDATE — 2/12/18 * * * Governor Abbott Delivers the Keynote Address at the 2018 Texas Rally for Life More than 5,000 people attended the annual Texas Rally for Life at the Capitol in Austin to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the Supreme Court's tragic Roe v. Wade decision in 1973
- [Update 7/26/17: TAL Advocating Passage of Five Bills in Governor Abbott's Expanded Special Session Call](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/updates/tal-advocating-passage-of-five-bills-in-governor-abbotts-expanded-special-session-call/) - TAL Advocating Passage of Five Bills in Governor Abbott's Expanded Special Session Call Texas Alliance for Life (TAL) is grateful to Gov. Greg Abbott for taking a strong pro-life stance by adding five important pro-life bills to the expanded special session call. The State Legislature met this spring for its regular session that occurs every
- [Update: TAL Letter to Senate Business and Commerce Committee supporting SB8](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/updates/update-tal-letter-senate-business-commerce-committee-supporting-sb8/) - Letter to Sen. B&C Committee supporting SB 8 by Senator Brandon Creighton
- [UPDATE 9/17/2017: Join Governor Greg Abbott at TAL's Annual Benefit Dinner in Austin](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/updates/update-9172017-join-governor-greg-abbott-tals-annual-benefit-dinner-austin/) - Plan to Attend the Annual Benefit Dinner on Wednesday, October 5 We are very excited that Governor Greg Abbott will be our special guest year at our Annual Benefit Dinner on Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at the Hilton Austin. We will present to him our prestigious "Courageous Defense of Life" award. For more information and to
- [UPDATE 1/19/2016: Join Thousands at the Texas Rally for Life This Saturday](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/updates/update-1192016-join-thousands-texas-rally-life-saturday/) - Plan to Attend the Texas Rally for Life on Saturday, January 23, in Austin Join thousands at the Texas Rally for Life on Saturday, January 23, at the Capitol in Austin. Show the media and our elected officials that Texas is PRO-LIFE! The 2016 Texas Rally for Life will commemorate the 43rd anniversary of the
- [UPDATE 3/31/2016: Watch U.S. Senator John Cornyn Live This Friday](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/updates/update-3312016-watch-u-s-senator-john-cornyn-live-friday/) - Leadership Circle Luncheon with U.S. Senator John Cornyn on Friday, April 1, in Austin to be Streamed Live We are very honored that U.S. Senator John Cornyn will be our featured speaker at our quarterly Leadership Circle luncheon on Friday, April, 1. For anyone who cannot attend, this event will be streamed live for viewing
- [URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT 7/18/16: Please write two short emails to the Texas Department of State Health Services to protect the lives and dignity of innocent unborn babies at abortion facilities](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/updates/texas-department-state-health-services-protect-lives/) - We urgently need you two write two quick emails to support pro-life initiatives in the Texas Department of State Health Services, which regulates abortion facilities. Your emails will take only a couple of minutes, but they may save many lives. Woman's Right to Know Brochure Since the Texas Legislature passed the Woman's Right to Know

## Media Articles

- [Penalties, Protections for Abortive Mothers at Center of Pro-Life Platform Debate at Texas GOP Convention | The Texan](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/penalties-protections-for-abortive-mothers-at-center-of-pro-life-platform-debate-at-texas-gop-convention-the-texan/) - Alliance for Life holds that women should not be punished for receiving abortions, and argues that if women who are forced abort their babies are placed in a position where they could face criminal penalties, they won’t be able to come forward to share their abuse, whether it be coercion by people in their lives or medical malpractice by abortionists. “Texas Alliance for Life is in favor of putting abortion providers accountable, not punishing women for abortion,” Amy O’Donnell, Executive Director of Alliance for Life, said in an interview with The Texan on Thursday. “We also have to remember that for almost 50 years, [Roe v. Wade] was the law of the land, and people were told that they had a constitutional right to abortion and abortion is healthcare, and we had to work incrementally to save lives,” she continued.
- [Abortion groups fight over whether Texas GOP’s legislative priorities list is too extreme | San Antonio Current](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-groups-fight-over-whether-texas-gops-legislative-priorities-list-is-too-extreme-san-antonio-current/) - “The approach that they’re taking advocating for life in prison or the death penalty would set the pro-life movement backwards,” Texas Alliance for Life Executive Director Amy O’Donnell told the Current. At last month’s Republican State Convention in Houston, delegates voted to include a clause on protecting the unborn as one of the priorities for the upcoming legislative session. The Texas Alliance for Life argues the priority, as written urges legislators to repeal three statutes that protect women from prosecution for obtaining an abortion in instances of criminal homicide, indecent assault and liability in wrongful death lawsuits. O’Donnell maintains the language is the work of hardline group the Foundation to Abolish Abortion. She said the organization flew people in from around the country to sway delegates to support the call for criminal penalties for women getting abortions. “They spent tens of thousands of dollars on marketing materials, on propaganda, and we were there to educate on why their method is bad news, why it’s never passed, and why it’s not the way to protect women,” O’Donnell said. “The Abolishing Abortion group has saved zero lives, has passed zero laws, and their agenda is to do exactly what they did at the grassroots level, to bring people in from across the nation to try and push their view through.”
- [A new law in Texas will require aborted babies to be buried | EWTN News Nightly, 12-1-16, 10:45](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/new-law-texas-will-require-aborted-babies-buried-ewtn-news-nightly-12-1-16-1045/)
- [A Texas pregnancy center told her everything was fine. Three days later, she was in the ER | Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/a-texas-pregnancy-center-told-her-everything-was-fine-three-days-later-she-was-in-the-er/) - Abortion opponents say pregnancy centers are a clear net positive to their communities. Amy O'Donnell, the executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, sees ultrasounds specifically as literal lifesavers. "It has been proven that ultrasounds save lives," O'Donnell said. "When women and their partners … see their unborn child on the screen, they - many times - choose life."
- [Texas Legislature’s long summer ends with Democrats marginalized, Republicans triumphant and unified | Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-legislatures-long-summer-ends-with-democrats-marginalized-republicans-triumphant-and-unified-texas-tribune/) - “Texas has reaffirmed its commitment to both protecting life from conception, and ensuring women are not harmed by abortion or dangerous chemical abortion drugs,” said Amy O’Donnell, acting executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. House Bill 7 “reflects the values of the voters in our state who voted in pro-life leaders in the majority who passed this legislation on behalf of the will of the people. HB 7 reflects the position of many Texans.”
- [Texas bill cracking down on abortion pills now one step away from governor's desk | KUT NEWS](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-bill-cracking-down-on-abortion-pills-now-one-step-away-from-governors-desk-kut-news/) - Certain anti-abortion groups, including the Texas Alliance for Life, initially held back support for HB7. Amy O'Donnell, communications director for the Texas Alliance for Life, said the group was concerned the large financial reward outlined in the bill would incentivize "financial bounty hunters," and that associated lawsuits could risk harm to women by exposing their private information. However, the Texas Alliance for Life gave its support to the final version of HB7, which explicitly prohibits exposure of personal medical information in court filings. It also says that only people who are directly affected — including the pregnant woman and other immediate family members — could receive the full $100,000-plus reward. Other private citizens may receive $10,000 of the reward, with the rest going to a charity. "I think that it lowers the incentive for bad actors to go after suits for personal gain," O'Donnell said.
- [Bill allowing private citizens to sue over abortion pills gets initial OK in the Senate | Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/bill-allowing-private-citizens-to-sue-over-abortion-pills-gets-initial-ok-in-the-senate-texas-tribune/) - The Texas Alliance for Life last month expressed support for revisions to HB 7, including those meant to protect women’s privacy and cap financial rewards for people who are not related to the person who had or sought an abortion. “It is already illegal to traffic abortion drugs in Texas under the Human Life Protection Act, and our priority remains enforcement of that and other laws,” said Amy O’Donnell, communications director for Texas Alliance for Life. ”The revised version of HB 7 provides another tool against illegal abortion-by-mail while including vital protections for women.”
- [Former Texas Rep. Jodie Laubenberg, author of 2013 abortion restrictions, dies | Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/former-texas-rep-jodie-laubenberg-author-of-2013-abortion-restrictions-dies-texas-tribune/) - “We are saddened to learn of the passing of former State Representative Jodie Laubenberg” said Amy O’Donnell, spokesperson for Texas Alliance for Life. “As the author of HB 2 in 2013, she worked tirelessly to protect mothers and unborn children. Texas Alliance for Life was honored to work alongside her in crafting, advancing, and defending this historic legislation.”
- [Texas advances bill allowing citizens to sue makers and distributors of abortion pills | NPR](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-advances-bill-allowing-citizens-to-sue-makers-and-distributors-of-abortion-pills-npr/) - I talked to Amy O'Donnell, who represents the anti-abortion group called Texas Alliance for Life. AMY O'DONNELL: House Bill 7 adds another level of protection, another layer of protection on, just to help ensure that we're doing everything we can to stop chemical abortion drugs from harming women and children in Texas.
- [Texas lawmakers advance abortion pill restrictions | The Hill](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-lawmakers-advance-abortion-pill-restrictions-the-hill/) - “It is already illegal to traffic abortion drugs in Texas under the Human Life Protection Act, and our priority remains enforcement of that and other laws,” said Amy O’Donnell, communications director for Texas Alliance for Life, an anti-abortion group. “The revised version of HB 7 provides another tool against illegal abortion-by-mail while including vital protections for women.” O’Donnell added that the organization supports the revised version of the bill since it now protects women’s privacy by barring the disclosure of personal or medical information in court filings and prohibits some abusers from being able to sue, including people accused of domestic violence or of impregnating a person through sexual assault.
- [What to know about a Texas bill to let residents sue out-of-state abortion pill providers | Associated Press](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/what-to-know-about-a-texas-bill-to-let-residents-sue-out-of-state-abortion-pill-providers-associated-press/) - "We believe that women need to be protected from the harms of chemical abortion drugs," said Amy O'Donnell, a spokesperson for Texas Alliance for Life, which supports the bill. "They harm women, and their intent is to harm unborn babies."
- [Bill that would expand abortion pill restrictions gets OK in Texas House | KENS5](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/bill-that-would-expand-abortion-pill-restrictions-gets-ok-in-texas-house-kens5/) - The Texas Alliance for Life earlier this week expressed support for revisions to HB 7, including those meant to protect women's privacy and cap financial rewards for people who are not related to the person who had or sought an abortion. “It is already illegal to traffic abortion drugs in Texas under the Human Life Protection Act, and our priority remains enforcement of that and other laws," said Amy O'Donnell, communications director for Texas Alliance for Life. "The revised version of HB 7 provides another tool against illegal abortion-by-mail while including vital protections for women.”
- [Texas Lawmakers Back Citizen Lawsuits to Stop Mail-Order Abortion Pills | New York Times](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-lawmakers-back-citizen-lawsuits-to-stop-mail-order-abortion-pills-new-york-times/) - The bill initially divided anti-abortion activists. Some were concerned that it would invite “bounty hunters” to file suits aimed at “profiting from the death of an unborn child to whom they are entirely unconnected,” said Joe Pojman, the executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, in testimony at a House hearing on Friday. But Mr. Pojman’s group backed the final House version of the legislation after new language was inserted saying that unrelated plaintiffs would only be able to keep $10,000 — with the remaining $90,000 going to a charity of the plaintiff’s choice, as long as the person filing the lawsuit did not have a direct connection or a financial stake in it. The revised bill also does not allow suits to be brought by domestic abusers or by men who committed sexual assault resulting in a pregnancy. “We are united,” Amy O’Donnell, a spokeswoman for Texas Alliance for Life, said of the anti-abortion advocacy groups.
- [Texas Republicans renew push to crack down on abortion pills in special session | Fort Worth Star-Telegram](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-republicans-renew-push-to-crack-down-on-abortion-pills-in-special-session-fort-worth-star-telegram/) - Meanwhile, another influential anti-abortion group in the state says Texas already has strong anti-abortion laws, so any efforts to enhance enforcement should be weighed carefully. Amy O'Donnell, communications director and incoming acting executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, expressed concern that bad actors could seek to file lawsuits for "personal gain." "We support enhancing enforcement against illegal distributors and traffickers of chemical abortion drugs," O'Donnell said. "With that in mind, new legislation should always focus on protecting unborn children and protecting potential harm to women from abusive partners and breaches of privacy for personal gain by non-injured parties."
- [Texas's new 'bounty hunter' bill gets blessing from key anti-abortion groups | Houston Chronicle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texass-new-bounty-hunter-bill-gets-blessing-from-key-anti-abortion-groups-houston-chronicle/) - Joe Pojman, the outgoing executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, had testified Friday that the previous version of the bill is “likely unconstitutional, ineffective, and will damage the pro-life reputation of this state.” “Do we want bounty hunters from anywhere in the country or beyond filing lawsuits in our state, seeking judgments of $100,000 or more? Vigilantes profiting from the death of an unborn child to whom they are entirely unconnected?” Pojman said. “Members, this, in our view, is not a pro-life policy.” But the group’s spokesperson, Amy O’Donnell, said on Monday that its legal counsel believes the updated version is “constitutionally sound” because it not only shields pregnant women from the lawsuits but also allows them to be plaintiffs.
- [‘Taking away a safety net’: How Texas further restricted Austinites’ access to abortion health care | KXAN](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/taking-away-a-safety-net-how-texas-further-restricted-austinites-access-to-abortion-health-care-kxan/) - The Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 33, which prohibits local governments from using taxpayer dollars on abortion-related expenses, just months after Austin’s fund was established. The bill, which supporters say help standardize the state’s policies to reflect Texan’s pro-life beliefs, effectively abolishes Austin’s fund. “Texas has made it clear through our elected officials that we’re a pro-life state and taxpayer funding for abortion travel or logistics violates both the law and the will of the people,” said Amy O’Donnell, a spokesperson for pro-life nonprofit Texas Alliance for Life.
- [How a little baby named Gemma helped write Texas law | Pregnancy Help News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/how-a-little-baby-named-gemma-helped-write-texas-law/) - But wait, there is more… collaborating with Texas Alliance for Life, we visited the bill author, Senator Kelly Hancock, and suggested, and the author accepted, life-affirming language that transformed and clarified the meaning of perinatal palliative care. Fatal language unfairly steals hope from every diagnosis experience, and its effect is pervasive. The original bill text spoke only of the diagnosis of life-threatening disabilities, and the resources offered were focused on the possible death of the child. That perspective sets up the expectation that the baby will die and assumes no hope. It speaks the language of hospice care instead of true palliative care. While some conditions are fatal and hospice is a beautiful and much-needed form of care, it is wrong to assume that every diagnosis fits that narrow definition.
- [Abortion clarification bill passes Texas House with overwhelming support](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-clarification-bill-passes-texas-house-with-overwhelming-support/) - Anti-abortion groups such as Texas Right to Life and Texas Alliance for Life have voiced approval, alongside physician groups such as the Texas Hospital Association and the Texas Medical Association.
- [Texas Senate approves proposal for 'Life Monument' at state Capitol | FOX 7](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-senate-approves-proposal-for-life-monument-at-state-capitol-fox-7/) - Ashley Sosa, from Texas Alliance for Life, said in an April committee meeting that the statue was already finished and ready for installation. "One day I hope to have kids of my own and walk through the Capitol grounds showing them a monument that beautifully honors the love, sacrifice and sacred bond between a mother and her child," Sosa said.
- [Republicans want an anti-abortion statue on display at Texas Capitol | Houston Chronicle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/republicans-want-an-anti-abortion-statue-on-display-at-texas-capitol-houston-chronicle/) - While the statue will be placed on public property, it will not be funded with public money. Ashley Sosa, of the Texas Alliance for Life, told a committee in the state Senate last month that it is being fully funded through private donors.
- [Bill allowing Texans to sue abortion pill distributors for $100,000 passes Texas Senate | KUT News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/bill-allowing-texans-to-sue-abortion-pill-distributors-for-100000-passes-texas-senate-kut-news/) - The bill garnered broad, bipartisan support, with endorsements from doctors, medical groups and prominent anti-abortion groups, including the Texas Alliance for Life.
- [Texas Senate passes bill clarifying when doctors can perform medically necessary abortions | FOX 7 Austin](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-senate-passes-bill-clarifying-when-doctors-can-perform-medically-necessary-abortions-fox-26-houston/) - "Since 2021, abortions in Texas have essentially ceased. As a Christian and a conservative, I celebrate that tens of thousands of tiny Texans have been saved and that Texas has led the way in protecting life nationwide," Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said after the bill's passage. "SB 31, which is only designed to provide legal clarity for doctors in rare cases when a mother’s life is threatened, is supported by Texas Right to Life, Texas Alliance for Life, and other life groups. I thank Sen. Hughes for his continued passionate defense of life."
- [War on Women Report: Trump Slashes Sexual Violence Prevention; GOP Targets Teens’ Repro Rights; Nebraska Abortion Funeral Bill Threatens Miscarriage Care | Ms. Magazine](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/war-on-women-report-trump-slashes-sexual-violence-prevention-gop-targets-teens-repro-rights-nebraska-abortion-funeral-bill-threatens-miscarriage-care-ms-magazine/) - New legislation from Florida and Texas is making it harder than ever for teenagers to access reproductive healthcare. Texas At the beginning of April, Texas Republicans introduced SB 2352, a bill targeting anyone who helps a teenager obtain an out-of-state abortion. (Texas is one of 12 states with total abortion bans.) SB 2352 would make it a second-degree felony to help anyone under the age of 18 travel out of state for an abortion, whether by transporting the minor or funding their travel (such as by giving them money for gas). Amy O’Donnell from antiabortion organization Texas Alliance for Life said the bill “is really just about protecting children.” However, Lucie Aravallo from the nonprofit Jane’s Due Process—which provides financial support and travel assistance to Texas teens (17 or younger) for abortion in states where it is legal—said the bill effectively takes community support away from teenagers: “Especially for young people that are in unsafe family systems, are in juvenile detention or in the current foster care system, this bill will currently limit any ability that they have to access abortion care, even out of state. We cannot believe that, with all of the problems the state is facing, that they are choosing to make it even harder for young people to access necessary care.”
- [Texas Senate unanimously passes bill to clarify medical exceptions in state's abortion ban](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-senate-unanimously-passes-bill-to-clarify-medical-exceptions-in-states-abortion-ban/) - The Texas Alliance for Life said 132 medically necessary abortions have taken place since Roe v. Wade was overturned in June 2022.
- [Texas Senate approves bill that would clarify when doctors can provide abortions | NBC News 4 San Antonio](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-senate-approves-bill-that-would-clarify-when-doctors-can-provide-abortions-nbc-news-4-san-antonio/) - Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement following the Texas Senate’s unanimous passage of Senate Bill 31, Life of the Mother Act, by Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Tyler: Since 2021, abortions in Texas have essentially ceased. As a Christian and a conservative, I celebrate that tens of thousands of tiny Texans have been saved and that Texas has led the way in protecting life nationwide. SB 31, which is only designed to provide legal clarity for doctors in rare cases when a mother’s life is threatened, is supported by Texas Right to Life, Texas Alliance for Life, and other life groups. I thank Sen. Hughes for his continued passionate defense of life.
- [Texas lawmakers ditch discussion on controversial bill that would make abortion murder | KUT NEWS](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-lawmakers-ditch-discussion-on-controversial-bill-that-would-make-abortion-murder-kut-news/) - But HB 2197 saw recent pushback from even the state’s strongest supporters of abortion restrictions. Texas Alliance for Life — which describes itself as a “pro-life organization whose goals are to protect innocent human life from conception through natural death” — is one of them. On Monday, the group’s X account posted a “legislative alert” advising followers to “oppose HB 2197, a bill to criminalize abortion for women— including the death penalty.” Ahead of Tuesday’s scheduled committee hearing on the bill, Texas Alliance for Life called on individuals to submit written testimony urging lawmakers to reject the bill, which it said would “deter women from seeking help & make it harder to stop illegal abortion providers.”
- [Texas legislators say abortion clarification bill will help. Advocates, survivors disagree | Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-legislators-say-abortion-clarification-bill-will-help-advocates-survivors-disagree-dallas-morning-news/) - The two identical bills have garnered support from anti-abortion rights advocates such as the leaders of Texas Right to Life and Texas Alliance for Life, and also from medical providers with the Texas Hospital Association and the Texas Medical Association.
- [Texas lawmakers try to clear up abortion law but risk reigniting centuries-old restrictions | NBC KCEN TV](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-lawmakers-try-to-clear-up-abortion-law-but-risk-reigniting-centuries-old-restrictions-nbc-kcen-tv/) - During a hearing in the House Public Health Committee on Monday, Democratic state lawmakers grilled anti-abortion groups. "You don't think this bill through, this clarification would change anything currently under the law otherwise that could restrict that," State Rep. John Bucy (D-Austin) asked Texas Alliance for Life Director Joe Pojman, who responded, "No, sir, absolutely not."
- ["Like an evil zombie": advocates say new abortion ban clarification could revive old ban | CBS Austin](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/like-an-evil-zombie-advocates-say-new-abortion-ban-clarification-could-revive-old-ban-cbs-austin/) - "No one should have a fear that the 1925 law is any different now than after this law than before the law, with respect to prosecuting women or assisting anyone to have an abortion," Dr. Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, replied. "It does not change it one iota."
- [KTRH Local Houston and Texas News Chip Roy Reintroduces Bill To Repeal Law Used To Throw Pro-Lifers In Prison | AM 740 KTRH NEW RADIO](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/ktrh-local-houston-and-texas-news-chip-roy-reintroduces-bill-to-repeal-law-used-to-throw-pro-lifers-in-prison-am-740-ktrh-new-radio/) - "To unfairly target pro-life advocates, while ignoring vandalism and violent acts against pregnancy centers in churches, and that's not justice" said Amy O'Donnell, communications director at Texas Alliance for Life, "We're very grateful to representative Chip Roy for seeking to protect peaceful pro-lifer's from the weaponization of the FACE act so that they continue." It would be a long overdue, and welcomed change as 97% of FACE act prosecutions have been against pro-life advocates.
- [Abbott Says Texas Abortion Ban Works Fine | Reform Austin](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abbott-says-texas-abortion-ban-works-fine-reform-austin/) - O’Donnell is wrong about no lives being lost. At least three women have died since the abortion ban was put in place. The latest bled to death in a Houston hospital because her doctor would not risk an abortion procedure that the hospital feared ran afoul of Texas law. Doctors who break abortion laws in Texas face 99 years in prison.
- [Texas bill that would clarify abortion access in emergencies draws rare bipartisan support | Houston Chronicle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-bill-that-would-clarify-abortion-access-in-emergencies-draws-rare-bipartisan-support-houston-chronicle/) - Anti-abortion groups in Texas have long held that the Texas abortion ban is clear as it is, and it’s misinformed doctors who don’t understand the law that are the problem. (In line with that sentiment at the time, Hughes penned an editorial in the Houston Chronicle titled, “I wrote Texas' abortion law. It's plenty clear about medical emergencies.”) But Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, said by making small tweaks that make the law more consistent across codes, a little can go a long way toward making it easier for doctors and lawyers to interpret it.
- [Senate panel OKs revised version of abortion ban clarification bill. Here's what changed. | Austin American Statesman](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/senate-panel-oks-revised-version-of-abortion-ban-clarification-bill-heres-what-changed-austin-american-statesman/) - SB 31's GOP sponsors and major anti-abortion groups, such as Texas Alliance for Life and Texas Right to Life, supported the introduced versions of the bill, which said patients must face risk of death or “substantial loss of a major bodily function” but did not require that a “life-threatening condition” cause these risks, unlike current law. However, some Republicans in the Texas House objected. "I think a lot of the pro-life community are worried that when you start making exceptions, they'll become checkboxes to get around and get right back to elective abortion on demand," state Rep. Mike Schofield, R-Katy, said during a House Public Health Committee hearing on HB 44 on April 7.
- [Lt. Gov. Patrick thanks Sen. Hughes following ‘Life of the Mother Act’ passage | KETK](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/lt-gov-patrick-thanks-sen-hughes-following-life-of-the-mother-act-passage-ketk/) - “Since 2021, abortions in Texas have essentially ceased,” Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said. “As a Christian and a conservative, I celebrate that tens of thousands of tiny Texans have been saved and that Texas has led the way in protecting life nationwide. SB 31, which is only designed to provide legal clarity for doctors in rare cases when a mother’s life is threatened, is supported by Texas Right to Life, Texas Alliance for Life, and other life groups. I thank Sen. Hughes for his continued passionate defense of life.”
- [Gov. Abbott signs Hughes’ Life of the Mother abortion bill | Yahoo News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/gov-abbott-signs-hughes-life-of-the-mother-abortion-bill-yahoo-news/) - Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick thanked Hughes in a statement after the bill was unanimously passed by the Texas Senate on April 29. “Since 2021, abortions in Texas have essentially ceased,” Patrick said. “As a Christian and a conservative, I celebrate that tens of thousands of tiny Texans have been saved and that Texas has led the way in protecting life nationwide. SB 31, which is only designed to provide legal clarity for doctors in rare cases when a mother’s life is threatened, is supported by Texas Right to Life, Texas Alliance for Life, and other life groups. I thank Sen. Hughes for his continued passionate defense of life.”
- [For most Texans, abortion access unchanged after legislative session | The Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/for-most-texans-abortion-access-unchanged-after-legislative-session-the-dallas-morning-news/) - With a year and a half until the next legislative session, there are also non-legislative campaigns that could move the needle on Texans’ abortion access. Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, said his focus for now is on the enforcement of Texas’ existing law. Pojman said he’ll be watching for the implementation of continuing education training under the abortion clarification bill. He also wants to see district attorneys take more enforcement action against doctors and others who provide abortion care or access. Pojman, like Seago, is opposed to medication abortion. But he thinks the solution is the enforcement of existing law rather than additional legislation. “We do have a problem with drugs being brought illegally into Texas for chemical abortions,” Pojman said. “I’d like to see more aggressive activity by district attorneys to prosecute those crimes.”
- [Texas appeals court blocks San Antonio from funding abortion out of state | Washington Times](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-appeals-court-blocks-san-antonio-from-funding-abortion-out-of-state/) - “Cities should be promoting the extensive network of resources Texas offers to support women facing unplanned pregnancies, including life-affirming services through pregnancy centers, maternity homes and adoption agencies,” said Amy O’Donnell, a spokeswoman for Texas Alliance for Life.
- [Couple has ‘bittersweet’ journey after Trisomy 18 diagnosis with ninth pregnancy | LIVE ACTION](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/human-interestcouple-has-bittersweet-journey-after-trisomy-18-diagnosis-with-ninth-pregnancy-live-action/) - “I wasn’t going to give up” When Cooper told the doctor she and her husband were pro-life and wouldn’t consider an abortion, the doctor was taken aback at her response. “To us, it was such a kick in the gut,” Cooper said. “She saw no value in our son’s life. She saw only his problems.” One woman’s opinion didn’t stop Cooper from seeking medical care for her son. She arranged to have an echocardiogram and blood work to uncover more information about his condition. The echocardiogram showed a small hole in her son’s heart. Cooper said, “I wasn’t going to give up. I found a high-risk physician who was pro-life. I also saw my regular obstetrician as well. He was more willing to allowing my husband to accompany me to appointments, which was a relief.”
- [Texas ‘Life of the Mother Act’ undergoes clarifying revisions | Live Action](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-life-of-the-mother-act-undergoes-clarifying-revisions-live-action/) - Executive Director of Texas Alliance for Life, Dr. Joe Pojman, also testified in favor of the legislation prior to its revisions, and cited data reported by the Department of Health and Human Services of the 151 abortions labeled under the “medically necessary” exception from the overturning of Roe through November 2024. Dr. Pojman stated, “No doctor has been prosecuted, sued, or sanctioned for any of those 151 abortions. No woman has lost her life for lack of an exception.”
- [Texas abortion clarification bill has broad support, but some say it doesn’t do enough | The Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-abortion-clarification-bill-has-broad-support-but-some-say-it-doesnt-do-enough-the-dallas-morning-news/) - Prominent anti-abortion rights advocates — including president of Texas Right to Life John Seago and founder of the Texas Alliance for Life Joe Pojman — also testified in favor of the bill.
- [Texas Abortions Drop to 0, Law Saves Women and Babies | LifeNews.com](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-abortions-drop-to-0-law-saves-women-and-babies-lifenews-com/) - “Governor Abbott is absolutely right — no changes to the medical necessity exception language in the law are needed,” said Amy O’Donnell, Communications Director for Texas Alliance for Life. “These numbers continue to prove that Texas’ pro-life laws are working as Governor Abbott and the Legislature intended, saving unborn lives while allowing doctors to provide medically necessary abortions when a woman’s life or health is at risk.”
- [In 2024, Texas’ Pro-Life Laws Saved Countless Women And Unborn Babies | The Federalist](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/in-2024-texas-pro-life-laws-saved-countless-women-and-unborn-babies-the-federalist/) - “These numbers make it absolutely clear that Texas’ pro-life laws are protecting women and unborn babies in our state,” Communications Director for Texas Alliance for Life Amy O’Donnell said in a statement. “No doctor has been prosecuted, sued, or sanctioned for providing an abortion to save a woman’s life. No woman has lost her life for lack of an exception in the law. Misinformation suggesting otherwise spreads unnecessary fear among pregnant women and misleads the public about what our laws actually say.” Despite its effective elimination of elective abortions, Texas still recorded 54 total abortions in 2024, which were all completed under the exceptions outlined in state statutes. That number is down from the 62 exception abortions recorded in 2023.
- [Texas’ abortion ban, among the strictest in the U.S., could get even stricter | The Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-abortion-ban-among-the-strictest-in-the-u-s-could-get-even-stricter-the-dallas-morning-news/) - “It’s highly illegal in Texas,” said Joe Pojman, founder and executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. “It is the same offense as performing an illegal abortion in Texas.” Legal experts have said the law isn’t so black-and-white, particularly because a number of other states have enacted shield laws that protect health care providers from other states’ abortion bans.
- [Thousands of abortion opponents march to Capitol for 'Texas Rally for Life' | KENS 5](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/thousands-of-abortion-opponents-march-to-capitol-for-texas-rally-for-life-kens-5/) - "Just because you're given a difficult diagnosis doesn't mean that abortion is the only answer," Cooper said. Texas has some of the strictest abortion restrictions in the nation. Cooper, who works as a public policy analyst for Texas Alliance for Life, said she doesn't want to see any expansion of the very narrow exceptions to the state's near-total abortion ban. "We don't want our laws weakened to allow those children to be aborted," Cooper said. "They deserve to be protected by law, and those mothers deserve to be supported." U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, who represents Texas, was slated to be the featured speaker with top billing at the rally, but couldn't make it in person as the Senate has been working through the weekend to vote on President Donald Trump's cabinet picks. Cornyn sent an audio message that organizers played at the rally. In it, he praised the abortion laws that are on the books in Texas. "I can say without a doubt that Texas is the most pro-life state in the entire nation," Cornyn said. "We have set an undeniable example of how to protect those who cannot protect themselves." In the early days of the 89th legislative session, there's been a push among top Republican leaders to clarify when Texas doctors can perform abortions.
- [How ‘cleanup’ of Texas abortion law could play out this legislative session | The Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/how-cleanup-of-texas-abortion-law-could-play-out-this-legislative-session-the-dallas-morning-news/) - Joe Pojman, the founder and executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, said his organization wants to focus on educating doctors and other health care workers about the abortion ban as it stands — without rewriting the law itself. “We don’t think the law needs to be changed,” Pojman said. Pojman pointed to the lack of guidance from medical groups, and faulted them for the ensuing confusion among medical providers. The Texas Medical Board did issue guidance in June, but did not list specific exceptions to the abortion ban.
- [President Trump Takes First Step to Overturn Joe Biden’s Abortion Agenda | Life News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/president-trump-takes-first-step-to-overturn-joe-bidens-abortion-agenda-life-news/) - Pro-life advocates greeted the taxpayer-funded website’s closure with enthusiasm. “Could this be the start of Making America Pro-Life Again?!” asked Kristan Hawkins of Students for Life of America. “Let’s go!” enthused the Texas Alliance for Life. The website went offline the same day news broke that Cecile Richards, the CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America from 2006 to 2018, died at the age of 67 from a glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. During her 12 years leading the nation’s largest abortion business, “Richards increased the number of abortions Planned Parenthood carried out each year by almost 70,000,” wrote Mary Szoch, director of the Center for Human Dignity at Family Research Council.
- [Hundreds gather at Huston-Tillotson University for Austin Women’s March | Spectrum News 1](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/hundreds-gather-at-huston-tillotson-university-for-austin-womens-march-spectrum-news-1/) - Texas Alliance for Life is gearing up for their anti-abortion rally and march at the state capital next Saturday. The group’s communications director, Amy O’Donnell, says next weekend’s annual Texas Rally for Life, takes place on the Saturday following the anniversary of Roe v Wade. “It’s an opportunity for pro lifers to come together and let the media and our elected officials know that Texans still value life,” said O’Donnell. She adds that this year they are expecting thousands of people to attend.
- [Abortion pills by mail surge despite Texas' bans. How long can it last? | Opinion | Austin American-Statesman](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-pills-by-mail-surge-despite-texas-bans-how-long-can-it-last-opinion-austin-american-statesman/) - Joe Pojman, the founder and executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, is also astonished by the rise of telehealth abortion – for entirely different reasons. “It makes no sense that any responsible doctor would send pills to a woman out of state without ever examining that person personally, and without having a license to practice medicine in Texas,” said Pojman, who also asserted that medication abortion is dangerous, despite more than 100 studies finding it to be safe and effective. “If it were happening in any other specialty of medicine, I think people would be outraged.”
- [Why Paxton’s abortion lawsuit against NY doctor may be one salvo in a long war | The Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/why-paxtons-abortion-lawsuit-against-ny-doctor-may-be-one-salvo-in-a-long-war-the-dallas-morning-news/) - Joe Pojman, founder and executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, said his focus is on shoring up alternatives to abortion, potentially with more state funding. Neither Seago or Pojman expect to see efforts to restrict Texans from traveling out-of-state for abortions. Pojman in particular said a travel ban would be unconstitutional. According to Seago, while there are policies on the table to prevent minors from being taken for out-of-state abortion care without parental approval, he and other abortion opponents are not seeking to restrict adults’ travel.
- [Texas’ restrictive abortion law sends Houston teen on cross-country odyssey for help | Houston Landing](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-restrictive-abortion-law-sends-houston-teen-on-cross-country-odyssey-for-help-houston-landing-2/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, called J’s situation “heartbreaking” and said he wished that her sister had guided the teenager to one of the dozens of state-funded crisis pregnancy centers in Houston. “I wish the sister would have helped her sibling find an agency in Houston to help her give birth to the child,” Pojman said. “It’s a tragedy that this woman would want to go to extreme lengths to end her pregnancy rather than go to one of these centers that is probably within 10 miles of where she lives so she could successfully carry the child, give birth, and give them up for adoption if that’s her decision.”
- [Feminist Roundup: The Best and Worst Quotes of 2024 | Ms. Magazine](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/feminist-roundup-the-best-and-worst-quotes-of-2024-ms-magazine/) - “I do believe the Texas laws are working as designed.”
- [Texas AG Ken Paxton Sues to Stop Abortionist From Illegally Mailing Abortion Pills | Life News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-ag-ken-paxton-sues-to-stop-abortionist-from-illegally-mailing-abortion-pills-life-news/) - The Texas Human Life Protection Act protects unborn children from abortion, by surgical and chemical methods, except when medically necessary to prevent the loss of the mother’s life or health. That law empowers the Texas Attorney General to bring a lawsuit against violators for at least $100,000 per violation. Texas law further prohibits the distribution of abortion-inducing drugs through courier, delivery, or mail services and telemedicine prescriptions from out-of-state doctors who do not possess a full Texas medical license. “This case underscores the importance of protecting the health and safety of women and unborn babies in Texas,” said Amy O’Donnell, Communications Director for Texas Alliance for Life. “When an out-of-state doctor flagrantly violates our laws and endangers women’s lives, accountability is critical. Texas’ pro-life laws exist to protect women and babies, and this lawsuit is a necessary step in defending those protections.”
- [Pregnancy loss in a post-Roe landscape | Spectrum News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pregnancy-loss-in-a-post-roe-landscape-spectrum-news/) - Amy O’Donnell, director of communications with Texas Alliance for Life, an anti-abortion group, supports the decision. “Texas law allows doctors to exercise their reasonable medical judgment when they are treating a pregnant patient who has a condition that presents a threat to her life, or a threat of substantial risk of impairment of a major bodily function,” she said. Donnell acknowledged that some of the plaintiffs named in the lawsuit should have received better care. “We do believe that when a doctor needs to intervene to save a woman’s life, that protection does need to be in place,” she said. But O’Donnell defends the law as it stands. “Despite what they’re saying, that the laws are confusing or that women are being harmed, the law is very clear,” O’Donnell said. Regardless of politics
- [How the Find Out PAC, Democrats seek to break GOP's lock on Texas Supreme Court | Austin American-Statesman](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/how-the-find-out-pac-democrats-seek-to-break-gops-lock-on-texas-supreme-court-austin-american-statesman-2/) - For Joe Pojman, director of anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life, the Find Out PAC is barking up the wrong tree. "They lost in the Legislature, so now they're trying to get the court to legislate from the bench, and I think they're misrepresenting that issue to voters," Pojman said in an interview with the Statesman. "This PAC is lobbying the wrong body." Texas Alliance for Life and Texas Right to Life have both endorsed the Republican slate of state Supreme Court justices, with the latter group donating thousands per candidate, according to campaign finance reports. Pojman asserted that Texas Alliance for Life endorses based on judicial philosophy, not on the likelihood a justice will share its political beliefs.
- [New survey says doctors feel negatively impacted after Texas abortion ban | Spectrum News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/new-survey-says-doctors-feel-negatively-impacted-after-texas-abortion-ban-spectrum-news/) - “It seems to me this is another skewed study coming out at an election time that seeks to paint a dire picture,” said Amy O’Donnell with Texas Alliance for Life. Anti-abortion advocates add the survey paints an unfair picture of a health crisis. “Where we won’t have the number of OBGYNs necessary to meet the demands of our women, while at the same time saying that we don’t have any lack of residency spots being filled,” said O’Donnell.
- [Anti-abortion group says 'blame does not fall' on Texas law after woman's miscarriage death | KVUE NEWS](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/anti-abortion-group-says-blame-does-not-fall-on-texas-law-after-womans-miscarriage-death-kvue-news/) - "Deaths are tragic and preventable deaths even more so," said Texas Alliance For Life communications director Amy O'Donnell. O'Donnell said doctors shouldn't be confused about the law, and that even in 2021 it was clear. She said Barnica deserved a doctor who understood the law. "They want to place blame where blame does not fall," said O'Donnell. "Physicians have to provide the standard of care exercising their reasonable medical judgment to perform life-saving abortions before the threat to a mother's life is imminent, and Texas law allows that."
- [Pro-abortion Texas Democrats try to flip state’s supreme court | Catholic Vote](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pro-abortion-texas-democrats-try-to-flip-states-supreme-court-catholic-vote/) - Joe Pojman, director of the pro-life Texas Alliance for Life, criticized the Find Out PAC for attempting to “legislate from the bench” to push its abortion agenda after defeats in the legislature. Referring to the abortion lobby group, Pojman told the American-Statesman in a recent interview, “They lost in the Legislature, so now they’re trying to get the court to legislate from the bench, and I think they’re misrepresenting that issue to voters. This PAC is lobbying the wrong body.” Texas Alliance for Life and Texas Right to Life have both endorsed the Republican slate of state Supreme Court justices.
- [Pregnancy loss in a post-Roe landscape | Spectrum News 1](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pregnancy-loss-in-a-post-roe-landscape-spectrum-news-1/) - Amy O’Donnell, Director of Communications with Texas Alliance for Life, an anti-abortion group, supports the decision. “Texas law allows doctors to exercise their reasonable medical judgment when they are treating a pregnant patient who has a condition that presents a threat to her life, or a threat of substantial risk of impairment of a major bodily function,” she said. Donnell acknowledged that some of the plaintiffs named in the lawsuit should have received better care. “We do believe that when a doctor needs to intervene [perform an abortion] to save a woman’s life, that protection does need to be in place,” she said. But O’Donnell defends the law as it stands. “Despite what they’re saying, that the laws are confusing or that women are being harmed, the law is very clear,” O’Donnell said.
- [How the Find Out PAC, Democrats seek to break GOP's lock on Texas Supreme Court | Austin American Statesman](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/how-the-find-out-pac-democrats-seek-to-break-gops-lock-on-texas-supreme-court-austin-american-statesman/) - For Joe Pojman, director of anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life, the Find Out PAC is barking up the wrong tree. "They lost in the Legislature, so now they're trying to get the court to legislate from the bench, and I think they're misrepresenting that issue to voters," Pojman said in an interview with the Statesman. "This PAC is lobbying the wrong body." Texas Alliance for Life and Texas Right to Life have both endorsed the Republican slate of state Supreme Court justices, with the latter group donating thousands per candidate, according to campaign finance reports. Pojman asserted that Texas Alliance for Life endorses based on judicial philosophy, not on the likelihood a justice will share its political beliefs.
- [Abortion is on the ballot in 10 states this election. Why not Texas? | The Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-is-on-the-ballot-in-10-states-this-election-why-not-texas-the-dallas-morning-news/) - “Texans have shown time and time again they support pro-life politics,” Seago said. “We’re very confident this trend will continue.” Another anti-abortion group, Texas Alliance for Life, acknowledged the vote would be difficult to predict. Joe Pojman, founder and executive director of the Austin-based organization, said a ballot measure in Texas would attract a frenzied fight with out-of-state money. “We’re a huge state of national interest and would likely draw a tremendous amount of money on both sides,” Pojman said. “It’s hard to say.”
- [Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Committee wants to review abortion-related deaths | Spectrum News 1](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-maternal-mortality-and-morbidity-committee-wants-to-review-abortion-related-deaths-spectrum-news-1/) - “Because when we gather this data, we want to understand the true deaths in the state of Texas that are occurring because of abortion,” said Amy O’Donnell with Texas Alliance for Life.
- [Texas AG Ken Paxton suing city of Austin over abortion travel funds | FOX 7](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-ag-ken-paxton-suing-city-of-austin-over-abortion-travel-funds-fox-7/) - Amy O'Donnell is the communications director at Texas Alliance for Life. "They are far better educating and pointing women towards the help and support and hope available than just advocating for them to take the lives of their unborn children," said O'Donnell.
- [New legal complaint from Texas women underscores conflict between federal guidance, state abortion restrictions | Spectrum News 1](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/new-legal-complaint-from-texas-women-underscores-conflict-between-federal-guidance-state-abortion-restrictions-spectrum-news-1/) - “Our laws allow physicians to perform life saving abortions as necessary to save a woman's life. There's no conflict there,” Amy O’Donnell, communications director for Texas Alliance for Life, told Spectrum News.
- [Los abortos caen a casi cero en Texas | La Prensa](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/los-abortos-caen-a-casi-cero-en-texas-la-prensa/) - “Además, durante este período, los médicos informaron haber realizado 102 abortos médicamente necesarios, cinco de ellos en marzo, todo s en hospitales”, informó Texas Alliance for Life.
- [Data shows Texas doctors perform abortions to save life of the mother, despite claims from politicians, media | Fox News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/data-shows-texas-doctors-perform-abortions-to-save-life-of-the-mother-despite-claims-from-politicians-media-fox-news/) - "The latest report reaffirms that Kamala Harris’ dire claims about Texas’ protective abortion laws are completely baseless," Amy O’Donnell, Texas Alliance for Life’s communications director, said of the data in a press release. "Texas’ laws continue to save unborn babies from abortion while also protecting women’s lives in those rare and tragic cases where pregnancy endangers a pregnant woman’s life or health."
- [Texas woman who fled state for abortion makes case for Harris campaign | Reuters](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-woman-who-fled-state-for-abortion-makes-case-for-harris-campaign-reuters/) - “It is heartbreaking to hear of any family facing a tragic diagnosis for their unborn child,” said Amy O’Donnell, Texas Alliance for Life’s Communications Director. “At the same time, Texas Alliance for Life does not support taking the life of an unborn child because of a life-limiting or fatal diagnosis.”
- [Texas Alliance for Life clarifies DNC misrepresentation of pro-life laws](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-alliance-for-life-clarifies-dnc-misrepresentation-of-pro-life-laws/) - “What they’re promoting is far from freedom,” Texas Alliance for Life stated.“[I]t’s the most radical push for abortion on demand that we’ve ever seen at the expense of unborn babies’ lives.” According to the pro-life organization, the DNC was marked by claims that pro-life laws are harming women by denying life-saving care, with a particular emphasis on the case of Amanda Zurawski. Zurawski’s story, shared by the DNC, recounts how, at 18 weeks pregnant, her water broke. Zurawski was told that her life was at risk, but that the baby was still alive. She was instructed to wait for an abortion until the baby either died or she showed signs of severe infection. Her doctor’s delay in treatment caused Zurawski to develop sepsis, putting her life in great danger. According to Texas Alliance for Life, Zurawki’s story has been “misrepresented” for over a year, and it is widely and incorrectly believed that Amanda Zurawski’s life was risked because of restrictions on abortion. However, Texas Alliance for Life clarified that Texas law permits immediate abortions to protect a woman’s life, and that the delay in Zurawski’s case was a result of medical mismanagement rather than legal restrictions.
- [Pro-Life Laws Result in 'Zero Abortions in Texas  | The Iowa Standard](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pro-life-laws-result-in-zero-abortions-in-texas-the-iowa-standard/) - A new report is proving that the Lone Star State’s pro-life laws are working, with elective abortions dropping to “zero.” According to the Texas Alliance for Life and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, there have been less than 70 elective abortions in Texas since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and absolutely none over the course of the past two years. The Texas Alliance for Life observed that “for the first 21 months following the United States Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade … reported elective abortions in Texas have consistently dropped from thousands per month to zero.” In the months preceding the Supreme Court’s landmark Dobbs decision, elective abortions in Texas exceeded 2,000 per month. January 2022 saw 2,531 elective abortions, February saw 2,513, March and April each saw over 3,000, and May and June each saw in excess of 2,500. Following the Supreme Court’s ruling at the end of June, elective abortions dropped off steeply — to only 67 in July of 2022. Beginning in August of 2022, as Texas’s “Human Life Protection Act” went into effect, absolutely zero elective abortions have been reported.
- [Texas women denied abortions for ectopic pregnancies file complaints against hospitals | USA TODAY](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-women-denied-abortions-for-ectopic-pregnancies-file-complaints-against-hospitals-usa-today/) - The groups that advocated for the bans, however, maintain that medical exceptions to the ban protect women's lives and health while preserving the fetuses they carry. Texas Alliance for Life in monthly news releases has highlighted that between 1 in 10 "medical-necessity" abortions have been recorded in Texas each month since Roe v. Wade was overturned.
- [Pro-Life Laws Result in ‘Zero’ Abortions in Texas | The Washington Stand](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pro-life-laws-result-in-zero-abortions-in-texas-the-washington-stand/) - The Texas Alliance for Life observed that “for the first 21 months following the United States Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade … reported elective abortions in Texas have consistently dropped from thousands per month to zero.”
- [Ride to Decide comes to North Texas with pro-abortion message as election season heats up | abc 8](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/ride-to-decide-comes-to-north-texas-with-pro-abortion-message-as-election-season-heats-up-abc-8/) - While – pro-life groups – like Texas Alliance For Life see Harris as a threat to everything they’ve worked for. “If Vice President Harris does firmly land on the Democratic ticket, she will continue that track record and at the end of the day, a crusade for abortion on demand up to birth at taxpayer expense, and even pushing for that at a federal level,” said Texas Alliance for Life communication director Amy O’Donnell.
- ['Ride to Decide' bus tour discusses abortion rights | Fox 7](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/ride-to-decide-bus-tour-discusses-abortion-rights-fox-7/) - "Lives are at stake in this conversation," Texas Alliance for Life Amy O’Donnell said. "It's tragic that people are crusading around in this bus advocating about taking unborn babies' lives and in so doing, misrepresenting our law, misrepresenting the poor medical care that some of them received and trying to blame it on our laws," O’Donnell said.
- [Intersectional feminist student group sponsors 'emergency contraception,' 'Plan C' abortion pills | Campus Reform](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/intersectional-feminist-student-group-sponsors-emergency-contraception-plan-c-abortion-pills-campus-reform/) - Dr. Joe Pojman, Executive Director of Texas Alliance for Life, told Campus Reform: “We are saddened that the WRA appears to provide no resources or referrals for students with unplanned pregnancies who desire or might desire to continue their pregnancies to birth and keep the baby or place the baby for adoption. Surely pregnancy, parenting, and adoption are choices that should be made available.”
- [Abortion is key issue heading into 2024 election, politicians say | Fox 7](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-is-key-issue-heading-into-2024-election-politicians-say-fox-7-2/) - "There are clear exceptions for women in Texas," Texas Alliance for Life Amy O’Donnell said.
- [State of Texas: ‘School choice’ plan poised to pass after runoff wins for Abbott-backed candidates | KXAN-TV](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/state-of-texas-school-choice-plan-poised-to-pass-after-runoff-wins-for-abbott-backed-candidates-kxan-tv/) - The Texas Alliance for Life, after submitting a brief to the court in support of the abortion ban, praised the ruling Friday. “The Texas Supreme Court justices understand that their role is to look at the law and interpret it – not make the law,” Alliance for Life’s Amy O’Donnell said. O’Donnell also said the doctors who believed they could not provide medical abortions misinterpreted the law and put their patients at risk, pointing to 81 cases in which doctors performed medical abortions through Dec. 2023 without consequences. “Clearly, we see doctors in Texas know that they can intervene, while at the same time we hear cases where some doctors are confused about the clarity and the language of her law,” O’Donnell said. “For that reason, we are in support of the Texas Medical Board providing guidelines for doctors.”
- [Texas has some of the most restrictive abortion laws in the U.S. Could they get stricter? | Fort Worth Star-Telegram](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-has-some-of-the-most-restrictive-abortion-laws-in-the-u-s-could-they-get-stricter-fort-worth-star-telegram/) - Texas Alliance for Life, another anti-abortion group, wants continued support for the state’s Thriving Texas Families Program to help connect women with an unplanned pregnancy with resources, said Jo Pojman, the group’s executive director. He doesn’t expect major changes to Texas’ current laws restricting abortion access. As for extending criminal penalties to abortion patients: “We think that’s a terrible idea,” he said.
- [Aumentan muertes de bebés en Texas tras aplicación de ley que restringe el aborto: estudio | aldiadallas](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/aumentan-muertes-de-bebes-en-texas-tras-aplicacion-de-ley-que-restringe-el-aborto-estudio-aldiadallas/) - Amy O’Donnell, directora de comunicación de Texas Alliance for Life, dijo que el resultado del estudio no es ninguna sorpresa porque la tasa de natalidad en Texas ha aumentado después de la aprobación de la ley y que por lo tanto las muertes de bebés aumentan también. Lea también: Demócratas de Texas apoyan derecho al aborto y se oponen a vales escolares, en convención “Perder a un hijo es difícil, pero abortar a ese niño no elimina la pérdida; le quita al bebé no nacido y a la familia tiempo juntos, por corto que sea”, dijo en una declaración. “La vida de los bebés a los que se les diagnostica discapacidades fatales o limitantes vale y merecen ser tratados con dignidad”.
- [Infant and newborn deaths up 13% since Texas abortion ban took effect, study shows | CBS NEWS](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/infant-and-newborn-deaths-up-13-since-texas-abortion-ban-took-effect-study-shows-cbs-news/) - O'Donnell said everyone deserves a chance at life, even if the diagnosis says otherwise, "we know that sometimes those diagnoses are wrong." She added, "It is heartbreaking to think that there are any families out there who abort babies based on a diagnosis that is not even accurate."
- [New study finds increasing infant deaths in Texas after implementation of SB 8 | The Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/new-study-finds-increasing-infant-deaths-in-texas-after-implementation-of-sb-8-the-dallas-morning-news/) - Amy O’Donnell, communications director for the Texas Alliance for Life, said the results of the study are not surprising, as birth rates in Texas have increased after the passage of abortion bans and infant deaths would therefore increase as well. “Losing a child is difficult, but aborting that child doesn’t take away the loss, and it robs the unborn child and family of time together, however short that may be,” she said in a statement. “The lives of babies diagnosed with fatal or life-limiting disabilities have value and worth and are worthy of being treated with dignity.”
- [In wake of Supreme Court ruling, Biden administration tells doctors to provide emergency abortions | ABC News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/in-wake-of-supreme-court-ruling-biden-administration-tells-doctors-to-provide-emergency-abortions-abc-news/) - The Texas Alliance for Life responded to the letter by saying the Biden administration “falsely suggests that Idaho and other state pro-life laws fail to protect women facing life-threatening emergencies during pregnancy.” “This is untrue,” the anti-abortion group said in a statement. “All state pro-life laws provide an abortion exception for those rare but tragic circumstances in which a pregnancy poses a threat to a mother’s life, including circumstances when death is not imminent. Those include Texas and Idaho.”
- [Why Texas Republicans aren't talking about abortion ahead of the primaries | Houston Chronicles](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/why-texas-republicans-arent-talking-about-abortion-ahead-of-the-primaries-houston-chronicles/) - “I think they see that the laws that we have are working as the Legislature intended,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. “The laws are saving babies and saving women’s lives.”
- [NEWSBREAKTexas Supreme Court upholds Human Life Protection Act after legal challenge | Live Action](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/newsbreaktexas-supreme-court-upholds-human-life-protection-act-after-legal-challenge-live-action/) - The Texas Alliance for Life celebrated as well. “We are ecstatic that the Texas Supreme Court has allowed legal protections from elective abortions for unborn babies to continue while acknowledging that doctors can perform abortions to save women’s lives,” Amy O’Donnell, Texas Alliance for Life’s Communications Director, said in an e-mailed press release. “The law can continue to save babies’ lives and, in rare and tragic cases, save women’s lives, just as the Legislature intended.”
- [Supreme Court ruling clashes with abortion bans | The Journal Record](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/supreme-court-ruling-clashes-with-abortion-bans-the-journal-record/) - The Texas Alliance for Life responded to the letter by saying the Biden administration “falsely suggests that Idaho and other state pro-life laws fail to protect women facing life-threatening emergencies during pregnancy.” “This is untrue,” the anti-abortion group said in a statement. “All state pro-life laws provide an abortion exception for those rare but tragic circumstances in which a pregnancy poses a threat to a mother’s life, including circumstances when death is not imminent. Those include Texas and Idaho.”
- [ANALYSISIs Biden’s HHS pushing propaganda about ’emergency abortions’? You be the judge.](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/analysisis-bidens-hhs-pushing-propaganda-about-emergency-abortions-you-be-the-judge/) - The Texas Alliance for Life responded to the Biden HHS letter in a press release, saying that the Biden administration “falsely suggests that Idaho and other state pro-life laws fail to protect women facing life-threatening emergencies during pregnancy.”
- [Biden Admin directive on abortion could protect Texas doctors from political prosecution | CBS AUSTIN](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/biden-admin-directive-on-abortion-could-protect-texas-doctors-from-political-prosecution-cbs-austin/) - Texas has a total ban on abortion, starting at conception-- the only exemption is if the mother's life is at risk; so this federal directive is already written into state law. Texas Alliance for Life spokeswoman, Amy O'Donnell said, "We know that there are some organizations who want to put laws in place that prosecute women who seek abortion; Texas Alliance for Life does not support those laws."
- [What is the federal law at the center of the Supreme Court’s latest abortion case? | AP](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/what-is-the-federal-law-at-the-center-of-the-supreme-courts-latest-abortion-case-ap/)
- [ANALYSISDEBUNKED: Study claiming Texas’ pro-life law caused more infant deaths is meant to mislead | Live Action](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/analysisdebunked-study-claiming-texas-pro-life-law-caused-more-infant-deaths-is-meant-to-mislead-live-action/) - Rather, we should adopt the bold attitude of Amy O’Donnell, spokesperson for Texas Alliance for Life, who told USA Today: “We don’t apologize for the fact that we don’t support discrimination against children facing disabilities or fatal diagnoses in or out of the womb. And that’s the line that we just believe should not be crossed.”
- [In Texas, Infant Mortality Rose After Abortion Ban | The New York Times](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/in-texas-infant-mortality-rose-after-abortion-ban-the-new-york-times/) - Abortion opponents say that fetuses, regardless of a fatal diagnosis, “deserve every chance at life,” said Amy O’Donnell, the communications director for Texas Alliance for Life. “It is heart-wrenching for any parent to lose a child, and our sympathies go out to families who have experienced such loss,” she said. “Nevertheless, no disease, disability or disorder justifies abortion.”
- [Abortion funds fight on in Texas, opponents plan new fronts two years after Dobbs decision | The Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-funds-fight-on-in-texas-opponents-plan-new-fronts-two-years-after-dobbs-decision-the-dallas-morning-news/) - “As we celebrate this anniversary, we reaffirm our commitment to building a culture of life in Texas — to make abortion unthinkable as we educate Texans on the vast resources and support available to help women and families in need,” Texas Alliance for Life executive director Joe Pojman said in a statement. “The more women become aware of the resources available, the less likely they will be to seek chemical abortion drugs trafficked illegally into our state, putting their health, lives, and future fertility on the line, or travel out of state to end the life of their unborn child through abortion.”
- [Five abortions a month: How Dobbs changed Texas | CBS AUSTIN](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/five-abortions-a-month-how-dobbs-changed-texas-cbs-austin/) - “We can see that there are doctors in Texas who clearly understand that the law allows them to intervene [perform an abortion] to save a woman's life,” said Amy O’Donnell with Texas Alliance for Life. “Not a single woman has lost their life, and no doctor has faced any kind of prosecution, lost their medical license or faced any penalties.”
- [Texas' anti-abortion heartbeat law aimed to save babies, but more infants died. | USA TODAY](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-anti-abortion-heartbeat-law-aimed-to-save-babies-but-more-infants-died-usa-today/) - Amy O’Donnell, a spokesperson for Texas Alliance for Life, said the study’s findings didn’t come as a surprise. She said babies born with disabilities and even fatal anomalies deserve a chance at life, even if that means a newborn dies after birth from a condition doctors anticipated would be lethal. The death of a child is not easy, she acknowledged. She noted that her nonprofit offers resources for families grieving from such losses. Amy O’Donnell, a spokesperson for Texas Alliance for Life, said the study’s findings didn’t come as a surprise. She said babies born with disabilities and even fatal anomalies deserve a chance at life, even if that means a newborn dies after birth from a condition doctors anticipated would be lethal. The death of a child is not easy, she acknowledged. She noted that her nonprofit offers resources for families grieving from such losses. “In Texas, we celebrate every unborn child's life saved. We treasure the fact that our laws are protecting women's lives,” she said. “We don't apologize for the fact that we don't support discrimination against children facing disabilities or fatal diagnoses in or out of the womb. And that's the line that we just believe should not be crossed.”
- [Five abortions a month: How Dobbs changed Texas | Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/five-abortions-a-month-how-dobbs-changed-texas-texas-tribune/) - “Our law allowed that doctor to intervene [perform an abortion] sooner, and so that's not an issue with the law,” O’Donnell said. “Her story is heartbreaking, but it is not an outcome that's based on Texas law, but just a doctor who didn't perform the life-saving abortion.”
- [DIY abortion attempts three times as prevalent in Texas as other states, study finds | Houston Chronicle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/diy-abortion-attempts-three-times-as-prevalent-in-texas-as-other-states-study-finds-houston-chronicle/) - The data is too old to offer a sense of how accessible abortions are, said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. Five abortion clinics and more than 100 centers offering alternatives to abortion have opened since researchers conducted its last interviews and surveys, he said. “I believe there are grave reasons to question the relevance of the data that the author is putting forward because it’s quite old and things have changed he Texas,” said Pojman.
- [Unconstitutional anti-abortion law costs Texas another $2.5 million | The Houston Chronicle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/unconstitutional-law-costs-texas/) - Not only did the court battle cost the state millions of dollars, but it also set back the anti-abortion movement by making it harder for states to pass certain regulations for abortion facilities without running afoul of the high court’s decision, said Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life which advocates for stiffer abortion regulations. Anti-abortion advocates had miscalculated the leanings of the Supreme Court, he said. Since then, he said his group has resisted the urge to support far-reaching anti-abortion proposals in the Legislature in favor of others they believe would survive a federal court challenge. Pojman said anti-abortion advocates need to think long-term if they want to overturn Roe v. Wade, which established legal precedent protecting a woman’s right to an abortion. The long-time activist said he is not confident the makeup of the U.S. Supreme Court is favorable to overturning Roe v. Wade — but it could be in a few years. “We are telling our people that they need to stay focused on re-electing President Donald Trump because he has a track record of nominating justices who are possibly willing to take an honest look at Roe v. Wade,” said Pojman.
- [Texas law under fire after hospital moves to take Fort Worth baby off life support | Fort Worth Star - Telegram](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-law-under-fire-fort-worth-star-telegram/) - And while groups like Texas Right to Life, which has provided legal assistance to Tinslee’s family, argue the law should be done away with from a moral perspective, other anti-abortion groups, like Texas Alliance for Life, support the law. In a statement on Tinslee’s case, the group said the act was “good public policy and constitutional.”
- [As more people search for abortion pills online, Texas opponents push to restrict access | Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/as-more-people-search-for-abortion-pills-online-texas-opponents-push-to-restrict-access-dallas-morning-news/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, said he hopes the Legislature passes a bill making it a felony offense to mail abortion drugs to Texas. This would allow Texas to extradite and prosecute people from other states, Pojman said. “Not having a doctor to follow up and administer these drugs is reckless,” he said. “Just because there’s a desire for a product online, it doesn’t mean that the government should allow it.”
- [Corte Suprema de Texas rechaza pedido para precisar excepciones médicas al aborto | Yahoo Noticias](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/corte-suprema-de-texas-rechaza-pedido-para-precisar-excepciones-medicas-al-aborto-yahoo-noticias/) - "La ley puede seguir salvando vidas de bebés y, en casos raros y trágicos, salvar vidas de mujeres, tal como está establecido", consideró por su parte Amy O'Donnell del movimiento Alianza de Texas por la Vida.
- [HEALTH  U.S Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Abortion Pill, Allows it to Stay on the Market | Houston Press](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/health-u-s-supreme-court-rejects-challenge-to-abortion-pill-allows-it-to-stay-on-the-market-houston-press/) - “This is not the end of the conversation. There are other avenues for us to seek a reversal of those lax guidelines,” O’Donnell said. “We — the pro-life community — can petition to the executive branch. We can seek other ways to go about what the physicians and organizations, in this case, were trying to achieve.” O’Donnell and other pro-life advocates take issue with what they refer to as an increased risk of complications linked to medical abortions compared to those associated with surgical abortions.
- [Pro-life groups say U.S. Supreme Court decision puts ‘women and girls at risk’ | CRUX](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pro-life-groups-say-u-s-supreme-court-decision-puts-women-and-girls-at-risk-crux/) - “We are disappointed by the opinion released today by the Supreme Court allowing dangerously lax chemical abortion drug regulations to stand at the expense of the health, lives, and future fertility of women and girls in our country,” said Amy O’Donnell, the Communications Director of the Texas Alliance for Life.
- [U.S. Supreme Court changes embolden Texas Legislature’s abortion foes heading into session | Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/u-s-supreme-court-changes-embolden-texas-legislatures-abortion-foes-heading-into-session-dallas-morning-news/) - The executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, Joe Pojman, said Republicans’ success in November should embolden abortion opponents heading into the legislative session that began Tuesday. “The blue wave, funded by millions of dollars, came into Texas, crashed on the rocks and went nowhere,” Pojman said. “I think Republicans have every right to feel emboldened to continue to advance a reasonable but a conservative agenda.” He added, “The seas are much flatter and less turbulent now for leadership in the House and Senate than two years ago.” Courtney Chambers, Texas advocacy director for Whole Woman’s Health Alliance, said the pandemic makes access to abortion especially important this session. “Lawmakers should really be focusing on ensuring expanded access to health care, making sure people have everything they need and not spending time on restricting access and restricting abortion care,” Chambers said. “Now is not the time, during a pandemic, to focus on having less access to health care.” Justice Amy Coney Barrett, the third high court pick of Trump’s presidency, was confirmed on Oct. 26, the week before Election Day. Democrats opposed the timing of the nomination, citing 2016, when the Republican-led Senate shut out President Barack Obama’s nominee, Merrick Garland, almost eight months before the elections. The Senate confirmed Barrett on a 52-48 vote, sliding the Supreme Court to the right and giving abortion opponents hope that the court will chip away at abortion rights. Pojman said one of Alliance for Life’s priorities is passage of the Human Life Protection Act, which would prohibit abortion beginning at fertilization if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. He also said his group is closely watching Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, a case that could allow the high court to review Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban, which failed to go into effect in 2018 when a federal appeals court ruled it unconstitutional. If the Supreme Court takes the case, Pojman said, Texas needs to have a new law ready to go into effect when the court rules. “They may allow states to ban abortions at 15 weeks, they may change the precedent in other ways; we have no way to know,” Pojman said. “We have realized that we have to be very patient. Our hopes have been dashed many, many times in the past, but there’s a possibility.”
- [Texas Pro-Life Group Urges Medical Board to Give Doctors Clear Instructions on Rare Medically Necessary Abortions | LifeNews](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-pro-life-group-urges-medical-board-to-give-doctors-clear-instructions-on-rare-medically-necessary-abortions-lifenews/) - O’Donnell, at the meeting of the Texas Medical Board. The Board will consider promulgating guidance to physicians treating women with pregnancies that risk the loss of a woman’s life or a major bodily function. The statement by Ms. O’Donnell emphasizes that Texas’ abortion laws have a medical-necessity exception to allow physicians to perform abortions in such rare and tragic cases. During the first 16 months after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, doctors have performed 71 abortions under the medical-necessity exception, according to data from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, with no liability for the physicians.
- [Texas Medical Board under pressure to define emergency exception to abortion ban | STAT+](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-medical-board-under-pressure-to-define-emergency-exception-to-abortion-ban-stat/) - “We think that timing is overdue for the Texas Medical Board to act,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, an anti-abortion group.
- [Texas Drafts Abortion Ban Exception Guidance Following Lawsuits | Bloomberg Law](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-drafts-abortion-ban-exception-guidance-following-lawsuits-bloomberg-law/) - The Texas Alliance for Life argued Friday the Texas law is necessary, claiming it is “saving unborn babies’ and pregnant women’s lives.” “The law allows doctors to perform abortions to save pregnant women’s lives in rare and tragic cases when medically necessary,” said Amy O’Donnell, the organization’s communications director.
- [Texans urge state medical board to expand guidance on exceptions to abortion law | COMMUNITY IMPACT](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texans-urge-state-medical-board-to-expand-guidance-on-exceptions-to-abortion-law-community-impact/) - “It's important to note, as you consider this important issue, that Texas abortion laws are currently saving unborn babies and pregnant women's lives,” said Amy O’Donnell, the communications director for antiabortion organization Texas Alliance for Life.
- [Ted Cruz filed IVF protection bill. What about embryo rights? | CHRON](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/ted-cruz-filed-ivf-protection-bill-what-about-embryo-rights-chron/) - Amy O'Donnell, the communications director at the Texas Alliance for Life, asked to broaden the language to permit abortions in case of "medical necessity," not just "emergency."
- [State of Texas: ‘School choice’ plan poised to pass after runoff wins for Abbott-backed candidates | State of Texas](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/state-of-texas-school-choice-plan-poised-to-pass-after-runoff-wins-for-abbott-backed-candidates-state-of-texas/) - The Texas Alliance for Life, after submitting a brief to the court in support of the abortion ban, praised the ruling Friday. “The Texas Supreme Court justices understand that their role is to look at the law and interpret it – not make the law,” Alliance for Life’s Amy O’Donnell said. O’Donnell also said the doctors who believed they could not provide medical abortions misinterpreted the law and put their patients at risk, pointing to 81 cases in which doctors performed medical abortions through Dec. 2023 without consequences. “Clearly, we see doctors in Texas know that they can intervene, while at the same time we hear cases where some doctors are confused about the clarity and the language of her law,” O’Donnell said. “For that reason, we are in support of the Texas Medical Board providing guidelines for doctors.”
- [Roe vs. Wade: The Left Has Gone From Losing To Lying | AM 749 KTRH](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/roe-vs-wade-the-left-has-gone-from-losing-to-lying-am-749-ktrh/) - "Information that is incorrect" O'Donnell told KTRH, " Information that is being perpetuated is that our laws do not take care of women, and that is simply not true. It's unfortunate that we didn't see fact checking. It's just another tactic of theirs, and another area of misinformation being put forward."
- [Reproductive rights advocates look to Texas Medical Board for guidance | Spectrum News 1](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/reproductive-rights-advocates-look-to-texas-medical-board-for-guidance-spectrum-news-1/) - “It’s unfortunate that some doctors have not given women the care that they need and that they deserve and is allowable in Texas law, but that’s not a problem with the law. That’s a problem with the doctors,” said Amy O’Donnell with Texas Alliance for Life.
- [Inside Texas' 'manipulative' adoption marketing campaign that targets young women and teen girls | Houston Chronicles](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/inside-texas-manipulative-adoption-marketing-campaign-that-targets-young-women-and-teen-girls-houston-chronicles/) - Amy O’Donnell, a spokesperson for the anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life, said the campaign “does a wonderful job of providing both stories and facts to let Texans know what is involved in the adoption process.”
- [Darby Gathers Key Conservative Endorsements for Re-Election Campaign | LIVE](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/darby-gathers-key-conservative-endorsements-for-re-election-campaign-live/) - State Rep. Drew Darby (center) received an endorsement for his re-election from Texas Alliance for Life on Jan. 11, 2024. Comms Director Amy O'Donnell is to Darby's right and Executive Director Dr. Joe Pojman, Ph.D. is on Darby's left.
- [LOCAL Dallas OBGYN who fled Texas to have abortion attends State of the Union Address | CBS NEWS TEXAS](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/local-dallas-obgyn-who-fled-texas-to-have-abortion-attends-state-of-the-union-address-cbs-news-texas/) - Groups like Texas Alliance for Life though say they want to protect unborn children regardless of diagnosis and want to prevent any weakening of exceptions to the state's abortion ban
- [Abortion is on the ballot across the country. Here’s why Texans won’t be voting on it. | Houston Landing](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-is-on-the-ballot-across-the-country-heres-why-texans-wont-be-voting-on-it-houston-landing/) - Texas Alliance for Life Executive Director Joe Pojman said his organization does not support Texans gaining the ability to initiate constitutional referendums. He argued the legislature, where the anti-abortion movement has had success in gaining political clout, is the best avenue for debating sensitive issues.
- [Abortion is key issue heading into 2024 election, politicians say | FOX 7](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-is-key-issue-heading-into-2024-election-politicians-say-fox-7/) - "There are clear exceptions for women in Texas," Texas Alliance for Life Amy O’Donnell said.
- [Texas Supreme Court rules against women citing medical need in abortion cases | Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-supreme-court-rules-against-women-citing-medical-need-in-abortion-cases/) - “We are thrilled to see the Supreme Court of Texas allow legal protections from elective abortions for unborn babies to continue while acknowledging that doctors can perform abortions to save women’s lives,” O’Donnell said. “This is just what our Texas Legislature intended.”
- [At five hour hearing, no one is happy with Texas Medical Board’s proposed abortion guidance | The Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/at-five-hour-hearing-no-one-is-happy-with-texas-medical-boards-proposed-abortion-guidance-the-texas-tribune/) - The Texas Supreme Court ruled that Cox did not qualify for an abortion, even as it clarified in that ruling that a medical emergency need not be imminent to justify performing the procedure. Several groups, including the anti-abortion Texas Alliance for Life, called on the board to add this language to the guidance, which Zaafran said they would consider.
- [Supreme Court appears unlikely to restrict access to abortion pill | The Wall Street Journal](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/supreme-court-appears-unlikely-to-restrict-access-to-abortion-pill-chron/) - Amy O'Donnell from the anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life said the public will have to wait and see before speculating.
- [Texas Medical Board proposes emergency abortion guidance for doctors | Texas Standard](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-medical-board-proposes-emergency-abortion-guidance-for-doctors-texas-standard/) - Representatives from anti-abortion groups including the Texas Alliance for Life also commented, primarily taking the stance that Texas abortion laws are already straightforward. Dr. Ingrid Skop, a San Antonio-based OB-GYN who has served as a state’s witness in the Zurawski case, also weighed in. She said that while she personally feels the law is clear, she acknowledges that other physicians are struggling. “I just think doctors need to know that they’re supported because they feel like they’re alone making these decisions, and that’s why we’re seeing so much confusion,” Skop said.
- [San Antonio debates how to spend its ‘Reproductive Justice Fund’ | San Antonio Report](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/san-antonio-debates-how-to-spend-its-reproductive-justice-fund-san-antonio-report/) - Whyte, Bexar County Precinct 3 Commissioner Grant Moody, and a staff member from U.S. Congressman Tony Gonzales’ office stood with representatives from Texas Alliance for Life after the meeting ended to voice their opposition. Whyte, who abstained on last year’s city budget vote because of the Reproductive Justice Fund, took a firm stand during the city council discussion. “Depending on the comments of my fellow council members, we have an opportunity to avoid what I believe would be a really dark, dark day in the history of the city of San Antonio later this fall,” he said. “And that would be if we vote to approve any contract that uses public dollars to promote abortion services.” In a statement signed by the abortion funds Sueños Sin Fronteras, Buckle Bunnies Fund, Lilith Fund, AVOW, and Jane’s Due Process, they called on the city council to move quickly to get funding out the door to support reproductive health.
- [Idaho Fights at Supreme Court to Protect Babies From Abortions | LifeNews.com](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/idaho-fights-at-supreme-court-to-protect-babies-from-abortions-lifenews-com/) - “Apparently, Joe Biden and his administration have determined that emergency rooms are no longer capable of providing care for both mother and child,” said Tobias. “The Biden Administration’s solution is to turn hospital emergency rooms into abortion facilities.” Texas Alliance for Life’s Communications Director Amy O’Donnell agreed. Het state is also fighting Biden. “EMTALA, which recognizes two patients in cases of pregnancy, the mother and the unborn child, requires hospitals to provide medically necessary care to stabilize both patients in emergency situations, which could include abortions in those rare and tragic cases when a pregnancy endangers a woman’s life. All states’ laws allow abortions in those circumstances, including the laws of Idaho and Texas,” she said.
- [SCOTUS hears arguments in legal test of exceptions to state abortion bans | CBS AUSTIN](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/scotus-hears-arguments-in-legal-test-of-exceptions-to-state-abortion-bans-cbs-austin/) - But the spokeswoman for the Texas Alliance for Life maintains that is already covered in Texas’ near-total abortion ban. “The biggest reason that we're challenging it is because of the false assertion that our laws don't protect women's lives and that we need the federal government to step in,” said communications director Amy O’Donnell.
- [Majority of San Antonio City Council supports using tax dollars for out-of-state abortion travel | Texas Public Radio](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/majority-of-san-antonio-city-council-supports-using-tax-dollars-for-out-of-state-abortion-travel-texas-public-radio/) - Whyte, Bexar County Precinct 3 Commissioner Grant Moody, and a staff member from U.S. Congressman Tony Gonzales’ office stood with representatives from Texas Alliance for Life after the meeting ended to voice their opposition. Whyte, who abstained on last year’s city budget vote because of the Reproductive Justice Fund, took a firm stand during the city council discussion. “Depending on the comments of my fellow council members, we have an opportunity to avoid what I believe would be a really dark, dark day in the history of the city of San Antonio later this fall,” he said. “And that would be if we vote to approve any contract that uses public dollars to promote abortion services.”
- [Texas woman affected by state’s abortion ban speaks out ahead of elections | Spectrum News 1](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-woman-affected-by-states-abortion-ban-speaks-out-ahead-of-elections-spectrum-news-1/) - Some, but not all, opponents of abortion rights in Texas were disappointed Trump did not endorse federal restrictions. Trump said, “You must also win elections to restore our culture and in fact, to save our country, which is currently and very sadly, a nation in decline.” “We have not taken any position on a federal abortion law, and that's in large part because it would not affect Texas,” said Amy O’Donnell, communications director of Texas Alliance for Life. “Our laws protect life now from conception on.” The Texas law does not have exceptions for rape or incest, provisions which Trump supports. Texas Alliance for Life did praise Trump for appointing the three justices who helped to overturn Roe v. Wade, the case that established the constitutional right to an abortion. O’Donnell said she applauds Trump for “appointing Supreme Court justices who took a fresh look at Roe in light of the Constitution.” The former president touted that in his new video, as well. Trump said he is “proudly the person responsible.”
- [Did you see the 'abortion pills' banner fly by Globe Life Saturday? Here's why it was there, and who paid for it | WFAA](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/did-you-see-the-abortion-pills-banner-fly-by-globe-life-saturday-heres-why-it-was-there-and-who-paid-for-it-wfaa/) - "It’s very disappointing that an organization is marketing chemical abortion drugs to a broad audience in such a careless way," Texas Alliance for Life Communications Director Amy O'Donnell told WFAA in an interview Sunday
- [Texas Pro-Life Group Urges Medical Board to Give Doctors Clear Instructions on Rare Medically Necessary Abortions |Life News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-pro-life-group-urges-medical-board-to-give-doctors-clear-instructions-on-rare-medically-necessary-abortions-life-news/) - I am here today to advocate for the Board to set forth rules explaining to physicians the meaning of the medical necessity section of the Human Life Protection Act, the law to protect unborn babies from abortion the Legislature passed in 2021 during the 87th Regular Session. We are grateful the board has taken this up for consideration today.
- [Texas abortion ban medical exceptions discussed at Texas Medical Board | Austin-American Statesman](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-abortion-ban-medical-exceptions-discussed-at-texas-medical-board-austin-american-statesman/) - Amy O’Donnell, Director of Communications for Texas Alliance for Life, speaks at the Texas Medical Board meeting to discuss guidance around physicians for medical exceptions to the state’s abortion ban laws at the George H.W. Bush State Office Building Friday March 22, 2024.
- [What will happen to IVF in Texas after historic Alabama ruling that frozen embryos are 'children'? | KUT NEWS](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/what-will-happen-to-ivf-in-texas-after-historic-alabama-ruling-that-frozen-embryos-are-children-kut-news/) - Amy O’Donnell, communications director for the anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life, said the group supports continued access to IVF. However, she said, the organization believes embryos created through IVF should not be discarded; it supports options like embryo adoption, wherein individuals donate embryos they don't plan to use. "We do believe that there is a way to protect life from the moment of an embryo's fertilization while still allowing families the opportunity to bring forth life through the IVF process," O'Donnell said. "It is something that we trust the Legislature is going to be looking into."
- [In leaked audio, Supreme Court Justice John Devine railed against “brainwashed” GOP colleagues | Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/in-leaked-audio-state-supreme-court-justice-john-devine-railed-against-brainwashed-gop-colleagues/) - “It was very small and fragmented — nothing compared to what it is now,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance For Life. “We were very hopeful. But there hadn't been much accomplished tangibly at that point.” With relatively few powerful allies or ways to spread their message, some in the movement turned their attention toward protests outside clinics. Among them was Devine, who later said that he served 34 days in jail for blocking the entrance to an abortion clinic during one protest. The Texas Tribune
- [Rape-related pregnancies and U.S. abortion ban | CGTN AMERICA](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/rape-related-pregnancies-and-u-s-abortion-ban-cgtn-america/) - A U.S. study released last month estimates that 64,000 women and girls became pregnant from rape in states that have implemented abortion bans. The research has reignited the debate about a women’s right to choose. But anti-abortion groups in one of the most restrictive states say the data presented in the study is flawed.
- [Thousands of anti-abortion advocates march downtown in Rally for Life | Fox 7 Austin](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/thousands-of-anti-abortion-advocates-march-downtown-in-rally-for-life-fox-7-austin/) - "We have so much to celebrate," Dr. Ingrid Skop, vice president and director of medical affairs at the Charlotte Lozier Institute, said from the podium. "It is estimated that approximately 10,000 babies are alive in Texas today who would not be if the state of Texas had not chosen to support unborn life."
- [Texas Leads In Most Rape-Related Pregnancies Since Abortion Ban | Reform Austin](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-leads-in-most-rape-related-pregnancies-since-abortion-ban-reform-austin/) - Texas Alliance for Life has been oddly silent since the release of the study, sending out a single tweet saying, “A child conceived in rape does not deserve to be killed for the crime of his father.” Though the rally promises to promote the “vast resources” available for pregnant Texans, speakers include representatives of the Charlotte Lozier Institute, a radical anti-abortion think tank that promotes misinformation, such as that fetuses can experience pain at 15 week (the current scientific consensus is 23-24 weeks)
- [JAMA study says more than 26,000 rape-related pregnancies in Texas since abortion ban | CBS Austin](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/jama-study-says-more-than-26000-rape-related-pregnancies-in-texas-since-abortion-ban-cbs-austin/) - “That's a tall order. If we could only truly eliminate rape, we definitely have penalties in the state of Texas or for people to be brought to trial who do rape people,” said Amy O’Donnell, spokeswoman for the Texas Alliance For Life. She says they support the lack of a rape exception in the Texas ban. “We stand in support of protecting all babies, even those conceived through the act of rape, and every child no matter the circumstance of their conception is worthy of life,” she said.
- [Annual Texas Rally for Life held at state Capitol Saturday afternoon | CBS Austin](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/annual-texas-rally-for-life-held-at-state-capitol-saturday-afternoon-cbs-austin/) - "We bring in host committee organizations from all over the state who partner with us," said communications director for Texas Alliance for Life Amy O'Donnell. "This year, we had over 60 organizations from across the state of Texas who joined us in putting this event on today." Speakers included 40 Days for Life Director of Medical Affairs and Education and Former Abortionist Dr. Haywood Robinson, M.D., Students for Life Texas Regional Coordinator Faith Elwonger, and Pregnancy Center of the Coastal Bend Executive Director Jana Pinson. O'Donnell described one of the goals of the event as being to keep pro-life legislators in office, especially during upcoming election seasons. "One of the things that we work hard to do is to educate Texans, and that includes doctors," O'Donnell said. "We put out a lot of information in that regard."
- [Lawmakers speak about abortion access ahead of 51st anniversary of Roe V. Wade | CBS Austin](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/lawmakers-speak-about-abortion-access-ahead-of-51st-anniversary-of-roe-v-wade-cbs-austin/) - Amy O'Donnell with the Texas Alliance for Life says their attorneys do not believe they can ban interstate travel. She also says there's a lot of misinformation about medical exceptions they’re working to combat.
- [Texas Supreme Court Rebukes Judge Who Authorized Abortion In Violation Of State Law | USSA News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-supreme-court-rebukes-judge-who-authorized-abortion-in-violation-of-state-law-ussa-news/) - “We are grateful that the Texas Supreme Court affirmed the protections in Texas law for the unborn baby in this case,” said Amy O’Donnell, Texas Alliance for Life’s communications director. “Texas Alliance for Life strongly supports the law, as passed by the Texas Legislature, that protects unborn babies from abortion but also protects the lives and health of pregnant mothers through limited exceptions.” The Supreme Court pointed out that Texas’ law allows abortions when a pregnancy endangers a mother’s life or risks substantial impairment of a major bodily function (such as fertility) in a doctor’s reasonable medical judgment, an objective standard.
- [Abortion Ruling Keeps Texas Doctors Afraid of Prosecution | The New York Times](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-ruling-keeps-texas-doctors-afraid-of-prosecution-the-new-york-times/) - Amy O’Donnell, a spokeswoman for Texas Alliance for Life, an anti-abortion group, said in a statement that the fact that dozens of abortions have been performed in the state this year showed that the medical exceptions to the bans, while limited, were working.
- [Is abortion medically necessary in Texas? | WORLD Radio](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/is-abortion-medically-necessary-in-texas-world-radio/) - Knowing stories like these encouraged another mother named Deirdre Cooper when doctors diagnosed her unborn son Bosco with trisomy 18 in 2020. Cooper is a public policy analyst for Texas Alliance for Life. DEIRDRE COOPER: Seeing that there are families raising children with trisomy 18, they're living and that's something that, you know, the doctors don't really tell you that very often they say there's, you know, 1% chance they make it to their first birthday. But for Kate Cox, the doctors are focused on the risks the pregnancy poses to her health and future fertility. The court filing says Cox has gone to the emergency room for cramping and unidentifiable fluid leaks. It says continuing to carry her baby puts Cox at increased risk of conditions like gestational diabetes and hypertension. Here’s Cox again on MSNBC:
- [Abortion Activists Make the Political Personal | U.S. News & World Report](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-activists-make-the-political-personal-u-s-news-world-report/) - Amy O'Donnell, communications director for the Texas Alliance for Life, says Cox's story exposes the stakes for two people – Kate Cox and the daughter she is carrying. "I believe that people are moved by Kate Cox's story. The pro-life side is moved to respond to the value of her unborn child's life," O'Donnell says. Even if the fetus were to die soon after birth or survive with a disability, "we believe it’s discriminatory to discriminate against anyone who has a disability," O'Donnell says. "Kate Cox's daughter is no exception." The reelection campaign of Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris is seizing on the stories of women like Cox to draw a distinction with Republicans – especially former President Donald Trump, who said during his 2016 campaign that there needed to be some punishment for women who have abortions.
- [Will Kate Cox's case reframe the political debate surrounding abortion in Texas? | Austin American-Statesman](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/will-kate-coxs-case-reframe-the-political-debate-surrounding-abortion-in-texas-austin-american-statesman/) - Amy O'Donnell, a policy analyst and communications director for the Texas Alliance for Life, acknowledged that abortion rights activists have skillfully used the Cox case to bring the national spotlight to their cause. Kate Cox, who sued for the right to have an abortion after learning that her fetus had a condition that is nearly always fatal, left the state to get an abortion. The state Supreme Court ruled against her. While saying "our hearts go out to the Cox family," O'Donnell said abortion rights organizations are using "a lot of misinformation" about whether a baby can survive trisomy 18. "It's incredibly important that we educate Texans and people in general, not just on the issue around trisomy 18, and the fact that that's not always fatal, and that every life is valuable and worthy of protection," O'Donnell said. "But also that our laws clearly allow doctors to intervene to save a woman's life or to save her from the risk of impairment, substantial impairment of a major bodily function such as fertility."
- [Dems want to focus on abortion rights. A Trump ally may have just helped. | POLITICO](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/dems-want-to-focus-on-abortion-rights-a-trump-ally-may-have-just-helped-politico/) - Anti-abortion groups in Texas are rallying behind Paxton and characterizing Cox’s lawsuit as an attempt to undermine and ultimately get rid of the state’s ban. Both Texas Alliance for Life and Texas Right to Life told POLITICO they are unconvinced that Cox qualifies for a medical exemption and said she should carry the pregnancy to term even if the baby does not survive. “When a child is aborted, they’re robbed of any length of life they might have had, and the family is robbed of the chance to hold and grieve that child. That is not the compassionate option for that family or child,” Amy O’Donnell, the spokesperson for Texas Alliance for Life, said in an interview.
- [5 things to know about the latest abortion case in Texas | NPR](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/5-things-to-know-about-the-latest-abortion-case-in-texas/) - Anti-abortion rights groups in Texas cheered the high court's decision. "We are grateful that the Texas Supreme Court affirmed the protections in Texas law for the unborn baby in this case," wrote Amy O'Donnell of Texas Alliance for Life. In a previous statement, the group said the Center for Reproductive Rights was using Cox's case to "chisel away" at Texas's abortion laws. 4. Texas doctors face malpractice on one side, felony charges on the other In court and in legal filings, Paxton's office has repeatedly argued that women with life-threatening pregnancies who did not get appropriate care in Texas can and should sue their doctors for malpractice. At the same time, all of Texas's abortion laws target doctors who perform abortions with penalties. Doctors face life in prison, fines of $100,000 and loss of their medical license.
- [Texas woman can get emergency abortion after fatal fetal diagnosis, judge rules](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-woman-can-get-emergency-abortion-after-fatal-fetal-diagnosis-judge-rules/) - “Every child is uniquely precious and should continue to be protected in law no matter how long or short the baby’s life may be,” Texas Right to Life said in a statement. Deirdre Cooper, a policy analyst with another anti-abortion group, Texas Alliance for Life, said terminating a pregnancy because of fatal abnormalities amounts to “discrimination.” “Once given a fatal diagnosis, parents are now on a unique journey of preparing for the death of a beloved child,” said Cooper, who chose to birth a child with the same condition as Cox’s. “But abortion robs that child of the chance at life, no matter how short.”
- [Texas Judge Grants Woman’s Request for Abortion, in Rare Post-Roe Case | The New York Times](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-judge-grants-womans-request-for-abortion-in-rare-post-roe-case-the-new-york-times/) - Amy O’Donnell, the communications director for Texas Alliance for Life, said that while it is “heartbreaking to hear of any family facing a tragic diagnosis for their unborn child” the group “does not support taking the life of an unborn child because of a life-limiting or fatal diagnosis.”
- [Texas judge grants permission for woman's abortion | NPR](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-judge-grants-permission-for-womans-abortion-npr/) - Texas Alliance for Life, a group that lobbied in the state legislature for the current abortion laws, published a statement about Cox's case Wednesday. "We believe that the exception language in Texas laws is clear," wrote the group's communication director Amy O'Donnell, and accused the Center for Reproductive Rights of pretending to seek clarity while really attempting to "chisel away" at Texas's abortion laws. The timeline of this case was very quick. "I have to be honest, I've never done this before, and that's because no one's ever done this before," Duane says. "But usually when you ask for a temporary restraining order, the court will act very, very quickly in acknowledgement of the emergency circumstances." The hearing was held via Zoom on Thursday morning. The State of Texas cannot appeal the decision directly, says Duane. "They would have to file what's called a writ of mandamus, saying that the district court acted so far out of its jurisdiction and that there needs to be a reversal," Duane explains. "But filing a petition like that is not does not automatically stay the injunction the way that an appeal of a temporary injunction does."
- [Haynes Files For Ballot for State House | The Amarillo Pioneer](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/haynes-files-for-ballot-for-state-house-the-amarillo-pioneer/) - Haynes announced she would be running earlier this year, challenging long-time incumbent John Smithee (R-Amarillo). Smithee has been in office since 1984. His current reelection bid has earned the backing of Governor Greg Abbott, Attorney Ken Paxton, Texas Right to Life, and Texas Alliance for Life. Smithee broke with other lawmakers in Austin to be one of the few who did not vote to impeach Paxton or to remove vouchers from an education reform bill.
- [Texas Defends Abortion Ban In Court That Has Saved Thousands Of Babies From Abortions | USSA NEWS](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-defends-abortion-ban-in-court-that-has-saved-thousands-of-babies-from-abortions-ussa-news/) - Deirdre Cooper, a public policy analyst for Texas Alliance for Life, gave a statement about her son Bosco, who died before birth from Trisomy 18, known as Edwards syndrome. “Carrying Bosco in my womb was the greatest honor of my life,” she said. “For four months, I had the privilege of sharing his story with anyone who asked about my pregnancy. Each day, I woke up thanking God that Bosco was still alive. We had been granted one more day with him — what a blessing! It also allowed us to plan his funeral and prepare our children for his impending death.” ussanews.com Texas Alliance for Life submitted an amicus curiae (friend-of-the-court) brief on behalf of 92 members of the Texas Legislature, making the point that nowhere in the state constitution is there a right to abortion. The Court is expected to issue a decision in the coming months.
- [Mothers and doctors challenge abortion law at Texas Supreme Court; ABC-7 examines mental health impacts | ABC 7](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/mothers-and-doctors-challenge-abortion-law-at-texas-supreme-court-abc-7-examines-mental-health-impacts-abc-7/) - Texas Alliance for Life, which was directly involved in the legislation around abortion laws in Texas says their stance on the law is on ethical concerns -- and worries that a special interest group is trying to circumvent legislation passed by elected representatives through the courts. Mental health for women can be directly impacted by childbirth -- most famously through postpartum depression. It can happen to any woman -- even after a miscarriage or stillbirth. Research from the National Institutes of Health show that as many as 20% of mothers can experience postpartum symptoms.
- [Texas Supreme Court hears women's challenge to state's near-total abortion ban | Spectrum News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-supreme-court-hears-womens-challenge-to-states-near-total-abortion-ban-spectrum-news/)
- [Texas Supreme Court hears case challenging state's abortion restrictions | KVUE NEWS](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-supreme-court-hears-case-challenging-states-abortion-restrictions-kvue-news/) - Groups, including Texas Alliance for Life, argue these laws are clear and a lawsuit like this is to open the pathway for more and more abortions to be allowed. "The lawsuit seeks to significantly expand the reasons to allow abortions in our state, putting the lives of thousands of unborn babies in Texas at risk every year," said Amy O'Donnell with the organization. "The New York-based Center for Reproductive Rights is seeking to expand abortion access in Texas at the expense of unborn babies lives, while using the stories of women who tragically lost their babies due to either doctors being confused about the clarity that exists in the medical language in Texas pro-life laws, or due to fatal diagnoses for unborn babies." The hearing on Tuesday was just in regard to the injunction set in place by Judge Mangrum that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton appealed. There isn't expected to be a ruling on this until a couple months into next year.
- [State Supreme Court Justices weigh next steps in Texas abortion law | WFAA](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/state-supreme-court-justices-weigh-next-steps-in-texas-abortion-law-wfaa/) - "We are not in favor of any weakening exceptions," said Amy O'Donnell with Texas Alliance for Life. "Children who are diagnosed with a disability in the womb or a fatal diagnosis in the womb are as worthy of protection as any other child. And we believe that the language is adequate to protect a mother's life when a doctor needs to intervene to save her life or to avoid any risk." There is no timeline on when the Texas Supreme Court justices will issue a decision. They could leave the law as it is or let the injunction stand until further lower court arguments spell out more clearly what physicians can and cannot do when it comes to abortion in Texas.
- [Fight against abortion ban goes before Texas Supreme Court | NEWS4SA](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/fight-against-abortion-ban-goes-before-texas-supreme-court-news4sa/) - The Texas Alliance for Life pushed back saying any clarification on the law should come from the Texas Medical Board. “We are here today because we support the pro-life laws in Texas and we believe the language is adequate to protect a mother’s life,” said Amy O'Donnell, communications director for the Texas Alliance for Life. The organization’s policy analyst, Deirdre Cooper, said she had been in the same shoes as some of the women suing the state, but she does not regret seeing her baby’s fatal trisomy 18 diagnosis to the end—even if her son did not survive. “Abortion robs that child of the chance at life-- no matter how short. It robs the child of the chance of a miracle or the chance that the medical diagnosis is wrong,” Cooper said. “People think these are such difficult situations, but I disagree. There is nothing difficult about not killing your child-- no matter his diagnosis,” she added.
- [Texas Supreme Court appears hesitant to clarify emergency exception in state's abortion ban | San Antonio Express News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-supreme-court-appears-hesitant-to-clarify-emergency-exception-in-states-abortion-ban-san-antonio-express-news/) - Deirdre Cooper, a public policy analyst for Texas Alliance for Life, holds one of her daughters as she shares her experiences with pregnancy complications and her support for the state’s abortion laws on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, in Austin, Texas, after attending the Texas Supreme Court’s hearing on the Zurawski v Texas case. Cooper shared that her son Bosco, one of her 10 children, was diagnosed with Edwards syndrome, a severe chromosomal abnormality, and died in childbirth in April 2021.
- [Texas Supreme Court heavily scrutinizes both sides in case challenging abortion bans | Austin American Statesman](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-supreme-court-heavily-scrutinizes-both-sides-in-case-challenging-abortion-bans-austin-american-statesman/) - The courtroom was full for the hourlong hearing, attended by many of the plaintiffs in the case as well as their husbands and some family members. Several Texas Alliance for Life representatives also attended.
- [Texas Supreme Court hears arguments about abortion ban exemptions | FOX 7](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-supreme-court-hears-arguments-about-abortion-ban-exemptions-fox-7/) - Statistics show the year before Roe v. Wade was overturned, more than 50,000 abortions were performed legally in Texas. After the decision, 44 were performed due to medical emergency. "Protection for unborn babies should continue. This includes babies with a disability or fatal diagnosis in utero," Texas Alliance for Life Amy O’Donnell said. MORE: Austin couple travels out of Texas to get 'medically-necessary' abortion The lawsuit is asking the court to clarify Texas’ abortion laws, alleging the vague language leaves doctors unable or unwilling to administer abortion care, forcing patients to seek treatment out of state or wait until their lives are in danger. "While there are technically medical exceptions to the bans, no one knows what it means and the state won't tell us," Center for Reproductive Rights Molly Duane said.
- [Texas Supreme Court hears challenge to abortion ban | KXAN AUSTIN](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-supreme-court-hears-challenge-to-abortion-ban-kxan-austin/) - Texas Alliance for Life pointed to data from Texas Health and Human Services that shows 41 abortions have been performed under the ban’s medical exceptions since the ban went into effect. “We know that doctors are intervening and they are not being disciplined or prosecuted for that intervention,” Texas Alliance for Life’s Amy O’Donnell said. “There is nothing in law that says a woman’s death has to be imminent that she has to become septic or that her baby’s heart has to stop beating before a doctor can intervene and exercise reasonable medical judgment to save the life of the mother.”
- [Fight against abortion ban goes before Texas Supreme Court | CBS Austin](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/fight-against-abortion-ban-goes-before-texas-supreme-court-cbs-austin/) - The Texas Alliance for Life pushed back saying any clarification on the law should come from the Texas Medical Board. “We are here today because we support the pro-life laws in Texas and we believe the language is adequate to protect a mother’s life,” said Amy O'Donnell, communications director for the Texas Alliance for Life. The organization’s policy analyst, Deirdre Cooper, said she had been in the same shoes as some of the women suing the state, but she does not regret seeing her baby’s fatal trisomy 18 diagnosis to the end—even if her son did not survive. “Abortion robs that child of the chance at life-- no matter how short. It robs the child of the chance of a miracle or the chance that the medical diagnosis is wrong,” Cooper said. “People think these are such difficult situations, but I disagree. There is nothing difficult about not killing your child-- no matter his diagnosis,” she added.
- [Suprema Corte de Texas considera demanda sobre restricción del aborto | Telemundo Austin](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/suprema-corte-de-texas-considera-demanda-sobre-restriccion-del-aborto-telemundo-austin/) - La Alianza de Texas por la Vida también acudió a la audiencia para respaldar la restricción: "La demanda busca ampliar significativamente las razones para permitir abortos en nuestro estado, poniendo en riesgo las vidas de miles de bebés no nacidos en Texas cada año", dijo Amy O’ Donnell, directora de comunicación de la organización.
- [Report: 32,000 babies are alive today because of pro-life laws | american family news](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/report-32000-babies-are-alive-today-because-of-pro-life-laws-american-family-news/) - Amy O'Donnell of Texas Alliance for Life sees that as something to celebrate. O'Donnell, Amy (Texas Alliance for Life)O'Donnell "We consider it a victory that pro-life laws are resulting in lives saved," she tells AFN. "Those babies will grow up to be productive citizens of the United States, and we celebrate that 32,000 babies are alive today because we have laws to protect life across the country." Still, O'Donnell says the study perpetuates the lie that women need abortion access to compete academically, vocationally, athletically, or in other ways. "That is mistaken," she asserts. "In the last 30 years, when abortion rates have fallen dramatically, women's progress has advanced dramatically. In reality, women don't need abortion to advance in this country." Liberal media suggests pro-life laws are laws for forced pregnancies, but O'Donnell points out that most abortions are not sought in cases of rape. They are sought as a form of birth control after a consensual encounter.
- [Everyone knows where this exception expansion effort is going | American Family News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/everyone-knows-where-this-exception-expansion-effort-is-going-american-family-news/) - Amy O'Donnell, communications director at Texas Alliance for Life, says, "Our hearts go out to the women, but we will keep doing everything that we need to do to protect life and keep any weakening exceptions from being added on to our laws in Texas." "It's unfortunate that the Center for Reproductive Rights is using these women's truly heartbreaking stories to try to gain political ground to increase the number of abortions that can happen in the state of Texas beyond what the legislature allows," O'Donnell adds.
- [Grumet: Texans got to vote on farming rights and a wealth tax. Why not abortion? | Austin American-Statesman](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/grumet-texans-got-to-vote-on-farming-rights-and-a-wealth-tax-why-not-abortion-austin-american-statesman/) - Still, Attorney General Ken Paxton has asked the state’s highest court to overturn Mangrum’s ruling, arguing abortion restrictions should be decided by the Legislature (which, I should note, is 70% men), not the judiciary. He got a loud chorus of backup this week as 10 Texas senators and 80 Texas House members signed onto a brief drafted by an anti-abortion group, the Texas Alliance for Life Trust Fund.
- [Texas Alliance for Life Releases First Round of Endorsements in the Primary Elections | Standard Newswire](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-alliance-for-life-releases-first-round-of-endorsements-in-the-primary-elections-standard-newswire/) - We proudly endorse these candidates for office," said Joe Pojman, Ph.D., Texas Alliance for Life's executive director. "These individuals have faithfully acted to protect innocent human life and have earned our trust and the trust of voters."
- [Inside the nationwide web of activists helping Texans get abortions | The Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/inside-the-nationwide-web-of-activists-helping-texans-get-abortions-the-dallas-morning-news/) - Funding abortion alternatives Joe Pojman, executive director of the anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life, is unimpressed by the fundraising totals touted by abortion funds, both in and out of Texas, when compared to the amount spent on programs that advocate against abortion, he said.
- [Texas' abortion travel bans face a constitutional challenge | THE WEEK](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-abortion-travel-bans-face-a-constitutional-challenge-the-week/) - 'A deep breath' There are some skeptics of the new ordinances in the anti-abortion movement. World, a conservative Christian news site, reported that one doubter is Paul Linton, special counsel for Texas Alliance for Life. He said a travel ban "in large ­measure, is unconstitutional" because of the right to travel. Then again, it's not clear whom pro-choice groups might sue in order to overturn the ordinances: Like the state's abortion ban, the travel bans are designed to be enforced not by government officials but by private individuals suing in civil courts.
- [Pro-Life Groups Sue San Antonio After it Forces Residents to Fund Abortions | LifeNews](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pro-life-groups-sue-san-antonio-after-it-forces-residents-to-fund-abortions-lifenews/) - However, the ballot measure failed by a huge margin Saturday with 72 percent of voters opposed, according to the Texas Tribune. Amy O’Donnell, communications director at Texas Alliance for Life, celebrated the victory after her organization spent months working to defeat the proposal. “We are tremendously pleased to see that San Antonio voters have defeated Prop A so decisively,” O’Donnell said. “Prop A would have been tragic for unborn children and victims of trafficking who would have been left without the protection from abortion they deserve by San Antonio police.”
- [Abortion trafficking ban hits roadblocks | WORLD](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-trafficking-ban-hits-roadblocks-world/) - But it’s not just liberal attorneys who have concerns about the ordinance. Paul Linton, special counsel for Texas Alliance for Life, is skeptical about its strategy. Linton said he suspects the reason it prohibits public enforcement by local officials is “because the ordinance, in large ­measure, is unconstitutional” since it infringes on the right to interstate travel.
- [San Antonio City Council establishes Reproductive Justice Fund | KENS 5](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/san-antonio-city-council-establishes-reproductive-justice-fund-kens-5/) - Anti-abortion advocates say the money should have gone to pregnancy care centers. “We are tremendously disappointed, but not surprised,” said Amy O’Donnell with Texas Alliance for Life. “What is important to note is that another law was passed, I believe two sessions ago, bans contracts between cities or municipalities and abortion providers and their affiliates. Now, there is somewhat of a loophole there that some of the side logistics funding organizations fall under. We are working to close that loophole because that will address some of what we are seeing with these city budget attempts to fund abortion travel.” Mayor Ron Nirenberg told KENS 5 the city is complying with state and federal law.
- [Council adds abortion access, expanded crisis team to S.A. budget | San Antonio Express-News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/council-adds-abortion-access-expanded-crisis-team-to-s-a-budget-san-antonio-express-news/) - Joe Pojman, Executive Director of Texas Alliance for Life, expressed opposition to the Reproductive Justice Fund during a public comment session in the City Council Chambers on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023 in San Antonio.
- [Three new pro-life laws set to take effect in Texas | LIVE ACTION](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/three-new-pro-life-laws-set-to-take-effect-in-texas-live-action/) - The other two laws set to go into effect are designed to support students who may be pregnant or have children. Senate Bill 412 enshrines federal protections for pregnant and parenting students, while Senate Bill 459 gives parenting college students priority class registration. The bills allow students to take the time off needed for pregnancy or childbirth without discrimination. “What we like about these bills is that it sets the table for an understanding that students who are parents face different responsibilities,” said Amy O’Donnell of Texas Alliance for Life to the Texas Tribune in May. “They have different weights on them, they have different pressures on them. They have to navigate different things than a student who is not a parent and there needs to be accommodations for them. There needs to be resources.”
- [KTRH Local Houston and Texas News Morally Bankrupt: Texas Lawsuit Could Sink Planned Parenthood | AM 740 KTRH NEWS RADIO](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/ktrh-local-houston-and-texas-news-morally-bankrupt-texas-lawsuit-could-sink-planned-parenthood-am-740-ktrh-news-radio/) - One year after Texas banned most abortions in the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, the state could bankrupt the largest abortion provider. Texas is suing Planned Parenthood for millions in Medicaid charges rung up after the organization was booted off of Medicaid. "Planned Parenthood was caught in an undercover operation a few years ago harvesting and selling body parts from babies that were aborted at their facilities," says Dr. Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. "They were eliminated from the state Medicaid program because they were engaged in fraud---selling the body parts." Planned Parenthood challenged their removal from Medicaid in court, but continued to bill the program while the case played out. Ultimately, the courts sided with Texas, but not before Planned Parenthood had charged some $17 million to the program. "They were fraudulently billing the state of Texas, milking them out of money for our tax dollars," says Pojman. "The state of Texas deserves that back with penalties. This is according to federal law and state law." "Simply put, Planned Parenthood does not deserve that money, the state of Texas should get it back." In addition to the $17 million in actual Medicaid charges, Texas is seeking more than $1 billion in penalties, fines and punitive damages. A federal judge in North Texas heard arguments in the case last week. If the state wins the case, the future of Planned Parenthood in Texas is uncertain. "We don't know if the national office will try and keep Planned Parenthood alive, or whether the three affiliates in Texas will end up closing," says Pojman. "At this point, we just don't know."
- [Mercedes-Benz driver is busted for using ‘sneaky mannequin hack to break a common motoring law with $100 fine’ | The U.S. Sun](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/mercedes-benz-driver-is-busted-for-using-sneaky-mannequin-hack-to-break-a-common-motoring-law-with-100-fine-the-u-s-sun/) - Brandy Bottone, who was 34 weeks pregnant at the time, ended up getting a $215 fine. "My baby girl is right here," said the mom who was on the way to pick up her son. "She is a person." But the officer didn't buy that explanation. "Oh, no. It's got to be two people outside of the body," he said. The incident happened shortly after Roe v. Wade was overturned. "If a fetus is considered a life before birth, then why doesn't that count as a second passenger?" the driver asked. Amy O'Donnell, a spokeswoman for Texas Alliance for Life – an anti-abortion group, agreed with the officer.
- [‘How sick is sick enough?’ Abortion bans leave providers and patients questioning when care is OK | America After Roe News 21](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/how-sick-is-sick-enough-abortion-bans-leave-providers-and-patients-questioning-when-care-is-ok-america-after-roe-news-21/) - But in an August 2022 letter to the Texas Medical Board, he said he was aware of complaints that hospitals “may be wrongfully prohibiting or seriously delaying” life-saving care to patients with pregnancy complications. He pointed to “confusion or disregard” of state laws allowing for abortion in medical emergencies, and said the issues must be corrected. Amy O’Donnell, spokeswoman for the anti-abortion Texas Alliance for Life, said that clarification needs to come from the Texas Medical Board – not the Legislature. “For any physicians who are perhaps … confused on our clear pro-life laws, I would just encourage them to also reach out and see if they can get that clarification,” she said.
- [Period products, diapers, baby bottles will be tax free in Texas starting Sept. 1 | KSAT.com](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/period-products-diapers-baby-bottles-will-be-tax-free-in-texas-starting-sept-1-ksat-com/) - Amy O’Donnell from the Texas Alliance for Life Communications said the timing of the law fits with the first anniversary of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. “Texas recognizes that we have to do more because there will be even more births in our state as we’ve seen,” O’Donnell said.
- [Can pregnant women receive treatment to protect their physical health and lives in Texas? Dr. Ingrid Skop, M.D., F.A.C.O.G tells us more. | News 21](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/can-pregnant-women-receive-treatment-to-protect-their-physical-health-and-lives-in-texas-dr-ingrid-skop-m-d-f-a-c-o-g-tells-us-more-news-21/) - Amy O’Donnell, spokeswoman for the anti-abortion Texas Alliance for Life, said that clarification needs to come from the Texas Medical Board – not the Legislature. “For any physicians who are perhaps … confused on our clear pro-life laws, I would just encourage them to also reach out and see if they can get that clarification,” she said.
- [For one Texas doctor, abortion bans are personal and professional | NPR](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/for-one-texas-doctor-abortion-bans-are-personal-and-professional-npr/) - In commenting on Casiano's story, Texas Alliance for Life spokesperson Amy O'Donnell told NPR, "I do believe the Texas laws are working as designed." O'Donnell was also present at the hearing in Austin, telling NPR she was there "just to keep an eye on it and watch how it unfolds." She said she believes that the laws are clear as is. "Doctors can exercise reasonable medical judgment; they can provide the standard of care," she said.
- [To expand abortion access in Texas, a lawmaker gets creative | NPR KUT 90.5](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/to-expand-abortion-access-in-texas-a-lawmaker-gets-creative-npr-kut-90-5/) - The sponsor of the bill in the Texas Senate was none other than S.B. 8 author Sen. Bryan Hughes. Hughes has not responded to any of NPR's interview requests on multiple stories for months, but he did give an interview to National Review in June. "Texas law is already clear," he said, a talking point made frequently by supporters of the bans, including the Texas Alliance for Life. "But because some doctors and hospitals were not following the law, we wanted to remove any doubt and remove any excuse for not giving the care that the moms need in these cases." Dr. John Thoppil, an Austin OB-GYN and past president of the Texas Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, calls the assertion that the law was already clear and that doctors are to blame for the uncertainty false. "If you put the threat of a felony case and losing your license in a very poorly written original law, it is irresponsible to shift that blame back to the physicians who are trying to take care of patients," he says.
- [Texas is suing Planned Parenthood for millions in Medicaid charges | Newsradio 740 KTRH](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-is-suing-planned-parenthood-for-millions-in-medicaid-charges-newsradio-740-ktrh/) - this state and governor Greg Abbott is actions Texas looking for more than a billion dollars from planned Parenthood in a federal lawsuit over bogus Medicaid charges they made to this state plus treble damages, Dr. Joy appointment with the Texas Alliance for life, says the state booted planned Parenthood off Medicaid, for good reason. Planned Parenthood was caught harvesting and selling body parts from baby that were boarded at the facility in this if this state wins it could force the closure of planned Parenthood's Texas affiliates and what about this Yeah Daly parties cover of the classic, let it be a single came out Friday. Did you hear that harmony the background reuniting Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr Starr played drums on this you cover. Pretty cool stuff. I'm sure Fryer NewsRadio 7 40 KD are age Michael Barry only endorses Texas Richards Dotcom for property management needs stay in touch your drive-ins, with Jimmy Barrett and Sheriff prior this is Houston's morning news you have another Government shutdown looming at the end of September. The question is will the House conservatives play hardball with the freedom caucus say you either do this stuff or we're not going to vote to extend the debt ceiling. You know, here we go again. Here's what they want. They want spending levels below the top-line numbers that McCarthy, Kevin McCarthy. It agreed to with President Joe biden is part of a bill to increase the debt ceiling to begin with. So they want that lowered again they want inclusion of a bill that aims to build more wall at the southern border. You know, the one that the by administration selling off gather selling off the part because it looks like it this may actually pass Yeah that happens Hey have anything the building was we were taking advantage of the offers. We can no sure hearing Yeah so we could what free Stockley strategical reserves over they're going to use the money for. They also want to restrict asylum for those seeking to remain in the US for fear of ...
- [Texans still getting abortion pills by mail with out-of-state help | The Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texans-still-getting-abortion-pills-by-mail-with-out-of-state-help-the-dallas-morning-news/) - Amy O’Donnell, communications director for Texas Alliance for Life, said the nonprofit dedicated to protecting the “right to life” beginning at conception is acutely aware of groups that provide abortion pills to Texans. “This is something that we proactively work to bring legislation for that would provide a deterrent for any who would wish to illegally traffic those mail-order drugs to Texas women from within our state or from another state,” O’Donnell said.
- [Where Do Texas Abortion Laws Stand Now? | Texas Monthly](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/where-do-texas-abortion-laws-stand-now-texas-monthly/) - When proponents of the state’s abortion bans talk about how Texas law already has narrow exceptions for patients at risk, they’re usually referring to the section of HB 1280 that notes the exceptions to the law. In a statement emailed to Texas Monthly on Sunday, Amy O’Donnell, communications director for the anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life, expressed her disagreement with the ruling. “While Texas law is clear, we believe that some doctors are not apprised of the actual language of the law, resulting in poor care for their patients,” she wrote. Professional medical organizations such as the Texas Medical Association and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), as well as the Texas Medical Board, should provide the guidance doctors rely on, she argued, rather than the courts. “Judicial activism from the bench using non-medically defined terms opens the door for greater confusion,” O’Donnell wrote.
- [Texas Attorney General Appeals Judge’s Ruling, Abortion Ban Will Keep Saving Babies | USSA News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-attorney-general-appeals-judges-ruling-abortion-ban-will-keep-saving-babies-ussa-news/) - “We applaud the swift action of the Texas Attorney General’s office to defend Texas law, which protects the lives of unborn babies while allowing abortions in rare cases when abortion is necessary to save the pregnant woman’s life,” said Texas Alliance for Life Communications Director Amy O’Donnell. “While Texas law is clear, we believe that some doctors are not apprised of the actual language of the law, resulting in poor care for their patients. Professional organizations like the Texas Medical Association, ACOG, and the Texas Medical Board, are the proper sources of guidance and rules for physicians, not the courts. Judicial activism from the bench using non-medically defined terms opens the door for greater confusion.” In August 2022, the Human Life Protection Act went into effect, protecting unborn babies from abortion beginning at conception. That law allows a physician to perform an abortion to save a mother’s life, when “in the exercise of reasonable medical judgment, the pregnant female . . . has a life-threatening physical condition aggravated by, caused by, or arising from a pregnancy that places the female at risk of death or poses a serious risk of substantial impairment of a major bodily function unless the abortion is performed or induced.”
- [Abortion case will go to the Texas Supreme Court. Here’s what to expect | The Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-case-will-go-to-the-texas-supreme-court-heres-what-to-expect-the-dallas-morning-news/) - Amy O’Donnell, communications director for Texas Alliance For Life, said her organization has been following the Zurawski case closely. The Alliance supports a “life-threatening” exemption to state abortion laws, but believes the language in abortion bans is clear. O’Donnell said many doctors and pregnant people misunderstand Texas law. She said the women in the Zurawski case received suboptimal medical care. “We’ll continue to work to maintain our laws, to keep them strong, to not allow any weakening exceptions and to work against any legislation or judicial activism that would try to rewrite our laws in a way that does not protect life,” she said.
- [Texas judge grants injunction on abortion law, AG appeals | CNHI](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-judge-grants-injunction-on-abortion-law-ag-appeals-cnhi/) - Texas Alliance for Life, a pro-life organization, said the injunction “opens the door to confusion about the clearly-worded exception language to allow abortions when a pregnancy endangers a mother's life.” "While Texas law is clear, we believe that some doctors are not apprised of the actual language of the law, resulting in poor care for their patients,” Texas Alliance for Life Communications Director Amy O'Donnell said. “Professional organizations like the Texas Medical Association, ACOG, and the Texas Medical Board, are the proper sources of guidance and rules for physicians, not the courts.”
- [Lawsuit over Texas abortion ban could be a model in other states | Stateline](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/lawsuit-over-texas-abortion-ban-could-be-a-model-in-other-states-stateline/) - Joe Pojman, founder and executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, one of the state’s leading anti-abortion rights groups, also defended the medical exception. “The law is already clear,” he said. “Judges are supposed to interpret the law, not rewrite the law.” The suit names the state of Texas, the Texas Medical Board and Board Executive Director Stephen Brint Carlton as defendants. Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, is also a defendant, though he is currently suspended pending a state Senate trial on impeachment charges alleging bribery and other wrongdoing. Lawyers for the attorney general’s office, who could not be reached for comment, are asking the court to dismiss the suit. In a rebuttal petition, they accuse the plaintiffs of staging “splashy news conferences and media tours” to get a favorable court ruling “after failing to convince the Legislature to adopt their preferred version of the medical exception.” A proposed court order by the plaintiffs asks the court to give physicians discretion to use “good faith judgment” in providing abortion care to someone withunsafe pregnancy complications or instances in which a fetus is unlikely to survive the pregnancy or live after birth.
- [Denied abortion for a doomed pregnancy, she tells Texas court: 'There was no mercy' | Texas Public Radio](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/denied-abortion-for-a-doomed-pregnancy-she-tells-texas-court-there-was-no-mercy-texas-public-radio/) - The benches in the roomy, brand new courtroom at the Travis County Civil District Court were filled with reporters, plaintiffs, and their supporters, including several husbands. Members of the anti-abortion rights group Texas Alliance for Life were also in attendance.
- [Recently concluded Texas regular session saw significant reforms to behavioral and maternal health | State of Reform](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/recently-concluded-texas-regular-session-saw-significant-reforms-to-behavioral-and-maternal-health/) - Texas’s Alternatives to Abortion (A2A) program will receive $140 million over the 2024-2025 biennium, a 40% percent increase from the current cycle. Joe Pojman, PhD, executive director for the Texas Alliance for Life, told State of Reform the organization was pleased with the expanded support for the program, saying the passage of SB 24 will ensure its continuation now as the Thriving Texas Families (TTF) program. “Now the [A2A] program is going to be [on a] statutory basis,” Pojman said. “The executive commissioner of HHSC will promulgate rules for a variety of things like outcome measures for how well the contractors are performing—according to what the department sees. It also more closely links [TTF] with other programs that the state has so it’s easier for those clients to access them. It’s more natural for the providers to link and refer the clients to [the Medicaid program].”
- [SEN. DREW SPRINGER: LEGISLATIVE UPDATE | Olney Enterprise](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/sen-drew-springer-legislative-update-olney-enterprise/) - My Legislative Highlights My goal for this session was to pass strong, conservative legislation that ensures that the Texas Miracle lives on. Below are a couple of bills that I either authored or sponsored that are now on Gov. Abbott’s desk waiting to be signed into law. HB 3162 restores life-affirming values in healthcare by amending the Texas Advance Directives Act to revise provisions related to life-sustaining treatment and DNR orders for patients who are incompetent or mentally/physically incapable of communication. Current law allows a Hospital committee to withdraw a patient’s basic life-sustaining treatment with a 10-day notice. This bill will extend the period to twenty-five days and provides for a seven-day notice, giving patients and their families time to transfer to a different physician or facility that will respect their decision. It was an honor to work on this legislation with Representative Klick, Texas Right to Life, Texas Alliance for Life, and Texans for Life Coalition.
- [1 year after Roe v. Wade's reversal: Texans reflect on impact of total ban on abortion | ABC 13](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/1-year-after-roe-v-wades-reversal-texans-reflect-on-impact-of-total-ban-on-abortion-abc-13/) - "I can't help but reflect with joy on this decision that allowed Texas to protect life beginning at conception. Outside of emergency medical exceptions, the number of abortions in Texas has dropped down to zero. We absolutely believe that it's saving lives. We celebrate every life that has been saved in Texas as a result of our pro-life laws," Amy O'Donnell, communications director at Texas Alliance for Life, said. She said her organization works with pregnancy centers across the state that provide support and assistance for women who choose to move forward with their pregnancy and give birth to their children. "One thing we have worked on, which is really no different than what we've focused on in the past, is to educate Texans about the vast resources that Texas offers women. There's resources to specifically help low-income women and women facing unplanned pregnancies," O'Donnell, said. "We believe in the value of protecting lives conceived even in rape or babies diagnosed with disabilities in their mother's wombs." O'Donnell believes the language in the Human Life Protection Act is clear when it comes to the exceptions that can be made for abortions, but acknowledges there could be more clarification on the law.
- [A year after Roe was reversed, Texas abortion bans are among the nation’s most strict | The Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/a-year-after-roe-was-reversed-texas-abortion-bans-are-among-the-nations-most-strict-the-dallas-morning-news/) - Attorney General Ken Paxton and Texas Medical Board Executive Director Stephen Brint Carlton are named defendants in the case. The offices of Paxton and Brint Carlton did not respond to a request for comment. Paxton has previously said he will continue to defend “the pro-life laws of Texas and the lives of all unborn children.” The Texas Alliance for Life, a statewide anti-abortion organization, responded to the Zurawski case when it was filed in March via a public statement. The organization said Texas law is “carefully crafted” to allow doctors to treat pregnant people with life-threatening conditions without risk of criminal or civil liability. “Texas Alliance for Life supports clarification of the medical emergency exception language within Texas’ pro-life laws,” the Alliance for Life said in the statement. “That clarification needs to come in the same way doctors are educated about other legislation affecting their practice in Texas.”
- [Sales tax on diapers, period products to be removed in September across Texas | KSAT](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/sales-tax-on-diapers-period-products-to-be-removed-in-september-across-texas-ksat/) - Texas Alliance for Life Communications Director Amy O’Donnell said the timing of this law fits with the first anniversary of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. “Texas recognizes that we have to do more because there will be even more births in our state as we’ve seen,” O’Donnell said.
- [One year since the overturning of Roe v. Wade | iCatholic Radio](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/icatholic-radio/) - A Catholic Take welcomes Joe Pojman, Ph.D. of @TXAlliance4Life to discuss one year since the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Then we're joined by Jordan Pacheco of the Glad Trad Podcast to tackle divorce from a Catholic perspective.
- [Abortion restrictions led to 9,800 more births in Texas over nine months | The Catholic World Report](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-restrictions-led-to-9800-more-births-in-texas-over-nine-months-the-catholic-world-report/) - “We are thrilled to see that the protective laws the Texas Legislature put in place in 2021 are working: Abortions have dramatically decreased, and births have increased,” Joe Pojman, the executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, told CNA. “Those children are welcome in Texas, which provides vast resources for women with unplanned pregnancies who carry their unborn children to term, give birth to the babies, and keep or place the babies for adoption,” Pojman said. “Texas [has] more than 300 pregnancy centers, maternity homes, and adoption agencies and countless church-based ministries to care for mothers and babies for years after their births.” Pojman added that the organization expects that birth rates will continue to rise with the additional funding the state Legislature provided for the Alternatives to Abortion program.
- [TX ‘Heartbeat Bill’ Linked to Birth Spike | The Dallas Express](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/tx-heartbeat-bill-linked-to-birth-spike-the-dallas-express/) - Texas Alliance for Life Founder and Executive Director Joe Pojman told The Dallas Express, “We are thrilled to see that the protective laws that the legislature passed are working.” “Abortions have dramatically decreased and births have increased,” he said. “Those children are welcome in Texas and Texas provides vast resources for women with unplanned pregnancies who carry their children to term, whether they … place the babies up for adoption or keep the babies.” Pojman noted that Texas has “more than 300 pregnancy centers, maternity homes, and adoption agencies” and that the state provides taxpayer-funded healthcare coverage to lower-income pregnant women during pregnancy and up to two months after birth.
- [New Law Clarifies Exceptions to Abortion Ban | The Dallas Express](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/new-law-clarifies-exceptions-to-abortion-ban-the-dallas-express/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, told The Dallas Express his anti-abortion organization “favored those exceptions in law because we want to make sure that doctors can treat a woman whose pregnancy is endangering her life.” He described HB 3058 as “an attempt to clarify” those exceptions. “I’m grateful that the governor [and] the legislature [are] taking particular care to try and clarify what’s already in law,” said Pojman. “But I point out, it’s already in law, and doctors were already immune from prosecution or civil liability.”
- [Nearly 10,000 More Births in Texas in 2022: Study | NTD Good Morning](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/nearly-10000-more-births-in-texas-in-2022-study-ntd-good-morning/)
- [THE LEGISLATURE IGNORES SUFFERING PREGNANT TEXANS | TEXAS OBSERVER](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/the-legislature-ignores-suffering-pregnant-texans-texas-observer/) - “I am pleased to say that none of the bills that want to weaken our pro-life laws have been sent in any committee to be heard,” spokesperson Amy O’Donnell said, “And we are going to keep it that way.” O’Donnell said that if doctors need clarification, that clarification should come not from the Legislature, but from other bodies such as the Texas Medical Board. Yet evidence is mounting that Texas anti-abortion laws prevent doctors from providing standard-of-care treatment. Bernardo and her 12 co-plaintiffs were all denied care for their pregnancy complications as a result of Texas law. State Senator Carol Alvarado, D-Houston, who filed the Senate version of the bill, said that she’s disappointed the Legislature failed to act. “When the Lege passed the trigger ban, a lot of us warned that the exception was too vague and undefined and that could have a chilling effect on doctors’ ability to treat their patients, leading to delay or even a denial of care,” she said, “and what we predicted came true.”
- [The Mexican abortion model being used in the US | The World](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/the-mexican-abortion-model-being-used-in-the-us-the-world/) - "Illegal trafficking of abortion inducing drugs is really a federal issue. The Biden Harris administration is completely pro-abortion, but we do hope that a future pro-life admiration will be willing to take action have those breaking the law by trafficking these abortion inducing drugs illegally extradited to stay on trial." said Amy O’Donnell with Texas Alliance for Life.
- [Why does South Carolina ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy? | RTVI](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/why-does-south-carolina-ban-abortions-after-six-weeks-of-pregnancy-rtvi/)
- [Michelle Goldberg: Texas is torturing women whose pregnancies fail | TwinCities.com](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/michelle-goldberg-texas-is-torturing-women-whose-pregnancies-fail-twincities-com/) - One of the new plaintiffs in the suit, a mother of four named Samantha Casiano, was forced to carry to term a fetus that she knew would not survive after birth, spending months fundraising for the inevitable funeral. Reporting on Casiano’s case in April, NPR spoke to Amy O’Donnell of Texas Alliance for Life. O’Donnell was at least honest. She doesn’t believe in exemptions for cases like Casiano’s. “I do believe the Texas laws are working as designed,” she said.
- [In first session after Dobbs ruling, Texas lawmakers provide more support for pregnant and parenting college students | The Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/in-first-session-after-dobbs-ruling-texas-lawmakers-provide-more-support-for-pregnant-and-parenting-college-students-the-texas-tribune/) - “What we like about these bills is that it sets the table for an understanding that students who are parents face different responsibilities,” said Amy O’Donnell with Texas Alliance for Life. “They have different weights on them, they have different pressures on them. They have to navigate different things than a student who is not a parent and there needs to be accommodations for them. There needs to be resources.”
- [You Cannot Hear These 13 Women’s Stories and Believe the Anti-Abortion Narrative | The New York Times](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/you-cannot-hear-these-13-womens-stories-and-believe-the-anti-abortion-narrative-the-new-york-times/) - One of the new plaintiffs in the suit, a mother of four named Samantha Casiano, was forced to carry to term a fetus that she knew would not survive after birth, spending months fund-raising for the inevitable funeral. Reporting on Casiano’s case in April, NPR spoke to Amy O’Donnell of Texas Alliance for Life. O’Donnell was at least honest. She doesn’t believe in exemptions for cases like Casiano’s. “I do believe the Texas laws are working as designed,” she said.
- [IN-DEPTH: Abortion Emerges as a Defining Issue for 2024 Presidential Hopefuls | THE EPOCH TIMES](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/in-depth-abortion-emerges-as-a-defining-issue-for-2024-presidential-hopefuls-the-epoch-times/) - Amy O’Donnell, spokeswoman for Texas Alliance for Life, told The Epoch Times that Trump deserves credit for his work in the pro-life arena. “It is important to recognize that President Trump made great gains in the pro-life movement and kept his promises as far as advocating for the protection of life,” she said. “So we have to just pause and show our gratitude for that. He definitely prioritized life in his first presidency.”
- [10-Day Rule for Withholding Treatment from Hospital Patients Reformed in Texas House Bill | The Texan](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/10-day-rule-for-withholding-treatment-from-hospital-patients-reformed-in-texas-house-bill-the-texan/) - Prior to Klick’s proposal, there were many attempts at reform. Most recently, Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola) and former representative Sen. Tan Parker (R-Flower Mound) filed the “Respecting Texas Patients’ Right to Life Act of 2021,” which failed to make it out of the Senate. Texas Alliance for Life originally opposed this legislation siding with the ability of medical facilities and doctors granted with the ability to end treatment of a patient who is on life-sustaining care.
- [San Antonio Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Measure to Legalize Abortions | Life News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/san-antonio-voters-overwhelmingly-reject-measure-to-legalize-abortions-life-news/) - The proposed ordinance, Proposition A, came from pro-abortion groups and basically would have legalized the killing of unborn babies in abortions in San Antonio. However, the ballot measure failed by a huge margin Saturday with 72 percent of voters opposed, according to the Texas Tribune. Amy O’Donnell, communications director at Texas Alliance for Life, celebrated the victory after her organization spent months working to defeat the proposal. “We are tremendously pleased to see that San Antonio voters have defeated Prop A so decisively,” O’Donnell said. “Prop A would have been tragic for unborn children and victims of trafficking who would have been left without the protection from abortion they deserve by San Antonio police.”
- [Voters in Texas’ Second-Largest City Overwhelmingly Reject Pro-Abortion, Pro-Marijuana Referendum | The Raging Patriot](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/voters-in-texas-second-largest-city-overwhelmingly-reject-pro-abortion-pro-marijuana-referendum-the-raging-patriot/) - Texas Alliance for Life had the opposite view and called the defeat of the proposal a victory for unborn babies. “We hope this defeat sends a strong message to those activists seeking to circumvent statewide laws that protect unborn babies from abortion,” Amy O’Donnell, director of communications for the pro-life Texas Alliance for Life, said when speaking to the media. “Gimmicks, like the bundling of the decriminalization of abortion with other measures, did not work in San Antonio. Texans won’t stand for it, and our cities deserve better.”
- [Time Is Running Out for Texas Republicans to Clarify Exceptions in Their New Abortion Law | The Nation](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/time-is-running-out-for-texas-republicans-to-clarify-exceptions-in-their-new-abortion-law-the-nation/) - In fact, a handful of Texas Republicans recently stood with one of the largest anti-abortion groups in the state to reaffirm that they would not be pursuing these exceptions. “Our laws are very clear,” said Amy O’Donnell of Texas Alliance for Life. “We have heard stories of doctors who say they need further clarification but we believe that that clarification should come…from various [hospital] boards. The laws do not need to be changed.”
- [San Antonio voters defeat proposition that would have decriminalized abortion | LIVE ACTION](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/san-antonio-voters-defeat-proposition-that-would-have-decriminalized-abortion-live-action/) - Opponents of the measure argued early on against its wide reach. Texas Alliance for Life, a pro-life group, petitioned the Texas Supreme Court in February to block the proposal on the basis that its six distinct and unrelated amendments violated state law. The Court refused to intervene, however, citing its resolve not to interfere in local elections. Texas law currently protects nearly all preborn children from abortion. Though city officials acknowledged that they would be unable to go against state law should the proposal have passed, they hoped to deprioritize enforcement of abortion laws and send a symbolic message to the state.
- [San Antonio Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Measure To Legalize Abortions | USSA News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/san-antonio-voters-overwhelmingly-reject-measure-to-legalize-abortions-ussa-news/) - Amy O’Donnell, communications director at Texas Alliance for Life, celebrated the victory after her organization spent months working to defeat the proposal. “We are tremendously pleased to see that San Antonio voters have defeated Prop A so decisively,” O’Donnell said. “Prop A would have been tragic for unborn children and victims of trafficking who would have been left without the protection from abortion they deserve by San Antonio police.” She said the ordinance would have required city police to ignore state laws that protect unborn babies’ lives and women’s health, fertility and safety from illegal and back alley abortions. Texas law protects unborn babies by banning elective abortions and creates penalties for abortionists who violate the law.
- [Abortion Pill to be Banned?? | Catholic Drive Time](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-pill-to-be-banned-catholic-drive-time/)
- [No exceptions coming for Texas abortion ban, both parties say | KXAN](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/no-exceptions-coming-for-texas-abortion-ban-both-parties-say-kxan/) - On Monday, however, Texas Alliance for Life said there is no need to change the law to accomplish that. “Our laws are very clear,” Amy O’Donnell with the Alliance for Life said. “We have heard stories of doctors who say they need further clarification. And we believe that that clarification should come in the same way that it comes for doctors regarding other legislative laws that have passed that affect their practice, and that’s through the various boards that provide that clarification for them, as well as for nurses and for pharmacists. The laws do not need to be changed.”
- [Austin couple travels out of Texas to get 'medically-necessary' abortion | FOX 7 Austin](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/austin-couple-travels-out-of-texas-to-get-medically-necessary-abortion-fox-7-austin/) - "And the bottom line is life won. The body within a woman's body is not that woman's body," said Amy O’Donnell of the Texas Alliance for Life. "Things are not black and white. There's gray area to everything, and they're hurting real people with this law, whether that was intended or not," said Taylor.
- [Garcia: Prop A debate hinges on the issue of officer discretion- San Antonio Express News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/san-antonio-express-news/) - Let’s put aside, for a moment, the fact that most of Prop A is likely to be disregarded by our municipal government if it passes, because City Attorney Andy Segovia says the justice-director provision is the only piece of it that doesn’t violate state law. Let’s also put aside, for a moment, the fact that if Prop A passes, its abortion-decriminalization provision will be challenged in court by Texas Alliance for Life, an Austin-based anti-abortion group. Let’s pretend that voters approve Prop A and the city actually implements it. What would that mean for San Antonians? In truth, much would remain the same. No one is currently getting arrested in this city for providing or receiving an abortion. That wouldn’t change.
- [Months of a doomed pregnancy: What can happen in a state with strict abortion laws | NPR](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/months-of-a-doomed-pregnancy-what-can-happen-in-a-state-with-strict-abortion-laws-npr/) - SIMMONS-DUFFIN: I also spoke to Amy O'Donnell. She's with the Texas Alliance for Life, and she told me she does not support adding more exceptions to Texas' abortion laws. AMY O'DONNELL: I do believe the Texas laws are working as designed. I also believe that we have a responsibility to educate Texas women and families on the resources that we have available to them. SIMMONS-DUFFIN: She says there are private organizations that can help with funerals, and her group would support public funds being used for that, too. Samantha and her family are getting some extra support. Since NPR published her story yesterday, many people were moved to donate to her funeral fundraising page, and they've now donated $30,000 and counting.
- [A Good Friday funeral in Texas. Baby Halo's parents had few choices in post-Roe Texas | NPR](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/a-good-friday-funeral-in-texas-baby-halos-parents-had-few-choices-in-post-roe-texas-npr/) - 'Texas laws are working as designed' Amy O'Donnell, director of communications for the Texas Alliance for Life, calls Casiano's situation "heartbreaking," but says she supports the abortion bans and opposes creating exceptions for fetal anomalies. "I do believe the Texas laws are working as designed," she says. "I also believe that we have a responsibility to educate Texas women and families on the resources that we have available to them, both for their pregnancy, for childbirth and beyond, as well as in situations where they face an infant loss." Sponsor Message She says several private and religious organizations provide free caskets and other services, but said public funds for infant funerals is not currently part of the "Alternatives to Abortion" state program. "That's not to say that it shouldn't be, and if the legislature decided to move that direction, we would support that," O'Donnell says. Duane says Texas has promised those funds before, as part of its defense of the fetal burial law. In that lawsuit, Duane argued that funerals can be expensive. "The state kept promising that they were going to provide all of these resources and grants and all this money for people who needed to have funerals," Duane says. "[Texas] never did any of that. It was all just political theater." Halo's funeral on Good Friday Because she went into labor early, Casiano has less time than she expected to sort out how to pay for Halo's funeral. She was quoted $4,000 by one funeral home. The family moved less than a year ago and used up all their savings on the move. Her family cooked menudo, a spicy Mexican soup, and raised $645 selling it by the bowl. Cogdell, who runs the Christian grief group that's been helping Casiano, says she was able to get several services donated, including picking up the baby's body. In addition to the $480 she raised for Halo's funeral, Cogdell said she used her organization's general family assistance funds to pay for the rest of the funeral, which cost $1,400 in all.
- [Texas abortion 'abolitionists' want to punish women for abortions | CNHI NEWS](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-abortion-abolitionists-want-to-punish-women-for-abortions-cnhi-news/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, one of the largest pro-life organizations in the state, said the organization “strongly supports” where Texas currently stands in its abortion laws. He added that recent statistics from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission Induced Termination of Pregnancy report found that abortions in the state have plummeted from thousands per month to zero elective abortions and a handful of abortions to protect the life of the mother. “At no time in our work toward protecting life have we supported legislation in favor of prosecuting mothers,” Pojman said. “Women facing unplanned pregnancies need compassionate support and alternatives to abortion, not criminal prosecution.” “It’s important now that we focus on maintaining our pro-life gains, expanding funding for the state's alternatives-to-abortion program, and holding rogue DAs accountable who say they will not enforce Texas pro-life laws,” he added.
- [San Antonio abortion vote avoids legal challenge — for now | AXIOS SAN ANTONIO](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/san-antonio-abortion-vote-avoids-legal-challenge-for-now-axios-san-antonio/) - What they're saying: The Texas Supreme Court’s decision adhered "to our longstanding commitment to avoid undue interference with elections," Justice Jane Bland wrote. "Our team spent countless hours on research, we know we are well within our legal right," organizers behind Proposition A wrote on Twitter after the ruling. The other side: "We are tremendously disappointed in the Texas Supreme Court's decision … despite obvious violations of state law," said Amy O'Donnell, the communications director for Texas Alliance for Life, which sought the legal challenge, in a statement.
- [Texas Supreme Court issues three opinions from March 13-19 | BALLOTPEDIA NEWS](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-supreme-court-issues-three-opinions-from-march-13-19-ballotpedia-news/) - IN RE MARIA TERESA RAMIREZ MORRIS, AND TEXAS ALLIANCE FOR LIFE, INC. (Dissenting), where dissenting justices argued against the above opinion. They claimed the court should grant partial relief to the voter by directing San Antonio to hold the proposed charter amendment election in November rather than May.
- [Texas Supreme Court rejects anti-abortion group's Justice Charter challenge | San Antonio Express News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-supreme-court-rejects-anti-abortion-groups-justice-charter-challenge-san-antonio-express-news/) - “This precedent invites municipalities to disregard well-established election laws regarding charter amendments, protections for unborn babies, and numerous other issues, an unintended but foreseeable consequence,” Texas Alliance for Life spokesperson Amy O’Donnell said in a written statement. If approved, the Justice Charter, which will appear on the ballot as Proposition A, would amend the city charter to bar police from investigating or making arrests for abortion-related crimes and misdemeanor marijuana possession. It would also expand the city’s cite-and-release program, ban police from using chokeholds and no-knock warrants, and create a city justice director to oversee these policy changes. City Attorney Andy Segovia, however, maintains that San Antonio could only enforce the justice director provision, calling the others “inconsistent” with state law.
- [Marijuana and abortion will be on the ballot in San Antonio, Texas Supreme Court rules | SAN ANTONIO CURRENT](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/marijuana-and-abortion-will-be-on-the-ballot-in-san-antonio-texas-supreme-court-rules-san-antonio-current/) - Although the petition filed by Texas Alliance for Life garnered support from state GOP members, including Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the state's highest court ultimately ruled that it doesn't have the power to "stymie" an election. Further litigation would only be appropriate if the measure passes, the justices added. "The power of initiative is reserved to the people, not granted to them," Justice Jane N. Bland wrote in her opinion. "Courts must not lightly usurp that power. Our role is to facilitate elections, not to stymie them, and to review the consequences of those elections as the Legislature prescribes."
- [Trump-appointed Texas judge hears arguments in abortion pill case | FOX 29](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/trump-appointed-texas-judge-hears-arguments-in-abortion-pill-case-fox-29/) - “Now we're seeing those drugs trafficked illegally into our state. Right now, in Houston, we see a lawsuit by a husband against three women because they helped his wife obtain an abortion,” said Amy O’Donnell with Texas Alliance For Life. “We're excited to see where that case goes, what we hear. The reality of it is they do harm women.” RELATED| Split opinions over the three women sued for wrongful death following abortion O’Donnell says studies in Finland show up to 40 percent of women who take abortion drugs have complications, but the National Institutes of Health says abortion pills have a two percent complication rate. First-trimester surgical abortions have a 1.3 percent complication rate.
- [Texas abortion laws protect babies and mothers | The Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-abortion-laws-protect-babies-and-mothers-the-dallas-morning-news/) - When we heard about Amanda Zurawski’s case specifically, my organization consulted with six well-informed doctors in this area of medicine. When Zurawski was in her 18th week, well before viability, she suffered from a rare but severe condition known as preterm premature rupture of membranes, or PPROM. In other words, her water broke. Because the unborn baby was so young, there was little chance for her baby to survive. Without intervention, Zurawski’s life was in danger from infection. All six doctors said the standard of care is to induce labor with the intent to save the mother’s life, knowing that, sadly, the unborn child would not survive, and to do so without waiting until the woman’s death is imminent or for the baby’s heart to stop beating. All confirmed this is permitted under Texas law. Unfortunately, that is not what her physician did. Her doctor waited until Ms. Zurawski developed sepsis before providing the appropriate treatment. Tragically, she lost her baby, and she almost lost her life. But that had nothing to do with Texas law. It is a dangerous lie that lifesaving care is not permitted under Texas pro-life laws. The language of the life of the mother exception in Texas law is clear: no woman with a life-threatening pregnancy should be required to wait before receiving treatment from her physician. Much misinformation and confusion have been widely perpetuated regarding the life of the mother exception within Texas pro-life laws. However, Texas’ laws are carefully crafted to allow doctors to promptly treat women with life-threatening conditions without the risk of criminal or civil liability. The exception language in our more recent laws is the same language put into law in 2013 to protect unborn babies from abortion beginning at 20 weeks. No physician has been prosecuted for performing abortions to save the mother’s life under that law.
- [Texas Man Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Ex-wife’s Friends Who Allegedly Helped Her Access Abortion Pills | THE DAILY WIRE](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-man-files-wrongful-death-lawsuit-against-ex-wifes-friends-who-allegedly-helped-her-access-abortion-pills-the-daily-wire/) - Texas passed a trigger law making performing an abortion a crime punishable by up to life in prison, ABC reported. The law, however, did not go into effect until August 2022, which makes the legality of the case controversial. Joe Pojman with Texas Alliance for Life told Fox 29 that the legal action could set a precedent for future cases. “I hope the unborn children’s lives are not taken but if they are, this could be a really important example for someone,” Pojman said. “I’m hopeful this could mean justice for the unborn child, I’m hopeful that for father of the child could get some kind of compensation for it such that this would never ever happen again.” Charles “Rocky” Rhodes, a South Texas College of Law law professor, told ABC he believes the lawsuit could gain traction. “It’s scary to think that you can be sued for significant damages for helping a friend undertake acts that help her have even a self-medicated abortion,” Rhodes said. “Obviously, the allegations would have to be proven, but there is potentially merit to this suit under Texas’ abortion laws as they exist now.”
- [San Antonio voters to decide on a measure regarding abortion, marijuana, and police actions | BALLOTPEDIA NEWS](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/san-antonio-voters-to-decide-on-a-measure-regarding-abortion-marijuana-and-police-actions-ballotpedia-news/) - The Texas Alliance for Life, a nonprofit organization that describes itself as pro-life, sued the San Antonio City Clerk and the San Antonio City Council on Feb. 9, alleging the proposed charter amendment violates the Texas Local Government Code, which prohibits multiple-subject charter amendments. The single-subject rule requires ballot initiatives to address a single subject, topic, or issue. Of the 26 states that provide for citizen-initiated ballot measures, 17 of those states have single-subject rules. While Texas does not provide for statewide citizen initiatives, Texas law requires local charter amendments to include only one subject.
- [Big backers of public schools in Texas? Rural Republicans. | The Christians Science Monitor](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/big-backers-of-public-schools-in-texas-rural-republicans-the-christians-science-monitor/) - There is a reason Governor Abbott was quiet on this issue for so long. It’s because people like Rep. Ken King have been so loud. Representative King is from Canadian, Texas – a town of 2,200 in a county of 3,200 in the Texas Panhandle. He has an ‘A’ rating from the National Rifle Association and has been endorsed by the Texas Alliance for Life. Among the bills he has sponsored this year is one that would impose “an additional fee for the registration of electric and hybrid vehicles.” But he represents 19 mostly rural counties, and he doesn’t support a voucher program.
- [5 Texas women denied abortions sue the state, saying the bans put them in danger | NPR KUT90.5](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/5-texas-women-denied-abortions-sue-the-state-saying-the-bans-put-them-in-danger-npr-kut90-5/) - AMY O'DONNELL: No, I'm not a medical doctor, so I'm not going to answer which treatment is best for which condition. But I can speak for the law. The law is clear, and the law is adequate, and doctors can intervene in these situations. It does not have to be an imminent issue where they allow it to get to a point where then a woman is septic.
- [Texas GOP censures U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales for not toeing party line | SAN ANTONIO REPORT](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-gop-censures-u-s-rep-tony-gonzales-for-not-toeing-party-line-san-antonio-report/) - In an effort to highlight issues where he agrees with local Republicans, Gonzales joined the anti-abortion group Alliance for Life at Thursday’s press conference to voice opposition to proposed police reforms expected to appear on San Antonio’s municipal election ballot in May. “Prop A is going down in flames — it is going to lose,” Gonzales said at the press conference. “… We have an army of conservative warriors that are ready to push back.” Speaking to reporters after the press conference, Gonzales downplayed the threat of the censure. “Not everybody likes me. … It’s the way life is,” Gonzales said. “You can’t allow these people that are detractors to prevent you from doing what you want to do, what you need to do, to represent the district, but you do have to take it seriously.” “Something like this is an opportunity to unite us,” he said, gesturing to the people gathered in opposition of the police reforms charter amendment.
- [Walgreens speaks after being told there's consequences for selling abortion pills by mail |News4SA](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/walgreens-speaks-after-being-told-theres-consequences-for-selling-abortion-pills-by-mail-news4sa/) - Walgreens' decision further limits women's abortions options in Texas. It’s the news some are celebrating. “We're grateful to see that work having an effect where life is protected,” Amy O’Donnell with Texas Alliance for Life said. Walgreens said they are not distributing mifepristone at this time. “In Texas now that life is protected from conception on, it's not legal for these drugs to be dispensed, either through Walgreens or through a physician for the purpose of a woman obtaining an abortion. We want to see women protected even as we work towards protecting babies,” O’Donnell said. The letter was also sent to rival drug store chain CVS who has not yet responded.
- [3 abortion bans in Texas leave doctors 'talking in code' to pregnant patients | Texas Public Radio](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/3-abortion-bans-in-texas-leave-doctors-talking-in-code-to-pregnant-patients-texas-public-radio/) - Still, these laws are not as sweeping as some seem to think, law professor Sepper says, and none should apply in Miller's case. "First, all of them exempt the pregnant person," Sepper explains. "Second, none of them apply outside the borders of Texas, so abortions performed in Colorado or California are not covered." Amy O'Donnell of Texas Alliance for Life, an anti-abortion rights group, concurs with Sepper's interpretation of the law. "Our Texas Alliance for Life attorneys believe there is a constitutional right to interstate travel," she says. "They believe that Texas will not be able to ban interstate travel for abortion, just as we cannot ban individuals from traveling to another state to participate in casino gambling, which is not legal in Texas."
- [Why anti-abortion opponents could sink San Antonio’s police reform amendment | San Antonio Express News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/why-anti-abortion-opponents-could-sink-san-antonios-police-reform-amendment-san-antonio-express-news/) - Texas Alliance for Life immediately took the matter to the Texas Supreme Court. The group has a powerful ally in Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is urging the court to side with them. It’s a large departure from the scrutiny given to marijuana decriminalization measures passed in other Texas cities, none of which are anywhere close to landing in front of a state court. These measures have proved popular, passing by as much as 85 percent. “On the abortion question, this is a direct frontal assault to a primary political objective that Republicans have laid out,” said Brandon Rottinghaus, a political science professor at the University of Houston. “It is as bold a political strategy to confront a Republican, conservative policy on abortion as we’ve seen.” On ExpressNews.com: Anti-abortion group wants to weed out this measure in San Antonio’s Justice Charter amendment The Justice Charter, also known as Proposition A, is the first citizen-led ballot measure in Texas to attempt to safeguard abortion providers since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down federal abortion protections last summer. It will be a test of the lengths the state’s powerful anti-abortion movement — and possibly Republican lawmakers — will go to prevent cities from making their own rules about abortion.
- [Judge Dismisses Anti-Abortion Lawsuit | The Dallas Express](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/judge-dismisses-anti-abortion-lawsuit-the-dallas-express/) - Amy O’Donnell, director of communications for the Texas Alliance for Life, told The Dallas Express, “It is unfortunate that Wendy Davis and the others mentioned in the suit would prefer to take innocent unborn babies’ lives and harm the hearts and potentially the well-being of mothers rather than put their time, energy, and resources toward supporting compassionate alternatives to abortion.” “We applaud our pro-life legislators and Governor Abbott for prioritizing the care of women and their babies in Texas,” she added.
- [Proposed police reforms face legal challenge at Texas Supreme Court | SAN ANOTNIO Report](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/proposed-police-reforms-face-legal-challenge-at-texas-supreme-court-san-anotnio-report/) - On Friday the anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life Inc. (TAL) filed a petition requesting that the city reject the proposed ballot language, which it says violates a state law prohibiting multi-subject charter amendments, and require each issue to be listed and voted on separately. Sponsors help underwrite our nonprofit journalism. Sponsor today. 2023 Book Festical_300x250 “Respondents have no discretion to force voters to approve or reject, all or nothing, charter provisions dealing with issues as varied as theft, graffiti, or prohibiting cooperation with state agencies regulating abortion providers,” wrote attorney Eric Opiela, a former executive director of the Republican Party of Texas. City Council is expected to order that the ballot proposition appear on the May 6 ballot Thursday, a formality they don’t get to exercise judgment over. The deadline for setting the May ballot is Friday.
- [San Antonio City Council approves pot- and abortion-decriminalization measure to go before voters in May | San Antonio Current](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/san-antonio-city-council-approves-pot-and-abortion-decriminalization-measure-to-go-before-voters-in-may-san-antonio-current/) - This week, anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life filed a petition with the court arguing that the Justice Charter Initiative is illegal because it includes more than one subject. Solicitor General Judd Stone reiterated these sentiments in a letter submitted to the state's high court, arguing that the proposal "flagrantly violates" state law, according to the San Antonio Report.
- [Pro-Life Group Files Petition to Stop San Antonio’s ‘Justice Policy’ Charter Amendment Election | THE TEXAN](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pro-life-group-files-petition-to-stop-san-antonios-justice-policy-charter-amendment-election-the-texan/) - The Texas Local Government Code provides, “An amendment may not contain more than one subject.” In its petition, Texas Alliance for Life acknowledges that courts have allowed cities to hold elections on proposals that make multiple amendments to a city charter, but note that all were dealing with a single subject. However, in this case, the subject matters vary from marijuana possession to abortion crimes so that residents who may agree with one issue could disagree on another, but would be forced to cast only one vote for or against the entire proposal. In its reply brief, the city made a procedural argument that the petition should have first been presented to an appellate court before coming to the Texas Supreme Court. Regarding multiple subjects in the charter amendment, the city argued that it “plausibly read the proposed ‘Justice Policy’ charter amendment language as relating to one subject.” It also asserted that petitioners Texas Alliance for Life and Morris are premature in their challenge, and instead should challenge the amendment after the election should it be approved by voters.
- [AG’s Office: Proposed charter amendment ‘flagrantly violates’ state law | SAN ANTONIO Report](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/ags-office-proposed-charter-amendment-flagrantly-violates-state-law-san-antonio-report/) - Stone urged the court to grant a petition filed by the anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life Inc. (TAL) requesting that the city reject the proposed ballot language, and instead require a vote on each provision individually. “While the substance of this proposed charter amendment conflicts with multiple substantive provisions of state law, this mandamus proceeding concerns a procedural problem: the charter amendment plainly violates Texas law’s longstanding prohibition on municipal charter amendments that ‘contain more than one subject,'” Stone wrote.
- [North Side councilmen leave chambers rather than put marijuana, abortion onto May 6 ballot | KSAT News 12](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/north-side-councilmen-leave-chambers-rather-than-put-marijuana-abortion-onto-may-6-ballot-ksat-news-12/) - The anti-abortion group, Texas Alliance for Life, has asked the Supreme Court of Texas to force the city to split the ballot initiative into several measures instead of just one.
- [Amid legal issues, proposed Justice Charter is added to San Antonio’s May ballot | SAN ANTONIO Report](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/amid-legal-issues-proposed-justice-charter-is-added-to-san-antonios-may-ballot-san-antonio-report/) - Meanwhile, the proposed charter amendment is facing a legal challenge at the Texas Supreme Court from the anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life Inc. The group has requested that the city reject the proposed ballot language and instead require a vote on each provision individually. The petition is pending, but the court issued an order Thursday morning that requires both parties to provide a status report to the court next week outlining the ballot language. Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office urged the court to side with opponents. Solicitor General Judd Stone wrote Wednesday in a letter to the court that the Justice Charter “flagrantly violates” a state law prohibiting multi-subject charter amendments.
- [Paxton Petitions Texas Supreme Court to Prevent an Unlawful Charter Amendment From Being Placed on San Antonio Voters’ Ballots in the Upcoming May Election | The Katy News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/paxton-petitions-texas-supreme-court-to-prevent-an-unlawful-charter-amendment-from-being-placed-on-san-antonio-voters-ballots-in-the-upcoming-may-election-the-katy-news/) - AUSTIN – Attorney General Paxton has filed an amicus letter brief in the Texas Supreme Court to stop an unlawful charter amendment from being placed on the ballots of San Antonio, Texas voters in the upcoming May 2023 municipal general election. The letter brief was filed in support of the Texas Alliance for Life’s challenge to the charter amendment, which contains numerous left-wing policy initiatives. To ensure that charter amendments are clear and that voters can make their voices heard, Texas state law requires charter amendments to include only one subject. But San Antonio’s proposed charter amendment does not accord with this long-standing legal requirement, as it contains a multitude of different topics. Even the San Antonio City Attorney has acknowledged that the proposed amendment presents at least six subjects, among them changes to policies regarding abortion, marijuana, no-knock warrants, chokeholds, the creation of a new municipal government position, and a reduction in criminal penalties for numerous state-law crimes.
- [Anti-abortion group wants to weed out this measure in San Antonio’s Justice Charter amendment | San Antonio-News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/anti-abortion-group-wants-to-weed-out-this-measure-in-san-antonios-justice-charter-amendment-san-antonio-news/) - Austin-based Texas Alliance for Life, along with San Antonio resident Maria Theresa Ramirez Morris, filed an emergency writ of mandamus petition Thursday asking the court to compel the city clerk and council to break up the charter amendment into separate ballot measures. The anti-abortion group bypassed the San Antonio-based Fourth Court of Appeals — which counts just one Republican among its seven justices — and went directly to the all Republican Supreme Court. On ExpressNews.com: Abortion opponents call ‘anarchy’ as San Antonio City Council approves resolution in favor of access
- [Pro-lifers push for near-total abortion ban in state protests | The Washington Times](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pro-lifers-push-for-near-total-abortion-ban-in-state-protests-the-washington-times/) - Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is scheduled to address activists Saturday at the Texas State Capitol in Austin. Last year, he signed a law there that extended complete legal protection to “the unborn child” from the moment of conception. “Texas is well prepared for this moment in history,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, in an email to The Washington Times. With federal legislation stalled in a divided Congress, activists hope to tie “personhood” to the moment of conception in state laws, said Mary Ziegler, a leading expert on the legal history of the U.S. abortion debate.
- [Overturn of Roe v. Wade celebrated at 2023 Texas Rally for Life | kxan](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/overturn-of-roe-v-wade-celebrated-at-2023-texas-rally-for-life-kxan/) - The 2023 Texas Rally for Life, hosted by Texas Alliance for Life, began at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Texas Capitol. This was the group’s first rally since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade decision and Senate Bill 8 went into effect in Texas. Organizers of the rally said the event was meant to bring anti-abortion advocates, faith leaders and elected officials together to march in support of the right to life. Governor Greg Abbott attended the event and was the keynote speaker. According to a statement, he said he expected thousands of anti-abortion Texans to join the rally.
- [Texas Rally for Life held in front of State Capitol | CBS AUSTIN](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-rally-for-life-held-in-front-of-state-capitol-cbs-austin/) - The Texas Alliance for Life held the Texas Rally for Life on the south steps of the State Capitol on Saturday. The rally is held annually and brings together pro-life advocates, faith leaders and elected officials from across the state. It lasted until 3 p.m. and was followed by a pro-life expo on the Capitol grounds.
- [Governor Abbott Champions Protecting Unborn At Texas Rally For Life | Office of the Texas Governor](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/governor-abbott-champions-protecting-unborn-at-texas-rally-for-life-office-of-the-governor/) - The Governor also highlighted Texas' comprehensive pro-life efforts to protect the life of both the child and mother, including providing more than $100 million for the Alternatives to Abortion program. The Governor was joined at the rally by Texas Alliance for Life Executive Director Dr. Joe Pojman, Bishop Joe Vasquez, and other pro-life faith leaders, advocates, and elected officials. Hosted annually by the Texas Alliance for Life, the Texas Rally for Life brings together pro-life advocates, faith leaders, and elected officials from across the state to march to the Texas Capitol in support of every Texan's fundamental right to life.
- [Tennessee GOP Split on Abortion-Ban Exceptions | Nashville Scene](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/tennessee-gop-split-on-abortion-ban-exceptions-nashville-scene/) - Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who leads the Texas state Senate, has signaled he might be willing to take up the exceptions question. “I am not saying no, but we’d have to see a real groundswell of Republicans in the House and Senate to say yes,” Patrick told Spectrum News’ Capital Tonight in a December interview. Amy O’Donnell, communications director for Texas Alliance for Life, says her organization is “definitely against a rape-incest exception in our abortion laws,” though the group supports exceptions for medical emergencies. O’Donnell adds, however, that her organization has not withdrawn support from anti-abortion rights lawmakers who support rape and incest exceptions. In Wisconsin, some GOP leaders also are interested in adding exceptions to the state’s strict abortion ban, a law dating to 1849 that was reactivated by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe. But the situation in Wisconsin is complicated, because while Republicans control the legislature, Gov. Tony Evers is a Democrat.
- [Every State Should be Like Texas and Protect Babies From Abortions | LifeNews.com](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/every-state-should-be-like-texas-and-protect-babies-from-abortions-lifenews-com/) - At the Austin rally, we listened to Dr. Joe Pojman, founder and director of Texas Alliance for Life. And as he spoke these words, I’m sure I wasn’t the only one in the crowd who realized we were living a dream come true. He mentioned that Roe has been reversed and children can again be protected in law. He called it “an unmitigated victory…,” and it is.
- [Republican leaders in some states now want to add abortion ban exceptions | ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/republican-leaders-in-some-states-now-want-to-add-abortion-ban-exceptions-st-louis-post-dispatch/) - Amy O’Donnell, communications director for Texas Alliance for Life, said her organization is “definitely against a rape-incest exception in our abortion laws,” though the group supports exceptions for medical emergencies. O’Donnell added, however, that her organization has not withdrawn support from anti-abortion rights lawmakers who support rape and incest exceptions. In Wisconsin, some GOP leaders also are interested in adding exceptions to the state’s strict abortion ban, a law dating to 1849 that was reactivated by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe. But the situation in Wisconsin is complicated because while Republicans control the legislature, Gov. Tony Evers is a Democrat.
- [Texas Rally for Life: Abortion opponents continue celebrating overturn of Roe v. Wade | Austin American-Statesman](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-rally-for-life-abortion-opponents-continue-celebrating-overturn-of-roe-v-wade-el-paso-times/) - During the Texas Rally for Life — which was hosted by Texas Alliance for Life, a nonprofit focused on protecting the "right to life" from conception through death — demonstrators gathered to march through downtown Austin, ending at the Capitol in celebration of the court decision that struck down the 1973 ruling that had protected abortion rights nationwide. More than 30 buses from across the state brought people to the annual rally, according to the organization.
- [Texas abortion opponents celebrate fall of Roe v. Wade at Rally for Life |  The Black Chronicle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-abortion-opponents-celebrate-fall-of-roe-v-wade-at-rally-for-life-the-black-chronicle/) - Prominent Texas anti-abortion advocates applauded the work of Abbott and other GOP leaders for legislation that banned the procedure. Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, celebrated the near-complete end to abortion in the state, noting the harsh penalties for providers who administer or enable the procedure. “Let’s continue to make Texas a state in which abortion is entirely unthinkable and where everyone, from conception to natural death, is protected and thrives,” Pojman said. While Abbott and others lauded the work of the anti-abortion movement other rally participants said they felt there was still work to be done. “We want abortion to be unthinkable,” said Aidan Garza, of Austin, echoing a refrain splashed on posters and expressed by several attendees of the rally. Garza said he was marching in the walk to the Capitol that preceded the rally, as a member of his congregation of the St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church. He said he wants to see a federal law outlawing abortion.
- [Gov. Abbott to abortion opponents: “All of you are life savers” |  THE TEXAS TRIBUNE](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/gov-abbott-to-abortion-opponents-all-of-you-are-life-savers-the-texas-tribune/) - Prominent Texas anti-abortion advocates applauded the work of Abbott and other GOP leaders for legislation that banned the procedure. Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, celebrated the near-complete end to abortion in the state, noting the harsh penalties for providers who administer or enable the procedure. “Let’s continue to make Texas a state in which abortion is entirely unthinkable and where everyone, from conception to natural death, is protected and thrives,” Pojman said.
- [Abortion debate continues as thousands set to attend Rally for Life | kxan](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-debate-continues-as-thousands-set-to-attend-rally-for-life-kxan/) - The Texas Alliance for Life said thousands of Texans were planning to join Gov. Greg Abbott and anti-abortion activists at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, set to commemorate their first gathering since the end of Roe v. Wade. “We’re going to celebrate, but also acknowledge that our work is not finished,” TAL’s Amy O’Donnell said. Activists and elected officials on both sides of the issue are adamant that the end of Roe is not the end of their advocacy. For Texas Alliance for Life, that means enforcing bans on unprescribed abortion pills and securing more funding for the state’s Alternatives to Abortion program.
- [GOP Leaders in Some States Want to Add Abortion Ban Exceptions | PEW](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/gop-leaders-in-some-states-want-to-add-abortion-ban-exceptions-pew/) - Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who leads the state Senate, has signaled he might be willing to take up the exceptions question. “I am not saying no, but we’d have to see a real groundswell of Republicans in the House and Senate to say yes,” Patrick told Spectrum News’ Capital Tonight in a December interview. Amy O’Donnell, communications director for Texas Alliance for Life, said her organization is “definitely against a rape-incest exception in our abortion laws,” though the group supports exceptions for medical emergencies. O’Donnell added, however, that her organization has not withdrawn support from anti-abortion rights lawmakers who support rape and incest exceptions.
- [Texas Republicans Want Better Enforcement of Abortion Ban to Ensure Babies are Saved | LifeNews.com](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-republicans-want-better-enforcement-of-abortion-ban-to-ensure-babies-are-saved-lifenews-com-2/) - Cypress Rep. Tom Oliverson, interim GOP House caucus chair, said the fact that Republicans maintained control of state government in the November elections, when Democrats made the state’s abortion ban a central line of attack, shows that voters feel they’re on the right track. “I can tell you confidently from my community’s perspective,” he said, “that the overwhelming majority of them are very OK with the law as written.” Texas Right to Life, the Texas Alliance for Life and other pro-life organizations are calling for legislation to ensure that unborn babies are being protected in the state. “Simply because abortion is illegal in statute doesn’t mean it’s actually being followed everywhere in the state,” Texas Right to Life president John Seago told the news outlet. “We want to pass several bills that will address some of the new lawless trends that we have seen in the last 18 months.” Pro-life leaders estimate that tens of thousands of babies have been saved from abortion since the Texas heartbeat law went into effect.
- [Several abortion bills pre-filed in Texas | Spectrum News 1](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/several-abortion-bills-pre-filed-in-texas-spectrum-news-1/) - As written, the bill would not require a pregnant person to file a police report or provide forensic evidence. Alvarado said it’s because many women don’t report abuse in the first place. But since no record would be required to obtain an abortion, anti-abortion advocates see this as a way to create a loophole so any woman could have the procedure. “Women could claim rape or assault or incest where, in fact, that has not happened. And it creates a potential loophole in an exception that we don’t support that would allow women to lie to receive abortions. We would hope that no woman would do that, but it does leave that door open,” said Amy O’Donnell, the director of communications for Texas Alliance for Life. Seth Chandler, a law professor at the University of Houston, said this is where the legal waters get murky. “Without any proof that the sexual assault occurred, in the sense of not having to file a police report or have a criminal prosecution for the assault, again, I suspect that pro-life forces are going to object to that on grounds that basically all that has to happen is for the woman to allege that the sex was nonconsensual and therefore constitutes an assault,” Chandler said. “And so I think when people get down to the nuts and bolts of trying to define these exceptions, there’s going to be quite a battle.”
- [DOJ Tells U.S. Postal Service Abortion-By-Mail Pills Are OK to Deliver | Houston Press](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/doj-tells-u-s-postal-service-abortion-by-mail-pills-are-ok-to-deliver-houston-press/) - Because of Senate Bill 8, in response to the DOJ’s ruling, Texans can expect to see cases challenging the decision to take place in courts across the state. According to Amy O’Donnell, public policy team member at Texas Alliance for Life, the opinion concentrates primarily on the services provided by the US Postal Service and their inability to be at fault for these deliveries but does not clear other organizations or individuals from providing these pills in state. “The law remains in effect in Texas, meaning that anybody who sends those chemical abortion drugs to women in Texas, with the intent of them having an abortion using the medication, creates a criminal offense to stand trial and be held accountable in Texas,” O’Donnell said.
- [Celebrating ‘unmitigated victory’: Anti-abortion march takes to San Antonio streets | San Antonio Express-News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/celebrating-unmitigated-victory-anti-abortion-march-takes-to-san-antonio-streets-san-antonio-express-news/) - Starting in the city’s Main Plaza, a dozen children holding a white banner reading “March for Life” formed the vanguard, leading the march to the Alamo Plaza and then back for a rally at Main Plaza. Dr. Joe Pojman, founder and executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, described the overturning of Roe v. Wade as an “unmitigated victory.” “We need to still educate people about three main things: The unborn child’s a baby; abortion hurts, not helps women; and Texas provides vast resources for women with unplanned pregnancies.” The 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, and the decision overturning it, is being marked by both sides in the abortion debate, locally and on the national level.
- [El aborto en casa avanza en EEUU de la mano de activistas mexicanas | telam](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/el-aborto-en-casa-avanza-en-eeuu-de-la-mano-de-activistas-mexicanas-telam/) - "Hay importantes cuestiones jurídicas y prácticas sobre si alguien que está en México podría ser procesado por esto, pero está fuera de nuestro alcance", sentenció. TELAM SE 2022. Queda expresamente prohibida la utilización de este contenido sin citar la autoría de TELAM, la omisión de este requisito es violatorio del Régimen Legal de la Propiedad Intelectual, Ley 11.723. lo que habilita el reclamo de nuestros derechos por vía judicial.
- [On 50th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, America’s abortion landscape has dramatically changed | The Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/on-50th-anniversary-of-roe-vs-wade-americas-abortion-landscape-has-dramatically-changed-the-dallas-morning-news/) - The subsequent drop in abortions has been a victory for anti-abortion groups, said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. However, he said there is still more the movement wants to change. “For many states, post-Dobbs, is equivalent to pre-Dobbs,” Pojman said. “I would expect the pro-life movement on a national level to continue to grow.” Carol Tobias, president of the National Right to Life Committee, agreed that abortion foes must keep up their efforts, telling The Associated Press, “Pro-lifers are not going to give up — it’s a civil rights issue for us.” The Roe case, which originated in Dallas County, was a historic moment both for reproductive rights and other privacy cases. Fifty years later, 13 states have no access to abortion due to trigger bans that took effect after the Dobbs decision. Several other states have limited access or could enact full bans in the upcoming legislative session.
- [Texan Feminist Throwdown celebrates 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade | KVUE NEWS](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texan-feminist-throwdown-celebrates-50th-anniversary-of-roe-v-wade-kvue-news/) - KVUE reached out to several abortion rights opponents who emailed us statements regarding the anniversary. The organizations include the Texas Alliance for Life, Diocese of Austin and Texas Right to Life Texas Alliance for Life Communications Director Amy O’Donnell: "Today we celebrate the overturning of Roe v Wade and the fact that life is now protected in Texas from conception on. Roe was an act of judicial activism from the bench that robbed millions of baby girls of their lives and assaulted the hearts of their mothers. A true feminist mindset recognizes that women do not have to choose between having their babies, planned or unplanned, and achieving great things. It is not either/or; it’s both/and. We, women, can both give birth to our children, no matter the circumstances of their conception, and live successful lives. We do not have to buy into the lie society has perpetuated for decades. It’s insulting to our true capacity. Any donations toward supporting women are better spent going towards the hundreds of pregnancy help centers, adoption agencies, and maternity homes across our state. We are grateful that from our elected statewide leaders and legislators to our citizens, the majority of Texans prioritize life. The voters have shown this at the polls, and the legislature has proven this time and again through their generous funding of the state’s Alternatives to Abortion Program, funded at $100 million for the current biennium. This program provides services to women with unplanned pregnancies with the goal that they can successfully carry the baby to term, give birth, and keep the baby or place the baby for adoption. Services are available for three years after birth."
- [Abortion debate ramps up in states as Congress deadlocks | CBS NEWS](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-debate-ramps-up-in-states-as-congress-deadlocks-cbs-news/) - Those measures could get lost in the shuffle of the state's frantic 140-day, every-other-year session, if legislative leaders don't consider them a priority. The state's trigger law banning almost all abortions that went into effect last year "appears to be working very well," said Joe Pojman, founder and executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, an anti-abortion group. In August 2022, three abortions were documented in the state, down from more 5,700 reported during the same month a year earlier, according to the most recent state data. The top state House Republican said his priority is boosting support for new moms, for example, by extending postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months. It's "an opportunity for the Texas House to focus more than ever on supporting mothers and children," said Republican House Speaker Dade Phelan.
- [Republicans eye tighter enforcement of Texas’ abortion ban as Legislature starts | The Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-republicans-want-better-enforcement-of-abortion-ban-to-ensure-babies-are-saved-lifenews-com/) - In recent television interviews, Patrick suggested the idea of adding more exemptions lacks broad support among Senate Republicans. Last fall, Phelan told The Texas Tribune that the House might revise the abortion ban, but he did not know how the chamber would vote on adding more exemptions. The state’s most prominent anti-abortion groups — Texas Right to Life and Texas Alliance for Life — are firmly against rolling back any part of the abortion ban, their leaders told The Dallas Morning News. Instead, the groups are supporting a variety of proposals to tighten enforcement. Rep. Candy Noble, R-Lucas, has filed legislation to prohibit state and local governments from providing any logistical support to assist women in getting an abortion, including child care, lodging or travel. Rep. Jared Patterson, R-Frisco, filed a bill to block businesses from receiving tax subsidies if they help employees in leaving the state to get abortions. Neither bill has attracted co-sponsors.
- [March for Life and More: Nationwide Marches and Other Pro-Life Gatherings | NATIONAL CATHOLIC REGISTER](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/march-for-life-and-more-nationwide-marches-and-other-pro-life-gatherings-national-catholic-register/) - On Jan. 28, at the Texas Capitol in Austin, the Texas Rally for Life 2023, organized by the Texas Alliance for Life, again expects a large contingent. Abortion Survivor Claire Culwell is one of the scheduled speakers. According to Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life (TAL), the Texas Rally for Life has been an annual event for more than three decades. As for past rallies, thousands of people from across the state are again expected to attend. “Since Roe has fallen, Texas’ pre-Roe laws and the Texas Human Life Protection Act completely protect unborn babies from abortion. We wish to demonstrate to our elected officials and to the media in our state that Texas remains pro-life,” Pojman told the Register. He listed three messages the TAL and the march wish to convey: “The unborn child is a baby worthy of protection. Abortion hurts, not helps, women and families. Texas provides vast resources for women with unplanned and planned pregnancies.” Pojman has seen great positive reaction to the upcoming rally, with 35 organizations already part of the host committee and planned buses coming from more than a dozen cities and counting. He pointed out that the rally will be streamed on the alliance’s Facebook and Youtube accounts, and several radio stations throughout Texas are expected to broadcast the event. Last year, both Protestant and Catholic stations broadcast the rally, including several that carry EWTN programming.
- [Red states that banned abortion consider expanding Medicaid for mothers The Washington Post](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/red-states-that-banned-abortion-consider-expanding-medicaid-for-mothers-the-washington-post-2/) - “It’s really a question of when are you paying for this care: preventive or after she gives birth and ends up in the emergency department? From our point of view, this is a wise investment, both financially and morally,” Seago said. Texas Alliance for Life, the state’s other large antiabortion group, had not taken a position on postpartum Medicaid expansion, but its board was still considering the measure, said spokeswoman Amy O’Donnell.
- [Republicans eye tighter enforcement of Texas’ abortion ban as Legislature starts | The Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/republicans-eye-tighter-enforcement-of-texas-abortion-ban-as-legislature-starts-the-dallas-morning-news/) - The state’s most prominent anti-abortion groups — Texas Right to Life and Texas Alliance for Life — are firmly against rolling back any part of the abortion ban, their leaders told The Dallas Morning News. Instead, the groups are supporting a variety of proposals to tighten enforcement. Rep. Candy Noble, R-Lucas, has filed legislation to prohibit state and local governments from providing any logistical support to assist women in getting an abortion, including child care, lodging or travel. Rep. Jared Patterson, R-Frisco, filed a bill to block businesses from receiving tax subsidies if they help employees in leaving the state to get abortions. Neither bill has attracted co-sponsors. Rep. Briscoe Cain, R-Deer Park, said he is working on legislation to get around district attorneys who will not prosecute violations of the abortion ban. Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot is one of a handful who have said they will refrain from prosecuting anyone who seeks, provides or supports an elective abortion.
- [DOJ's decision to allow USPS to continue delivering abortion medications doesn’t impact Texas much | FOX 7](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/dojs-decision-to-allow-usps-to-continue-delivering-abortion-medications-doesnt-impact-texas-much-fox-7/) - "It’s really about protecting women," Texas Alliance for Life Communications Director Amy O’Donnell said. O’Donnell said banning mail-order abortion drugs in Texas ensures women are not put at risk. "A woman cannot receive abortion inducing drugs without first seeing a physician who can ascertain how long her pregnancy is gestationally, whether a woman is RH negative, and if a woman has an ectopic pregnancy and receives those drugs in the mail, it can cost her life," O’Donnell said. The FDA states the use of Mifepristone in a regimen with Misoprostol is safe and effective for the medical termination of early pregnancy.
- [Attacks in Paris? - BILLIONS in Wasted Money - Murder of Down Syndrome Kids | Catholic Drive Time](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/red-states-that-banned-abortion-consider-expanding-medicaid-for-mothers-the-washington-post/) - Guest Seg. - Dr. Joe Pojman – founder and executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life - - 95 Per Cent of Parents Chose to Abort Down Syndrome Babies - Hospital ‘does not advocate for termination, that is just the lived experience.’ - According to Down Syndrome Ireland, one baby with Down syndrome is born out of every 444 births. The Rotunda said in 2018 that between 20 and 25 babies with Down Syndrome were born in the hospital every year.
- [TX women, babies benefiting from voters' choices | american family news](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/tx-women-babies-benefiting-from-voters-choices-american-family-news/) - While she acknowledges that some women are going out of state for abortions, Amy O'Donnell of Texas Alliance for Life points out that real help is freely available to those who are choosing life for their babies. O'Donnell, Amy (Texas Alliance for Life)O'Donnell "We need to educate women about the vast resources we have available to them in Texas so that they know that there is help, that there is support, and that they don't have to walk through an unplanned pregnancy on their own," O'Donnell tells AFN. As the state legislature goes into session early next month, she asserts that pro-lifers will "work to keep the gains that we've made and prevent our law from being weakened or abolished." "We'll also continue to promote the expansion of the vast resources that Texas offers to women facing planned or unplanned pregnancies," O'Donnell adds. A bill has been introduced for a constitutional amendment to undo all of the state's pro-life laws, and O'Donnell recalls a headline declaring that Texans would not even have a chance to vote on it.
- [Weighing the Options When Even Abortion Pills Are Illegal in Texas | HoustonPress](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/weighing-the-options-when-even-abortion-pills-are-illegal-in-texas-houstonpress/) - Although these pills have been FDA-regulated since the early 2000s and are declared safe to use, anti-abortion leaders would like to see even this method of abortion stopped. Amy O’Donnell, a public policy team member of Texas Alliance for Life, supported legislation that placed restrictions on the access and usage of abortion pills. According to her, this medication could pose significant health complications. “I would imagine that the more women become aware of the risks the more we will see those numbers drop,” O’Donnell said. After these restrictions were passed which included banning use of abortion pills seven months into pregnancy, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists stated that the measures taken by the Legislature stemmed from scientifically unsupported claims. For Texas women who want abortions, unless they can get mail order pills delivered to them undetected at their homes, travel is their only option.
- [What to know before voting for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals judges | TEXAS TRIBUNE](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/what-to-know-before-voting-for-texas-court-of-criminal-appeals-judges-texas-tribune/) - Keel has donated to Red State Women, the Ted Cruz senatorial campaign and other Republican campaigns, according to her website. Keel’s endorsements include: Texas Alliance for Life, Conservatives Republicans of Texas, Houston Police Officers Union PAC and others, according to Texas Civil Justice League.
- [Texas GOP largely unaffected by abortion in midterm vote despite big impact in some states | The Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-gop-largely-unaffected-by-abortion-in-midterm-vote-despite-big-impact-in-some-states-the-dallas-morning-news/) - Anti-abortion rights candidates kept control in most Nov. 8 races across the state. Republicans maintained their strong majority in the Legislature, top statewide offices remained red and the Texas delegation in the U.S. House saw all Republican incumbents and some newcomers in the GOP win. “It shows that the pro-life message works in Texas,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. “It shows that Texas remains a pro-life state.” Pojman said his organization was pleased with the results of the U.S. House races, and was glad to see at least one of the three anti-abortion South Texas candidates win. He added the results both for the U.S. House and state Legislature races indicate the Rio Grande Valley area appears to be an area of expansion for the anti-abortion movement. There were some victories among candidates supporting abortion rights as 51 of those endorsed by Planned Parenthood Texas Votes won their races.
- [Several abortion bills pre-filed in Texas | SPECTRUM NEWS](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/several-abortion-bills-pre-filed-in-texas-spectrum-news/) - As written, the bill would not require a pregnant person to file a police report or provide forensic evidence. Alvarado said it’s because many women don’t report abuse in the first place. But since no record would be required to obtain an abortion, anti-abortion advocates see this as a way to create a loophole so any woman could have the procedure. “Women could claim rape or assault or incest where, in fact, that has not happened. And it creates a potential loophole in an exception that we don’t support that would allow women to lie to receive abortions. We would hope that no woman would do that, but it does leave that door open,” said Amy O’Donnell, the director of communications for Texas Alliance for Life. Seth Chandler, a law professor at the University of Houston, said this is where the legal waters get murky. nti-abortion advocates don’t want to see a sexual assault exemption added to the abortion law. “We believe that it’s wrong to discriminate against anyone based on how they came into being. And even with that beginning story, that child is still deserving of life, and so we will not support that,” O’Donnell said. Even though most abortions are illegal in Texas, Hagstrom Miller stressed that there’s still a big need for it. “Just because you ban abortion, it doesn’t change the need for abortion,” she said. “An abortion ban doesn’t prevent people from still needing abortions in the state of Texas. It just prevents people from getting that care from trained medical professionals. And I think that’s what we have to remember as we try to assist people in our communities that really need access to the safe, essential medical care that is abortion.” Some Republicans have said there might need to be an exception to the abortion law for sexual assault, but it’s unlikely that abortion will become legal again next year.
- [Illegal ‘Pill Fairies’ Aiding At-Home Abortions as Safety Concerns Rise | THE EPOCH TIMES](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/illegal-pill-fairies-aiding-at-home-abortions-as-safety-concerns-rise-the-epoch-times/) - Sometimes the drugs are sent through the mail, concealed in non-medical packaging; they also may be delivered in person with the help of volunteers who live in the United States. Amy O’Donnell, Texas Alliance for Life spokeswoman, told The Epoch Times: “That’s a horrible name that they’re using, to bring these drugs into our state illegally that can harm women or even take their lives— and there’s nothing ‘magical’ about that. It’s an atrocity.” O’Donnell’s group and others have been urging federal action recently, following news media reports highlighting the abortion-pill networks. In a strongly worded Oct. 25 letter to Congress, Kristan Hawkins, president of Students for Life Action, wrote: “In January, the Pro-Life Generation expects the House and Senate to take on this issue with the seriousness it deserves, rather than settling for show votes on easily agreed-upon legislation that does not significantly reduce the number of abortions or protect women from a predatory abortion industry.”
- [Well-funded candidates vie for state education board's second district seat | VICTORIA ADVOCATE](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/well-funded-candidates-vie-for-state-education-boards-second-district-seat-victoria-advocate/) - Both candidates have received endorsements from other political groups and figures. In August, Gov. Greg Abbott cast his weight behind Francis, who also has the support of the Texas Alliance for Life, an anti-abortion group, and the Texas Federation for Children, a pro “school choice” political action committee. South Texas Democratic state legislators Sen. Eddie Lucio and Rep. Terry Canales have endorsed Perez, as well as multiple Pharr city officials, according to his campaign website. Both the Perez and Francis campaigns have received tens of thousands of dollars of financial support from billionaire-backed political action committees, including ones with funding traced to Jim Walton, an Arkansas heir to the Walmart fortune, and Reed Hastings, the Californian CEO of Netflix.
- [Study finds Texas births up, abortions down after fetal heartbeat law | The Washington Times](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/study-finds-texas-births-up-abortions-down-after-fetal-heartbeat-law-the-washington-times/) - “Texas is ready for this moment,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. Shawn D. Carney, founder and CEO of the international prayer campaign 40 Days for Life, said the report refutes the idea that women reject alternatives to abortion. “The thousands of babies being born and not aborted will continue to go up and, in Texas, many pregnancy centers who are seeing an increase think that the current estimates are very conservative,” Mr. Carney said. Several pro-choice groups declined to comment.
- [Texas Pro-Life Republicans Win Every Race After Democrats Promised to Beat Them for Banning Abortions | LifeNews.com](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-pro-life-republicans-win-every-race-after-democrats-promised-to-beat-them-for-banning-abortions-lifenews-com/) - Texas Alliance for Life’s Executive Director, Joe Pojman also pointed out the huge pro-life victories in Texas. “Texas remains a pro-life state. All statewide elected officials endorsed by our PAC prevailed by decisive margins, including Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, and Attorney General Ken Paxton. This was despite the well-funded efforts of their opponents to frighten voters by misrepresenting the effects of pro-life laws that Texas has recently passed,” he told LifeNews. “That is especially true of various mischaracterizations of the Human Life Protection Act, HB 1280, which began protecting unborn children from abortion beginning at conception shortly after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Opponents falsely claimed the law prevents appropriate treatment of certain rare but serious complications from pregnancy that threaten the mothers’ lives, which we quickly refuted,” Pojman said. “Of special note are the results of the re-election campaigns of the House and Senate authors of HB 1280, Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R-Southlake) and Sen. Angela Paxton (R-McKinney). We look forward to continuing to work with them and the many other pro-life legislators to protect innocent human life in Texas moving forward.” “Thanks to largely successful election results in Congressional races, Texas will send to the U.S. House 26 pro-life members (out of 38) in 2023, up from 24 of 36 members,” Pojman noted.
- [When Does the Life of a Pregnant Texan Count Under the State’s New Abortion Ban? | Texas Monthly](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/when-does-the-life-of-a-pregnant-texan-count-under-the-states-new-abortion-ban-texas-monthly/) - Amy O’Donnell, a spokesperson for Texas Alliance for Life, another advocacy group that opposes abortion rights, pointed to the state’s existing health and safety code, in which ectopic pregnancies, pregnancies in which the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, and miscarriages are not considered abortions. In other scenarios in which a pregnant patient’s life or health are at risk, O’Donnell and other like-minded activists say doctors can perform what they call a “separation” of an unborn child from its mother—terminology echoed in a fact sheet produced by the Charlotte Lozier Institute, a right-to-life organization based in Washington, D.C., that advocates for the idea that human life begins at conception. Like other anti-abortion advocates, O’Donnell argues that Roe’s reversal does not cause undue risk to pregnant women because the health conditions that would require abortion as a means of saving their lives or their long-term health are “very rare in modern science.” When those conditions do arise, she said, medical exceptions in the law adequately address those cases. “When a pregnant mother faces a life-threatening situation, an induced abortion that aims to kill the child is not the answer,” she said. “There are many ways to deal with this situation that do not seek to take the life of the child.”
- [Committee says Texas should keep judiciary bypass abortion rules | Spectrum News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/committee-says-texas-should-keep-judiciary-bypass-abortion-rules-spectrum-news/) - The recommendation to the full advisory committee is that “the rules governing judicial bypass should not be repealed.” The subcommittee argues that judicial bypass is necessary because a pregnant minor might still face impairment or death unless an abortion is performed. Amy O’Donnell is the communications director of the Texas Alliance for Life. She said because Texas law allows an abortion if the mother’s life is in danger, a judge’s permission is no longer necessary. “There are no abortions taking place in the state of Texas, with the exception of a medical emergency situation,” O’Donnell said. “And because of that, there is no reason that a minor girl would need to seek a judicial bypass to obtain a procedure that is not legal in the state of Texas.” Blake Rocap is the legal director with Jane’s Due Process, an organization that helps young people navigate parental consent laws. He said judicial bypass actually is still necessary for minors seeking an abortion. “People under the age of 18 still have to get written notarized consent from their parent or guardian, or a judicial bypass, even if they have a life-threatening condition,” Rocap said. “The requirements on the physician in the emergency situation to perform the abortion are not the same as the requirements for parental notification and consent and what that looks like in emergency situation. They're not the same. The physician has to comply with both of those things.”
- [Ahead of Supreme Court decision on abortion, Texas is already a 'post-Roe world,' advocates say | abc NEWS](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/ahead-of-supreme-court-decision-on-abortion-texas-is-already-a-post-roe-world-advocates-say-abc-news/) - "The vast majority of the activity in the pro-life movement is really these hundreds of pro-life pregnancy centers and maternity homes who are designed to help women, and help them long after the baby is born," said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, an Austin-based organization that opposes abortion, adding that he hopes Texas serves as an "example for the rest of the country." "For those women who seek abortion out of state in border states or beyond, it breaks my heart," said Pojman. "It breaks all our hearts in the pro-life movement because Texas has such vast resources for women with unplanned pregnancies."
- [Texas Supreme Court reconsiders rule allowing minors to get an abortion without parental consent | Houston Chronicle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-supreme-court-reconsiders-rule-allowing-minors-to-get-an-abortion-without-parental-consent-houston-chronicle/) - Amy O’Donnell, spokeswoman for the Texas Alliance for Life, said judicial bypass is no longer necessary. Texas law already allows doctors to perform abortions during medical emergencies when there is “insufficient time” to provide parental notice. But in general, she said, “abortion isn’t legal in our state, so there’s no need to seek a judicial bypass for a procedure that’s not legal in Texas.” She added: “When a minor is facing unplanned pregnancy, it’s our hope that any adult they reach out to will assist them in giving birth to their baby and point them to organizations or resources that will support them in either raising the child or towards placing the child in a loving home for adoption.”
- [Leaked draft leaves both sides awaiting new U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Roe v. Wade | CBS AUSTIN](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/leaked-draft-leaves-both-sides-awaiting-new-u-s-supreme-court-ruling-on-roe-v-wade-cbs-austin/) - Pro-life groups saw it as the end of the line for a law they believe protected unborn children since 1854. Joe Pojman with Texas Alliance for Life adds, “It made abortion legal in Texas and in all the other states, legal throughout the entire 9 months of pregnancy.” But others saw the high court's ruling as a new beginning for women. Dyana Limon-Mercado with Planned Parenthood Texas Votes explains, “When you think about the ways certain communities’ rights to their own bodies, to their own labor, to their own futures have been restricted over the history of America, the decision around Roe v. Wade was fundamental to guaranteeing that right, particularly to women who become pregnant.”
- [In Texas, Where Abortion Rights Began, GOP Builds New Barriers | PEW](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/in-texas-where-abortion-rights-began-gop-builds-new-barriers-pew/) - Joe Pojman, a former aerospace engineer who is now executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, said the law “would completely protect unborn children from abortion beginning at conception. “That would be the fulfillment of our dreams and goals for the last 50 years.” But Cain and Capriglione, along with anti-abortion leaders like Pojman, emphatically dismiss the possibility of prosecuting women who get abortions, saying the criminal offenses should apply only to doctors and others who perform the procedure. Texas’ pre-Roe abortion statute, which originated in 1854, “never even contemplated making … any penalties for the woman who has the abortion,” Capriglione said, “and my bill doesn’t either.”
- [PoliTech to host panel forum on abortion at Texas Tech on Thursday, Sept. 8 | everything Lubbock](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/politech-to-host-panel-forum-on-abortion-at-texas-tech-on-thursday-sept-8-everything-lubbock/) - PoliTech will host a panel forum to discuss the topic of Abortion in Texas. This is an important issue in which constructive discourse is crucial at this time. The group of 6 panelists includes representatives from special-interest groups and state legislators from across the political spectrum. www.facebook.com/politechusa Senator Charles Perry (R), Texas District 28 Kathleen Brown (D), US District 13 Congressional Candidate -Delma Limones, AVOW Texas Mark Lee Dickson, Right to Life Amy O’Donnell, Texas Alliance for Life Dr Allison Gilbert, OB/GYN, Southwestern Women’s Center Time & Venue: Thursday, September 8th @ 7:00 PM Mckenzie-Merket Alumni Center 2521 17th St Lubbock TX 79409 EVENT OPEN TO PUBLIC AND ADMISSION IS FREE Event will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel & Facebook
- [Medicaid expansion hits roadblock in Texas | SPECTRUM NEWS 1](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/medicaid-expansion-hits-roadblock-in-texas-spectrum-news-1/) - “It’s egregious to me that the Biden-Harris administration would use women as political pawns in their game when it comes to protecting life,” said Amy O’Donnell, a communications director at Texas Alliance for Life, an anti-abortion lobbying group. “There's simply no reason conceivable outside of politics that they turn this down in Texas.” Lawmakers say they suspect the denial resulted from the language in the legislation that says coverage continues from “the date the woman delivers or experiences an involuntary miscarriage.” They say that could be interpreted as excluding those who had abortions from any expansion of Medicaid.
- [How Texas races could impact Biden’s abortion legislation push to ‘Restore Roe’ | kxan](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/how-texas-races-could-impact-bidens-abortion-legislation-push-to-restore-roe-kxan/) - Amy O’Donnell, the communications director at the Texas Alliance for Life, said she anticipates Biden’s announcement may actually fire up anti-abortion voters across the state and potentially make them turn out in much higher numbers.
- [State of Texas: ‘You’ve got to vote’ – Abortion rights promise could boost turnout in key Texas races | STATE OF TEXAS](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/state-of-texas-youve-got-to-vote-abortion-rights-promise-could-boost-turnout-in-key-texas-races-state-of-texas/) - Amy O’Donnell, the communications director at the Texas Alliance for Life, said she anticipates Biden’s announcement may actually fire up anti-abortion voters across the state and potentially make them turn out in much higher numbers. “There are some major issues going on in our country right now that [voters are] considering key issues that are going to determine how they vote, and Republicans are the ones who are voicing opinions on those key issues that matter right now to people in a way that’s causing them to lean Republican and including swing voters,” O’Donnell said. “It’s just showing even further how out of step Biden is, and so many of the Democrats are, when they just keep trying to make abortion the main thing that they’re running on.”
- [Rochelle Garza Thinks She Can Flip Texas — Largely Thanks to Dobbs | POLITICO](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/rochelle-garza-thinks-she-can-flip-texas-largely-thanks-to-dobbs-politico/) - Paxton does not mention abortion in his recent ads against Garza, though he’s trumpeted his anti-abortion litigation in the past. (Paxton did not respond to a request for comment.) His anti-abortion actions have not gone unnoticed by those who support him. Joe Pojman, the executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, told me that Garza would be a “disaster on the life issue, and I don’t think she is committed to defending the laws of the state of Texas.” He also noted that, especially after Kansas, “we cannot allow our voters to be complacent. We can take nothing for granted.” When Garza campaigns across Texas — she has visited cities such as Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston, border towns like Del Rio and Alamo, and more conservative areas including Waxahachie and Hunt County, according to a campaign list — she talks openly about abortion. She frames it as a matter of gender equity but also focuses on pregnant people whose health is at risk, a point that could appeal to conservative-leaning women who might oppose abortion in other cases. Paxton’s policies, she tells voters, not only limit reproductive freedom — they could kill you. (Garza was leading Paxton among likely women voters by five points, according to a University of Houston/Texas Southern University poll, though the Texas Politics Project poll found Paxton ahead by four.)
- [Would-be parents postpone pregnancies as Texas abortion ban impacts emergency care | HOUSTON CHRONICLE](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/would-be-parents-postpone-pregnancies-as-texas-abortion-ban-impacts-emergency-care-houston-chronicle/) - Anti-abortion groups have defended the laws as written, saying they provide enough information to guide emergency decisions in the delivery room. “If it’s a true health emergency that warrants a medical emergency exception, I believe any physician would be able to clearly ascertain what would fall under that exception,” Amy O’Donnell, spokeswoman for the Texas Alliance for Life, told Hearst Newspapers this spring .
- [Leading anti-abortion group drops support of Texas lawmaker after he pledges to support exceptions for rape | Royse City Herald- Banner](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/leading-anti-abortion-group-drops-support-of-texas-lawmaker-after-he-pledges-to-support-exceptions-for-rape-royse-city-herald-banner/) - Texas Alliance for Life, an anti-abortion organization based in Austin, has not wavered in its support for Nichols since his comments this weekend. “We valued his support for the Human Life Protection Act when it passed in the last legislative session without the rape and incest exception,” said Amy O’Donnell, the organization’s spokesperson. She said that while Texas Alliance for Life does not favor any weakening of the abortion laws, the organization’s support for Nichols “has not changed.”
- [Abortion one of the key issues heading into US midterm elections | News AKMI](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-one-of-the-key-issues-heading-into-us-midterm-elections-news-akmi/) - Sky News also spoke to pro-life group Texas Alliance for Life, who say it’s the doctors’ fault that they don’t understand the state’s law. Roe v Wade was overturned by the US Supreme Court earlier this year, leaving it to the states to decide whether to legalise abortion or to ban it. Texas was one of the states that shut its abortion clinics following the Supreme Court’s decision and has banned it in all circumstances unless the mother’s life is in danger. The US midterm elections are just over a week away, and the Democrats are attempting to swing voters in Republican states by promising the restoration of abortion rights. Sky News Australia has spoken to a Texas couple – Amanda and Josh Zurawski – who couldn’t get an abortion until it was almost too late. Sky News also spoke to pro-life group Texas Alliance for Life, who say it’s the doctors’ fault that they don’t understand the state’s law. Roe v Wade was overturned by the US Supreme Court earlier this year, leaving it to the states to decide whether to legalise abortion or to ban it. Texas was one of the states that shut its abortion clinics following the Supreme Court’s decision and has banned it in all circumstances unless the mother’s life is in danger.
- [Abbott, O’Rourke, advocates agree: abortion a deciding issue in impending election | KBTX 3](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abbott-orourke-advocates-agree-abortion-a-deciding-issue-in-impending-election-kbtx-3/) - “In those extremely rare cases where pregnancy may endanger a woman’s life or cause severe risk of impairment of a major bodily function, that exception is the same exception, language-wise, as in the law that was passed in 2013 to protect unborn babies from abortion beginning at 20 weeks, so this is language that has been in statues in Texas for almost ten years,” said Amy O’Donnell, Communications Director for Texas Alliance For Life. “But apparently there does appear to be a need for clarification because some doctor’s aren’t aware that treatment for ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage is not considered abortion, it’s not prohibited by our pro-life laws including the Human Life Protection Act, and when the mother’s life is in danger, our laws very clearly state they are allowed to intervene in those situations--not to cause the death of the unborn child, but to protect the life of the mother.” Although she says the legislation is already clear, she says her non-profit would support lawmakers in providing additional clarification if they see fit. “Words matter, and the words clearly spell out that these stories that we’re seeing in Texas about ectopic pregnancy treatments not being available or miscarriage treatments not being available or life of the mother—the law clearly spells out that all of those treatments are available and acceptable in Texas law, they are not considered abortion in any way, shape, or form,” said O’Donnell. “If you encounter a doctor who is not aware of what Texas laws really state, and because of that don’t provide good medical care, you need to run far and fast.” However, in campaign ads, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke has been using healthcare professionals and women who say the life of the mother is not being protected.
- [Texas’ elected Supreme Court: What to know before voting for justices | The Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-elected-supreme-court-what-to-know-before-voting-for-justices-the-texas-tribune/) - Debra Lehrmann is the Republican incumbent up for election in Place 3. She was appointed to the position by former Gov. Rick Perry in 2010 and has since been reelected twice. She is endorsed by Abbott, Texas Alliance for Life and the Texas Civil Justice League political action committee. Rebeca Huddle is the Republican incumbent and was appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott in 2020. This is her first time running for reelection. She is endorsed by Abbott, Texas Alliance for Life and the Texas Civil Justice League PAC.
- [State of Texas: ‘You’ve got to vote’ – Abortion rights promise could boost turnout in key Texas races | KDAF-TV](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/state-of-texas-youve-got-to-vote-abortion-rights-promise-could-boost-turnout-in-key-texas-races-kdaf-tv/) - Amy O’Donnell, the communications director at the Texas Alliance for Life, said she anticipates Biden’s announcement may actually fire up anti-abortion voters across the state and potentially make them turn out in much higher numbers. “There are some major issues going on in our country right now that [voters are] considering key issues that are going to determine how they vote, and Republicans are the ones who are voicing opinions on those key issues that matter right now to people in a way that’s causing them to lean Republican and including swing voters,” O’Donnell said. “It’s just showing even further how out of step Biden is, and so many of the Democrats are, when they just keep trying to make abortion the main thing that they’re running on.”
- [The Post-Roe Abortion Underground | THE NEW YORKER](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/the-post-roe-abortion-underground-the-new-yorker/) - It’s not yet clear whether, after Dobbs, authorities will choose to prosecute people for involvement in networks like Cruz’s. Amy O’Donnell, a spokesperson for the Texas Alliance for Life, argues that state law already allows for the extradition on felony charges of those who bring abortion drugs into Texas from other states. How­ever, extradition of people who reside outside the country is a federal matter and, she speculates, would likely not happen without the election of a President with anti-­abortion views. Even within Texas and other states with strong laws against abortion facilitators, the politics of enforcing penalties is complex, in part because the belief that abortion equals murder doesn’t appear to be widespread. A survey released last month found that, among Texas voters, sixty per cent ­favored abortion being “available in all or most cases,” while only ten per cent supported banning abortion completely. In this political context, David Donatti, a civil-rights attorney at the A.C.L.U. of Texas, says, “conservative legislators would benefit just as much from pretending no abortions are happening as they would from prosecuting abortions.”
- [Afghan refugees reunited with baby thanks to pro-life pregnancy center | The Catholic World Report](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/afghan-refugees-reunited-with-baby-thanks-to-pro-life-pregnancy-center-the-catholic-world-report/) - “The people that we serve often hear ‘no.’ And we don’t want them to come to us and hear another ‘no.’ So we will do everything in our power to make sure that their future and success is set up,” she explained. With the help of Loveline Outreach Ministry and a local church, the Pflugerville pro-life clinic found Benafsha and Mustafa a hotel room for a month, and they helped Mustafa find a job. Then, through Texas Alliance for Life, she learned about Jason Jones’ work evacuating refugees in Afghanistan through the nonprofit he founded, the Vulnerable People Project (VPP). Green got in touch with Jones, who happened to be in Texas at the time, and arranged to have coffee with Jones, Benafsha, and Mustafa.
- [SCOTUS abortion ruling likely to have little impact in Texas election | PALESTINE HERALD-PRESS](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/scotus-abortion-ruling-likely-to-have-little-impact-in-texas-election-palestine-herald-press/) - Amy O'Donnell, director of communications for Texas Alliance for Life, said she believes Texas “is staying true to its roots.” “Texas is largely pro-life,” O'Donnell said. “When the election comes, we'll see that reflected at the polls.”
- [Judge hears lawsuit from abortion rights groups suing AG Ken Paxton, prosecutors | KTSM 9](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/judge-hears-lawsuit-from-abortion-rights-groups-suing-ag-ken-paxton-prosecutors-ktsm-9/) - Groups like the Texas Alliance for Life want more awareness about the resources pregnant women have outside of abortions. “We wish those organizations who are suing would realize the new reality and really help women with unplanned pregnancies to find compassionate alternatives to abortion,” Texas Alliance for Life Executive Director Joe Pojman said. Pojman shared a list of pro-life pregnancy support resources. According to Pojman, the Texas Legislature gave $100 million to the program to help with abortion alternatives. “Texas has been well prepared for this moment,” Pojman said.
- [Patients face barriers to routine care as doctors warn of ripple effects from broad abortion bans | POLITICO](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/patients-face-barriers-to-routine-care-as-doctors-warn-of-ripple-effects-from-broad-abortion-bans-politico/) - Texas Alliance for Life — one of the groups that pushed for S.B. 4 and the state’s near-total abortion ban — acknowledged the problem but pointed to language in the law that stipulates it’s only a crime if drugs are dispensed “with the intent to cause the death of an unborn child.” “It’s unfortunate that some patients are not receiving the medications their doctors prescribed because pharmacists can’t navigate and interpret these laws,” said Amy O’Donnell, a spokesperson with Texas Alliance for Life. “Their overreaction in these scenarios may point to the need for the state board of pharmacy to offer further guidance and clarification, because it’s very clear in the law that medications for purposes other than abortion are allowed.” Texas and 10 other states, however, specifically list methotrexate as an abortion-inducing drug, according to the American Pharmacists Association. And vague laws in other states — many of which were drafted long before many of the drugs in question were even developed — can have the same effect for pharmacists concerned about any medication that could be used for abortion.
- [Leading anti-abortion group drops support of Texas lawmaker after he pledges to support exceptions for rape | The Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/leading-anti-abortion-group-drops-support-of-texas-lawmaker-after-he-pledges-to-support-exceptions-for-rape-the-texas-tribune/) - Texas Alliance for Life, an anti-abortion organization based in Austin, has not wavered in its support for Nichols since his comments this weekend. “We valued his support for the Human Life Protection Act when it passed in the last legislative session without the rape and incest exception,” said Amy O’Donnell, the organization’s spokesperson. She said that while Texas Alliance for Life does not favor any weakening of the abortion laws, the organization’s support for Nichols “has not changed.”
- [Judge hears lawsuit from abortion rights groups suing AG Ken Paxton, prosecutors | Valley Central](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/judge-hears-lawsuit-from-abortion-rights-groups-suing-ag-ken-paxton-prosecutors-valley-central/) - Groups like the Texas Alliance for Life want more awareness about the resources pregnant women have outside of abortions. “We wish those organizations who are suing would realize the new reality and really help women with unplanned pregnancies to find compassionate alternatives to abortion,” Texas Alliance for Life Executive Director Joe Pojman said. Pojman shared a list of pro-life pregnancy support resources.
- [Abortion decision not driving Texas voter registrations | Gainesville Daily Register](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-decision-not-driving-texas-voter-registrations-gainesville-daily-register/) - Amy O'Donnell, director of communications for Texas Alliance for Life, said she believes Texas “is staying true to its roots.” “Texas is largely pro-life,” O'Donnell said. “When the election comes, we'll see that reflected at the polls.”
- [Is Plan B an alternative to the right to an abortion after rape? | 6 News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/is-plan-b-an-alternative-to-the-right-to-an-abortion-after-rape-6-news/) - 6 News also spoke to Texas Alliance for Life Communications Director Amy O'Donnell about the governor's statements on Plan B. "It's not something that I am familiar with," O'Donnell said. O'Donnell also confirmed to 6 News that Plan B was not effective all of the time. "They are not a hundred percent guarantee but they will provide victims of rape peace of mind that they have done what they can in that window right after that atrocious act," O'Donnel said. O'Donnell, however, told 6 News the laws should stay in place as is. O'Donnell said the unborn individual is also a victim of rape and should not be killed. "We as an organization are not in favor of a rape and incest exception. In the case of rape there are two victims: There is a mother, and there is a child that was conceived. That innocent unborn child is a second victim. And the woman shouldn't take the child's life for the father's crimes," O'Donnell said.
- [Abortions have emotional, economic implications for men too | Spectrum News 9](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortions-have-emotional-economic-implications-for-men-too-spectrum-news-9/) - Dr. Joe Pojman, the executive director for the anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life, says abortion absolves men of the financial responsibilities that fatherhood requires for at least 18 years. But he said emotions can linger, because abortions rob men of the opportunity to be fathers. “Some of my very best friends have been involved in abortions, got their girlfriend’s pregnant, girlfriends went had an abortion, and they were devastated. And this is something they carry with them for their lives. For decades,” Dr. Pojman said. Dr. Pojman said he became an anti-abortion advocate when a former girlfriend of his confided in him about her own abortion. “Those scars ran very deep in her heart,” Dr. Pojman said. “I realized that I could no longer be a bystander. As a man, I have as much responsibility to be involved to protect mothers and unborn babies from abortion, the same as women, the same as anyone in society.” He noted that men have a responsibility in pregnancy, and they shouldn’t just say it’s “a woman’s issue.” “To me, that’s simply a cop out,” he said. “It’s just trying to wash their hands from any responsibility… With the Human Life Protection Act going into effect, babies are protected from abortion, beginning at conception. Our hope is that men are involved, that they’re showing support, and taking responsibility for their actions.”
- [Does a fetus count in the carpool lane? Texas’ abortion law creates new questions about legal personhood | KWTX 10](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/does-a-fetus-count-in-the-carpool-lane-texas-abortion-law-creates-new-questions-about-legal-personhood-kwtx-10/) - At Texas Alliance for Life, another anti-abortion nonprofit organization, president Joe Pojman said he did not support Toth’s personhood bill because fetuses already have sufficient rights in Texas. “I didn’t see anything that was not already in the Texas law,” Pojman said, adding that references to fetal rights are scattered throughout Texas’ legal code. Texas’ Estates Code, for example, protects inheritance rights for fetuses. And Texas’ Advance Directives Act, which would allow a doctor to end life support for certain patients, does not apply to pregnant women.
- [Pro-life groups respond as Dutch queen advocates for abortion in Texas | The Catholic World Report](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pro-life-groups-respond-as-dutch-queen-advocates-for-abortion-in-texas-the-catholic-world-report/) - Texas Alliance for Life Communications Director Amy O’Donnell also expressed gratitude for Abbott and stressed that the Netherlands should learn from Texas’ example. “It is unfortunate that Queen Máxima and Minister Schreinemacher are under the misconception that Gov. Abbott needs schooling on the abortion issue and the ability of women to advance in society,” O’Donnell told CNA. “We have complete confidence that governor and First Lady Abbott can educate the Dutch royals on how Texas successfully protects unborn babies from abortion while providing vast resources for women with unplanned pregnancies.” Among other things, the Texas Pregnancy Care Network, funded entirely with general revenues from the state of Texas, offers help to mothers and babies by supporting pregnancy centers, maternity homes, and more, CNA previously reported. O’Donnell added: “Texas proves that women have the ability to achieve economic and social equality without abortion.”
- [Planned Parenthood Braces for Funding Threats Despite Health Bill’s Failure | The Famous Celeb](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/planned-parenthood-braces-for-funding-threats-despite-health-bills-failure-the-famous-celeb/) - Abortion opponents acknowledged Republican leaders had promised for years to full federal reimbursement for Planned Parenthood, and that voters would proceed to maintain them to this. Earlier than winning the presidential election in November, Trump had furthermore promised to defund Planned Parenthood, and fought to glean the healthcare bill passed. “I’m assured the Republicans in Congress and the president will inch forward and defund Planned Parenthood,” acknowledged Joe Pojman, executive director of the anti-abortion Texas Alliance for Life. The anguish “is so dear to the electorate who keep the Republicans and president in place of job,” he acknowledged after the bill was as soon as pulled. On the opposite aspect of the anguish, Georges Benjamin, the American Public Nicely being Association’s executive director, welcomed the withdrawal of the legislation, and acknowledged the renewed public consideration on Planned Parenthood may most certainly impress future efforts to restrict its funding extra no longer easy. “I mediate in lots of solutions it would be more difficult for them to head after Planned Parenthood, no longer that they may most certainly no longer,” he acknowledged in a phone interview. “I am hoping individuals acknowledge that Planned Parenthood did extra than abortions, that they acknowledge it has a broader portfolio,” he acknowledged, referring to products and providers similar to cancer screenings equipped by the organization.
- [Texas Democrats see hope in Kansas abortion vote, but challenges remain | The Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-democrats-see-hope-in-kansas-abortion-vote-but-challenges-remain-the-texas-tribune/) - Voters instead chose to keep the right to an abortion. “It’s a cautionary tale for Texas,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, which opposes abortion. “[But] I don’t think it will have much effect in our state.”
- [Are North Texas abortion clinics still open after overturn of Roe v. Wade? | The Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/are-north-texas-abortion-clinics-still-open-after-overturn-of-roe-v-wade-the-dallas-morning-news/) - Joe Pojman, founder and executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, said that since the court’s July 1 ruling, his organization tracked have stopped performing abortions. The modern-day abortion ban Texas lawmakers passed last year, which allows the procedure only in life-threatening situations, officially goes into effect in August . Certain respondents have noted that this year’s heat feels much worse than last year’s, she said. Here’s a status update on which abortion clinics in North Texas have closed or remain open to provide other services. Whole Woman’s Health The organization, founded in Austin in 2002, announced after closing its four Texas clinics that it would raise funds to build a New Mexico facility for women from Texas seeking abortions . “I’m not necessarily surprised that it's happening, but I'm definitely worried. “With the shuttering of our four Texas clinics, we do not have the financial reserves to open in New Mexico without community support,” Whole Woman’s Health CEO Amy Hagstrom Miller said. They received a personal greeting from Irving Mayor Rick Stopfer.
- [30-day countdown begins on Texas trigger law as Supreme Court makes abortion ruling final | The Lewiston Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/30-day-countdown-begins-on-texas-trigger-law-as-supreme-court-makes-abortion-ruling-final-the-lewiston-tribune/) - For abortion opponents, the implementation of the trigger ban and the overall success of other abortion bans in Texas signal a win. “We are very happy that the Legislature has passed this law to protect unborn children from the tragedy of abortion, along with passing some other measures to help pregnant women with unplanned pregnancies,” said Joe Pojman, founder and executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, ahead of the judgment’s release. He added that since the pre-Roe ban went into effect, all 23 Texas abortion clinics his organization tracked had ceased performing procedures. Meanwhile, he said 350 pregnancy centers, adoption agencies and maternity homes have continued operating throughout the state. “In our view the Human Life Protection Act is the last stake in the heart of the abortion industry in Texas,” Pojman said.
- [Inicia cuenta regresiva para implementación de prohibición del aborto en Texas | Telemundo Austin](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/inicia-cuenta-regresiva-para-implementacion-de-prohibicion-del-aborto-en-texas-telemundo-austin/) - La Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos oficializó el martes el fallo del caso Dobbs versus Organización para la Salud de la Mujer de Jackson, Mississippi, una demanda que buscaba prohibir el aborto tras las 15 semanas de gestación. La formalización del dictamen dio luz verde a la implementación de la ley de activación automática de Texas el 25 de agosto. Cerca de la mitad de los estados del país promulgaron medidas similares. "Este es un momento que apenas me atreví a soñar que sucedería en mi vida, pero aquí está", dijo Joe Pojman, activista de la Alianza de Texas por la Vida. En un mes, Texas castigará la practica con penas de hasta vida en prisión y multas de hasta $100,000. La ley SB-8 o del latido, también permite demandar a quien asista en la interrupción de un embarazo por hasta $10,000. La única excepción será si la vida de la madre está en peligro. "La legislatura también asignó más de $100 millones para el altamente exitoso programa de alternativas al aborto a fin de brindar todos los servicios que una mujer necesita con un embarazo no planificado para llevar con éxito a ese bebé a término, dar a luz, conservar ese bebé o ponerlo en adopción", dijo Pojman. Por otra parte, la presidenta de Whole Woman's Health, Amy Hagstrom Miller, envió un comunicado a la redacción de Telemundo Austin para declarar que la decisión del máximo tribunal era algo que esperaban, describiéndola como "el comienzo del fin de la atención legal del aborto en Texas". La entidad operaba varias clínicas de salud reproductiva en Texas y se comprometió a seguir ayudando a las mujeres a obtener el servicio donde siga siendo legal. "Cualquier mujer que busque un aborto en otro estado, esas situaciones rompen nuestros corazones porque eso significa que no está familiarizada con los vastos recursos disponibles en Texas y aquí mismo en Austin", dijo Pojman.
- [30 days since Roe v. Wade overturned: What groups with opposing views are doing | KSAT News 12](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/30-days-since-roe-v-wade-overturned-what-groups-with-opposing-views-are-doing-ksat-news-12/) - A spokesperson for the Texas Alliance for Life, a pro-life organization, released this statement: “We celebrate the long-anticipated overturning of Roe v. Wade and the greater number of lives now being saved in states across our nation and in the great state of Texas. We applaud the measures our pro-life Governor, Lt Governor, Speaker, and legislators have taken to take care of both women and their unborn children, including increased funding for the state’s highly successful Alternatives to Abortion program, the provision of the Healthy Texas Women Program to provide for the healthcare needs of women, and the increase of Medicaid coverage for up to six months after birth for moms and 12 months for their babies. We also applaud the Legislature for passing and Governor Abbott for signing HB 1280, the Human Life Protection Act, to completely protect unborn babies from abortion beginning at conception. That law will go into effect 30 days after the Supreme Court issues its judgment in the Dobbs case, expected any day. We will continue to work to protect innocent human life, get pro-life candidates elected, educate women about the vast resources available to them, and partner with pro-life organizations to advance a culture of life across Texas.”
- [Austin City Council unanimously votes to limit enforcement of abortion ban | Courthouse News Service](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/austin-city-council-unanimously-votes-to-limit-enforcement-of-abortion-ban-courthouse-news-service-2/) - Ashley Leenerts, a legislative associate for Texas Right to Life, said the council was promoting “the false narrative that women can’t succeed with the option of abortion.” She urged members to “focus on making Austin a life-affirming city.” Amy O’Donnell, a communications director for Texas Alliance for Life, said that coping with an unplanned pregnancy in college was “one of the hardest things I’ve ever done” and that she had cried for several days after learning she was pregnant. Still, she said it was a “lie” that “women have to kill our babies to achieve great things in life.”
- [Pills from Guanajuato | ZEIT ONLINE](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pills-from-guanajuato-zeit-online-2/) - If Joe Pojman had his way, Christina Bourne would soon no longer be a doctor but a convicted felon. He receives in his office in Austin, Texas, 900 kilometers from the clinic in Wichita. Pojman is 63 years old, wearing a suit and tie, a man with gray hair and a full beard who chooses his words carefully and speaks eloquently. His demeanor is so gentle that at first you hardly notice how radical his statements are. He used to work as an engineer for NASA. Until he felt called by God to devote his life to something else. Pojman founded the Texas Alliance for Life organization 34 years ago. Joe Pojman has the same goal as Mark Gietzen, the man praying outside the Kansas clinic, but Pojman's strategy is more subtle -- and far more efficient. On the table in front of him is a law that he drafted. The governor of Texas has already signed it. If the Supreme Court overturns Roe vs. Wade, that law will go into effect 30 days later in Texas. It bears the number 1280 and the name "Human Life Protection Act". The text reads: "A person who violates the ABORTION BAN commits a crime." A doctor like Christina Bourne would then be charged with manslaughter in Texas after an abortion and sentenced to life imprisonment. She would have to pay a fine "of not less than $100,000 for each violation." Aren't there any exceptions? "Yes," says Joe Pojman. "When the mother's survival is threatened by the pregnancy." What about rape or incest? Or if the child is not viable? "No." In Texas, people already live in a world where Roe vs. Wade is all but abolished. Last September, when abortion was legalized in neighboring Mexico, the so-called heartbeat law went into effect in Texas. It bans abortions from the time a fetus's heartbeat can be detected - around the sixth week of pregnancy. Many women don't even realize they're pregnant that early. Joe Pojman doesn't take the heartbeat law far enough. "Life begins at conception," he says. Unlike the chief physician Christina Bourne, he never talks about the "fetus", he says "the unborn child". The choice of term shows that there are complex questions behind the abortion debate: When does life begin? At what point does a fetus become a person? Pojman engages in a brief thought experiment: Suppose he's in a burning hospital and can save five embryos in Petri dishes on the way out - or a newborn baby. What would he choose? Joe Pojman says he can't answer that question. "For me, human life is always equally valuable - whether it's an unborn child, a newborn, a teenager or an adult." He's heard about women leaving Texas to have abortions elsewhere. "It breaks my heart," he says. "My goal is that no woman sets out." But women in Texas are not yet prohibited by law from seeking help outside of the state. For example in Mexico.
- [Pills from Guanajuato| ZEIT ONLINE](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pills-from-guanajuato-zeit-online/) - If Joe Pojman had his way, Christina Bourne would soon no longer be a doctor but a convicted felon. He receives in his office in Austin, Texas, 900 kilometers from the clinic in Wichita. Pojman is 63 years old, wearing a suit and tie, a man with gray hair and a full beard who chooses his words carefully and speaks eloquently. His demeanor is so gentle that at first you hardly notice how radical his statements are. He used to work as an engineer for NASA. Until he felt called by God to devote his life to something else. Pojman founded the Texas Alliance for Life organization 34 years ago. Joe Pojman has the same goal as Mark Gietzen, the man praying outside the Kansas clinic, but Pojman's strategy is more subtle -- and far more efficient. On the table in front of him is a law that he drafted. The governor of Texas has already signed it. If the Supreme Court overturns Roe vs. Wade, that law will go into effect 30 days later in Texas. It bears the number 1280 and the name "Human Life Protection Act". The text reads: "A person who violates the ABORTION BAN commits a crime." A doctor like Christina Bourne would then be charged with manslaughter in Texas after an abortion and sentenced to life imprisonment. She would have to pay a fine "of not less than $100,000 for each violation." Aren't there any exceptions? "Yes," says Joe Pojman. "When the mother's survival is threatened by the pregnancy." What about rape or incest? Or if the child is not viable? "No." In Texas, people already live in a world where Roe vs. Wade is all but abolished. Last September, when abortion was legalized in neighboring Mexico, the so-called heartbeat law went into effect in Texas. It bans abortions from the time a fetus's heartbeat can be detected - around the sixth week of pregnancy. Many women don't even realize they're pregnant that early. Joe Pojman doesn't take the heartbeat law far enough. "Life begins at conception," he says. Unlike the chief physician Christina Bourne, he never talks about the "fetus", he says "the unborn child". The choice of term shows that there are complex questions behind the abortion debate: When does life begin? At what point does a fetus become a person? Pojman engages in a brief thought experiment: Suppose he's in a burning hospital and can save five embryos in Petri dishes on the way out - or a newborn baby. What would he choose? Joe Pojman says he can't answer that question. "For me, human life is always equally valuable - whether it's an unborn child, a newborn, a teenager or an adult." He's heard about women leaving Texas to have abortions elsewhere. "It breaks my heart," he says. "My goal is that no woman sets out." But women in Texas are not yet prohibited by law from seeking help outside of the state. For example in Mexico.
- [In Texas, Life Goes On After Abortion | Washington Free Beacon](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/in-texas-life-goes-on-after-abortion-washington-free-beacon/) - Texas’s experience suggests that overturning Roe v. Wade will not prove to be a seismic political event, at least as far as election outcomes are concerned. The muted reaction to the Texas Heartbeat Act, the beginning of the end of abortion in Texas, only emboldened pro-life elements across the state. "The sun rose as usual. Life went on. And there was not a tsunami of opposition to that law," said Joe Pojman, Ph.D., an aerospace engineer who now leads the Texas Alliance for Life. Pojman told the Washington Free Beacon that his group viewed the Heartbeat Act’s enactment as a "dress rehearsal" for the possibility that Roe would be overturned, which came to pass in June. The ensuing weeks gave them a chance to fine-tune talking points and assess reaction from coalition partners. The following months were all the more encouraging, Pojman told the Free Beacon. The alliance endorsed dozens of candidates in Republican primaries across the state, he said, and he did not detect any reticence or hesitancy from Republican lawmakers, an assessment shared by other Texas Republicans the Free Beacon interviewed. "People running for office all up and down the ballot cannot be pro-life enough in the Republican primary," Pojman told the Free Beacon. "Our PAC interviewed dozens of candidates for Congress, the state house, and statewide elected office. It's amazing. Virtually everyone is more pro-life than Mother Teresa."
- [Pregnant woman's HOV ticket protest highlights legal challenges post-Roe | Good Morning America](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pregnant-womans-hov-ticket-protest-highlights-legal-challenges-post-roe-good-morning-america/) - Since 2003, Texas has included fetal personhood language in its penal code, which recognizes an unborn child as being an individual “at every stage of gestation." Amy O'Donnell, director of communications for Texas Alliance for Life -- an organization that supports restrictions to abortion access and supported the law that added fetal personhood language to Texas's penal code -- said that under the code, if a pregnant woman is in a car accident and their unborn child is killed, the death could be prosecutable. In Bottone's case of contesting an HOV ticket due to a pregnancy, O'Donnell said that while she recognizes Bottone's unborn baby as a person, she does not necessarily see it as a second passenger because of the "intent and purpose" of the HOV law in the state's transportation code. "Each code covers different areas of the law," said O'Donnell. "Is it still an unborn baby in both situations, absolutely yes. We recognize that. But the purpose of an HOV lane is to carpool, vanpool or ride-share so does that unborn child currently fit within the realm of the law, not at this point in time in Texas." O'Donnell said this case in particular opens the door to what she described as a "slippery slope." "If we go down this road, if a passenger in an HOV lane that's riding in its mother's womb counts as a separate passenger, what does that mean for other passenger areas such as on plane," said O'Donnell. "If that pregnant woman gets on a plane and we want to recognize that unborn baby in the womb as a second passenger, does she then have to buy a ticket?" According to O'Donnell, the purpose of giving personhood to unborn babies in state laws is to "protect unborn babies from injury or homicide." "Life begins at conception and a body within a pregnant woman's body is not that woman's body," she said. "It's a unique being with separate DNA, unique fingerprints and, as such, it is very much a person beginning at conception and worthy of protection." Texas is one of around one dozen states in the U.S. that includes fetal personhood language in legislation restricting or banning abortion, according to Dana Sussman, deputy executive director of National Advocates for Pregnant Women (NAPW), a nonprofit organization that supports abortion rights.
- [How Slavery Figures in US Abortion Battle | Voice of America](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/how-slavery-figures-in-us-abortion-battle-voice-of-america/) - For half a century, abortion rights were rooted in the U.S. Constitution's 14th Amendment, passed after the Civil War to guarantee equal rights to all after slavery. Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a right to abortion, critics say women could once again be forced to reproduce — as were slaves. VOA's Veronica Balderas Iglesias examines the argument. Warning: This piece contains video that some may find offensive. Videographer and video editor: Veronica Balderas Iglesias
- [IVF treatment can continue under Texas’ current abortion law, experts say | Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/ivf-treatment-can-continue-under-texas-current-abortion-law-experts-say-texas-tribune/) - Two of Texas’ most well-known anti-abortion groups — Texas Alliance for Life and Texas Right to Life — also say the state’s laws and more recent definition of abortion should not affect or inhibit IVF treatment, even if they include the term embryo. “Abortion is, according to Texas law, causing the death of the child, who is a child of a woman known to be pregnant,” John Seago, president of Texas Right to Life, said pointing to a statute the Legislature amended a few years ago outlining what counts as an abortion. “There's also no such thing as an abortion outside of a woman's womb, so when you look at what's happening in the laboratory with assisted reproductive technology, that is not destruction of an embryo,” he added. This language likely leaves IVF treatment intact, legal scholars told the Tribune. A district attorney could decide to try to test the issue by bringing a case against a fertility doctor, said Josh Blackman, a constitutional law professor at South Texas College of Law Houston. But he added that challenging IVF doesn’t appear to be an area “ripe” for action in the anti-abortion movement. Seago said Texas Right to Life has concerns about the “destruction” of “excessive” embryos, particularly in medical research, but the issue is not one of its priorities for Texas’ 2023 legislative session. Instead, its priorities include enforcing existing laws against abortion and providing more support for pregnant women. Amy O’Donnell, a spokesperson for the Texas Alliance for Life, said the group had not finalized its legislative priorities yet, but said the group supported a law passed in 2017 requiring the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to post information on its website about embryo donations to other people to promote the option.
- [Meet the Mexican activist helping women in the U.S. access abortion pills | Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/meet-the-mexican-activist-helping-women-in-the-u-s-access-abortion-pills-dallas-morning-news/) - At the Texas Alliance for Life, executive director Joe Pojman said his group will push the issue further in the 2024 presidential elections. Mailing or using couriers to bring in misoprostol and mifepristone is illegal, but he doesn’t see extradition of a foreigner happening. “It is still illegal,” Pojman said. “It’s still a felony offense. But there is no way to extradite someone from Mexico or the Netherlands to stand trial in Texas, unless the Biden administration takes action.” Pojman doesn’t see that happening with the Biden team, given the president’s position on Roe vs. Wade.
- [What Texas women would say to the other side on abortion | Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/what-texas-women-would-say-to-the-other-side-on-abortion/) - Rhonda Kay Moreland Board member of Texas Alliance for Life and chairman of the board of directors of BirthChoice Dallas Pregnancy Center Q1: I think the very first thing that I want every woman to know is that I come from a place of love and non-judgment. And that I’m here to have a conversation and I’m trying to empower women, to understand what I’ve learned about what I understand is the truth of life. And I think that there’s no judgement to anybody who’s had an abortion. We all have a story, we all have a past, but our past doesn’t define us. And so I’m in the movement as much for the women as I am for the babies. Q2: If I could do something with somebody who thinks opposite than me on the abortion issue, it would be connecting women towards resources for help. I think that is probably a great starting point, is just connecting women with assistance in all aspects of their life.
- [Pregnant woman says her fetus should count as a passenger in HOV lanes. She got a ticket | Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pregnant-woman-says-her-fetus-should-count-as-a-passenger-in-hov-lanes-she-got-a-ticket-dallas-morning-news/) - I asked Amy O’Donnell, spokeswoman for Texas Alliance for Life, an anti-abortion group, what she thought of this unusual situation. She replied, “While the penal code in Texas recognizes an unborn child as a person in our state, the Texas Transportation Code does not specify the same. And a child residing in a mother’s womb is not taking up an extra seat. And with only one occupant taking up a seat, the car did not meet the criteria needed to drive in that lane.”
- [Pregnant woman fights $215 fine for driving alone in carpool lane, claiming her unborn child counts as a passenger, report says | MSN](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pregnant-woman-fights-215-fine-for-driving-alone-in-carpool-lane-claiming-her-unborn-child-counts-as-a-passenger-report-says-msn/) - Amy O'Donnell, a spokeswoman for Texas Alliance for Life, told the Dallas Morning News: "While the penal code in Texas recognizes an unborn child as a person in our state, the Texas transportation code does not specify the same. And a child residing in a mother's womb is not taking up an extra seat. And with only one occupant taking up a seat, the car did not meet the criteria needed to drive in that lane."
- [Should a fetus count as a car passenger? Pregnant Texas woman says yes, fights ticket | USA Today](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/should-a-fetus-count-as-a-car-passenger-pregnant-texas-woman-says-yes-fights-ticket-usa-today/) - Amy O’Donnell, spokesperson for the anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life, said that while the Texas penal does recognize an unborn child as a person, the Texas Transportation Code does not. "A child residing in a mother’s womb is not taking up an extra seat. And with only one occupant taking up a seat, the car did not meet the criteria needed to drive in that lane," O’Donnell told the Dallas Morning News.
- [Pregnant woman ticketed for using Texas HOV lane without passenger | Fox 47 News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pregnant-woman-ticketed-for-using-texas-hov-lane-without-passenger-fox-47-news/) - Texas penal code recognizes an unborn child as a person, but traffic laws do not. Amy O’Donnell, a spokeswoman for Texas Alliance for Life, an anti-abortion group, told the Dallas Morning News. “And a child residing in a mother’s womb is not taking up an extra seat. And with only one occupant taking up a seat, the car did not meet the criteria needed to drive in that lane,” O’Donnell said.
- [Abortions up to 6 weeks can temporarily resume in Texas, district judge rules | KXAN News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortions-up-to-6-weeks-can-temporarily-resume-in-texas-district-judge-rules-kxan-news/) - Hours after the judge issued the temporary restraining order, Paxton announced he is “immediately appealing” the decision, in a post on Twitter. “Today a Harris County judge froze pre-Roe laws criminalizing abortion in TX. But w/ SCOTUS’s Dobbs decision, these laws are 100% in effect & constitutional. The judge’s decision is wrong. I’m immediately appealing. I’ll ensure we have all the legal tools to keep TX pro-life!” Paxton tweeted. Joe Pojman, the executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, echoed the attorney general’s sentiments and said he was not concerned about the legal action from providers hoping to block the pre-Roe law from being enforced. “We think that is just a bump in the road and not a dead end for the pre-Roe laws. I think they will go back into effect in a matter of weeks and unborn babies will be protected,” Pojman said. He noted that regardless of what happens with this case, the trigger law will still eventually kick in, banning the majority of abortions in Texas, 30 days after the Supreme Court issues a judgment for the Dobbs v. Jackson case. The next hearing on this case is set for July 12, when the court will consider more permanent action.
- [After SCOTUS abortion decision, advocates look toward next chapter | Statehouse](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/after-scotus-abortion-decision-advocates-look-toward-next-chapter-statehouse/) - For Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, the decision could not come soon enough. “We are ecstatic,” he said in a statement following the news. With this win under their belt, Pojman said the anti-abortion movement will transition into a new phase – the “pro-life movement 2.0,” as he called it. Rebecca Parma, senior legislative associate with Texas Right to Life, said the fight is not over in their view. “This is not the end of the story; it's really just the end of a chapter. And we're moving into a new chapter in the pro-life movement,” she said. Pojman said that although they anticipate plenty of lawsuits about the court decision, his organization will begin to concentrate greater effort “in providing compassionate alternatives to women with unplanned pregnancies.” In that, Pojman said his group will continue to push for funding of the state’s Alternatives to Abortion program, to which state legislators have appropriated $100 million. The program provides counseling, material assistance and social services for up to three years after birth. The state budget accounts for helping about 150,000 women each year, Pojman said. While the program is funded at the whims of the state Legislature, Pojman said he believes there is enough support for the program that he does not see it ending any time in the near future. He added that his organization will continue to monitor the results of the program. “We have a goal of creating a society in Texas which truly is compassionate for women with unplanned pregnancies so that no woman seeks to have an abortion,” Pojman said. “We want women to have all the resources they need to successfully carry their babies to term, give birth to the babies, (then) keep the babies or place the babies for adoption and would feel 100% at peace with those options.” Current law, including the state’s pre-Roe statutes and so-called “trigger law” passed last year, criminalizes the act of performing an abortion or aiding someone in receiving an abortion through threats of heavy fines, litigation and jail time. This includes providing abortion pills, or any other procedure or method used in the completion an abortion, but it stops short of criminalizing mothers. There is some differing interpretation about when each of these laws will take effect. Both Pojman and Parma said their organizations are firmly against criminalizing mothers.
- [How victims of domestic abuse are impacted by Roe v Wade overturn | CBS DFW](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/how-victims-of-domestic-abuse-are-impacted-by-roe-v-wade-overturn-cbs-dfw/) - "Violence is not a solution to violence, and we consider abortion to very much be a violent act," said Amy O'Donnell, communications director for Texas Alliance for Life. O'Donnell pointed to the state's Alternatives to Abortion program, which is allotted more than $100 million to crisis pregnancy centers, maternity homes, and adoption agencies, as a resource to help women experiencing domestic violence. "As imperfect as our systems are, the state of Texas does have a responsibility, as well as the pro-life movement, to do everything possible to help any woman in a domestic violence situation or a rape/incest situation and her unborn child to get out of any abusive situations and move forward and support them in choosing life," O'Donnell said. Advocates want victims to know the recent Supreme Court ruling doesn't change the fact that they still have options. "Survivors shouldn't believe the lie that help is not available to them, because it is," Shetter said. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 800-799-7233. Those looking for help can also call or text the Genesis Women's Shelter hotline at 214-946-4357. You can reach One Safe Place at 817-916-4323.
- [Texas abortion groups file last-ditch suit to hold off ban for a bit longer | Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-abortion-groups-file-last-ditch-suit-to-hold-off-ban-for-a-bit-longer-texas-tribune/) - Lawyers for anti-abortion groups argued that the 2004 case, McCorvey v. Hill, was wrongly decided. “The final interpreter and the ultimate authoritative interpreter of state law is a state court, not some federal court, not even the U.S. Supreme Court,” said Paul Linton, special counsel for Texas Alliance for Life. “State prosecutors are not bound by that [2004] decision.” The Texas District & County Attorneys Association on Friday wrote in an interim legislative update that the legal ambiguity could make prosecuting abortion cases difficult. “How these existing laws interact … is anyone’s guess,” the association’s update read, “because the new ‘trigger law’ did not amend or repeal these existing crimes.” The pre-Roe laws include more detailed provisions than Texas’ trigger ban, including the potential to charge anyone who “furnishes the means” for someone to obtain an abortion. The threat of criminal charges has been enough to chill both abortion procedures as well as funding for Texans to travel and obtain abortions outside the state.
- [Abortions up to six weeks of pregnancy can temporarily resume in Texas, judge rules | Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortions-up-to-six-weeks-of-pregnancy-can-temporarily-resume-in-texas-judge-rules-texas-tribune/) - Paul Linton, an attorney for the anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life, said he thought a higher court would soon vacate the temporary restraining order and that the pre-Roe abortion ban should stand. “I don’t think it has any merit,” Linton said. “I don’t think there’s any plausible argument that the laws have been expressly repealed, and the repeal-by-implication argument, I think, is very weak.”
- [The anti-abortion “social safety net” | Vox](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/the-anti-abortion-social-safety-net-vox/) - That’s already happening. “If at some point Roe v. Wade is overturned, we’re going to have to step up and fund places like these centers to be able to reach out to all those women who are now going, ‘I need help,’” Arkansas state Rep. Cindy Crawford, a Republican, told the Associated Press in March. Edmonds, the Louisiana representative, is backing a bill that would earmark $1 million from the state budget to help the centers build an online service network. That’s on top of money that the centers already get from Louisiana and other states around the country as part of “alternatives to abortion” programs, which have been around since the 1990s and have grown in recent years. The largest, in Texas, received $100 million over two years in the latest budget cycle, and abortion opponents hope to see that grow further. “We always are working toward the increase in funding for the alternatives to abortion program,” said Amy O’Donnell, director of communications for the group Texas Alliance for Life. “Our goal is to help women remove obstacles that they may face in going through an unplanned pregnancy so that they can successfully give birth to the baby and then keep that baby with support or place that baby for adoption, if that’s their choice,” O’Donnell said. “With that, we recognize that they’re going to need support both before and after birth.” Critics say the anti-abortion safety net … isn’t one Pregnancy resource centers do offer some forms of support to the people who visit them. In a small study published in 2020, Kimport found that women who visited the centers got things like baby clothes and prenatal vitamins, as well as services like pregnancy tests. Especially for low-income people, the centers can fill some of the gaps in states where more conventional social services, from Medicaid to food stamps, have been cut to the bone. However, researchers and reproductive rights advocates have deep concerns about the idea that pregnancy resource centers could step in to become a substitute for the right to an abortion. At the most basic level, the centers do not provide abortion, which is something a lot of people want. Reproductive rights groups argue that support during an unplanned pregnancy is no substitute for the choice of whether to carry that pregnancy to term. “There’s nothing that a crisis pregnancy center can offer that is equal to getting an abortion,” said Morgan Moone, strategic data and advocacy manager for the New Orleans-based Reproductive Justice Action Collective (ReJAC). “Abortion is providing opportunity; it’s providing autonomy over an individual’s body.” People who are seeking abortion may not be interested in goods and services to help them carry the pregnancy to term instead. Kimport’s research suggests that pregnancy resource centers are not especially popular. During a two-year period of recruiting study participants at prenatal clinics, she and her team were able to find only 21 people who had been to such a center and were willing to talk about the experience (and only a handful who had visited one but didn’t want to talk). The majority of people who had visited the centers were not considering abortion; they just needed assistance continuing a wanted pregnancy. After Texas passed the restrictive abortion law SB 8, abortions among Texans fell by only about 10 percent, suggesting that most people in the state who wanted abortions found a way to get them — they did not visit a pregnancy center for support in giving birth and raising a child. Another concern is the actual services that pregnancy resource centers provide. Research from the University of Georgia has found that while the centers sometimes present themselves as medical providers and offer services like ultrasounds, they also often spread misinformation about abortion, such as the false claim that it causes breast cancer. The centers often are not staffed by medical personnel. One 2007 study conducted by the NARAL ProChoice Maryland Fund found that just 18 percent of Maryland centers had staff with medical training. In addition, anti-abortion centers may spread misinformation about sexually transmitted infections and contraception, or provide no information at all. “That’s harmful,” said Obiekea, of the Black Women for Wellness Action Project. “This is information about your health.” The centers are also not subject to the same ethical and privacy regulations that govern medical clinics. The centers can collect and store data on clients’ sexual and reproductive history, test results, ultrasounds, and more, according to Time. That data could then be turned over to law enforcement to sue or prosecute abortion providers or even pregnant people themselves. Most pregnancy resource centers remain affiliated with churches or other Christian groups, and Christian religious messages are typically part of their counseling. Anti-abortion advocates say the centers are still open to all, regardless of religion: “There are some who may look for an open-door opportunity to share their Christian views, but they are also very happy to navigate around that,” O’Donnell said. According to Kimport, however, while people don’t have to be Christian to visit a center, hearing the religious messages is typically “not optional.”
- [Texas’ Alternatives to Abortion program impact | KXAN News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-alternatives-to-abortion-program-impact-kxan-news/) - In the 2021 fiscal year, the following contracted providers were awarded money to administer the program: Texas Pregnancy Care Network – $36,587,141.78 Human Coalition – $8,765,185.34 Austin LifeCare – $750,000 Longview Wellness Center – $54,000 “That was a 25% increase from the 86th Legislative session to the 87th Legislative session,” said Amy O’Donnell, director of communications for Texas Alliance for Life. KXAN asked the Texas Alliance for Life, a statewide nonprofit organization, if funding for the organization would meet a possible increase in demand some providers said they are seeing. Even as the need grows, O’Donnell thinks the funding allocated over the next two years will help over 200 pregnancy care centers in the state. “Those centers see 150,000 women a year. So that compares well, to the roughly 55,000 abortions that we’ve seen take place in Texas per year. They are well able to meet the needs through the centers,” O’Donnell said.
- [Texas abortion providers sue to block state's pre-Roe ban | Spectrum News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-abortion-providers-sue-to-block-states-pre-roe-ban-spectrum-news/) - It has not been used for nearly a half-century, but some abortion opponents believe it is fair game after Roe’s reversal. “They have ceased doing abortions because of the threat of prosecution under that pre-Roe law,” Joe Pojman, executive director for Texas Alliance for Life, said. “I’m very grateful that for right now, it appears that unborn babies are not being aborted. Hopefully, those women are being told about the alternatives, the vast resources available to them if they choose to give birth to the child.”
- [US Supreme Court decision triggers more restrictive abortion ban in Texas | State of Reform](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/us-supreme-court-decision-triggers-more-restrictive-abortion-ban-in-texas-state-of-reform/) - Reaction to the ruling was swift as groups on both sides of the abortion issue went public with statements. “We are ecstatic. The Supreme Court finally remedied a terrible decision made nearly half a century ago that profoundly damaged society in America,” said Texas Alliance for Life’s Executive Director, Joe Pojman, PhD. “Legal abortions have claimed the lives of more than 62 million unborn children and have hurt countless women. That will no longer be the case in Texas.”
- [With little short-term hope, Texas’ abortion-rights movement sets its sights on the long run | Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/with-little-short-term-hope-texas-abortion-rights-movement-sets-its-sights-on-the-long-run-texas-tribune/) - On the other side, those celebrating the end of abortion in Texas also believe Friday’s ruling will rally voters to continue supporting the anti-abortion cause. “I believe that our pro-life voters will feel empowered to continue voting,” Amy O’Donnell, a spokesperson for Texas Alliance for Life, told the Tribune. While she hesitates to make political predictions, O’Donnell says she anticipates the decision will spur voters to “come out in droves” in November. O’Donnell attributes the success of anti-abortion advocates to “playing the long game for 49 years, advocating for life on a national basis, on a statewide basis. … We’ll continue to do that.” Now, abortion-rights advocates say they need to follow that model.
- [Texas has a law that allows parents to give up newborns at fire stations or hospitals. Hardly anyone uses it. | Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-has-a-law-that-allows-parents-to-give-up-newborns-at-fire-stations-or-hospitals-hardly-anyone-uses-it-texas-tribune/) - Anti-abortion advocates acknowledge those issues in their comments after the ruling. “Now the pro-life movement can expend even greater resources toward providing compassionate alternatives to abortion for women with unplanned pregnancies,” the Texas Alliance for Life said in a statement. “Our goal continues to be to build a society where abortion is unthinkable, and women with unplanned pregnancies take full advantage of the vast resources available to them.”
- [The Next Chapter for Battles Over Abortion in the States | Route Fifty](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/the-next-chapter-for-battles-over-abortion-in-the-states-route-fifty/) - State-level activists say their work isn’t done. “The pro-life movement is not going away,’’ said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, an independent anti-abortion group. “That bumper sticker ‘I’m going sailing,’ I’m not putting it on my car anytime soon.” Pojman, who founded the alliance in 1988, was there last September when Abbott signed one of the nation’s most restrictive abortion laws. The measure effectively outlaws the procedure as early as six weeks into a pregnancy–before many even realize they are pregnant–and allows citizens to sue physicians and others who help facilitate an abortion. “We think Texas is well prepared for a post-Roe environment with respect to protecting unborn babies from the tragedy of abortion,’’ Pojman said. Groups opposed to legal abortion hope to replicate the Texas law across the nation.
- [Roe v. Wade overturned: What Texas, Harris County and Houston leaders are saying | Houston Public Media](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/roe-v-wade-overturned-what-texas-harris-county-and-houston-leaders-are-saying-houston-public-media/) - Texas Alliance for Life, executive director Joe Pojman, Ph.D. “We are ecstatic. The Supreme Court finally remedied a terrible decision made nearly half a century ago that profoundly damaged society in America. Legal abortions have claimed the lives of more than 62 million unborn children and have hurt countless women. That will no longer be the case in Texas. Roe’s unsound and ultimately indefensible reasoning cost the trust of millions of Americans in the Supreme Court. This decision begins to restore confidence in the Supreme Court and its application of constitutional principles. The Court’s long-overdue decision will have widespread positive changes in Texas. After nearly half a century, Texas can finally protect mothers and unborn babies from the tragedy of abortion, which the Legislature and Governor Abbott have already taken giant preparatory steps to do. Now the pro-life movement can expend even greater resources toward providing compassionate alternatives to abortion for women with unplanned pregnancies. Our goal continues to be to build a society where abortion is unthinkable, and women with unplanned pregnancies take full advantage of the vast resources available to them.”
- [Roe v. Wade overturned: US politicians, advocates react to historic decision | Global News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/roe-v-wade-overturned-us-politicians-advocates-react-to-historic-decision-global-news/) - On the other hand, [Amy O'Donnell] a spokesperson for the Texas Alliance for Life, a nonprofit “committed to protecting the fundamental right to life of all innocent human beings” and opposed to abortion (except to preserve the mother’s life), said the organization was “very thrilled” with the decision.
- [Houstonians on both sides of Supreme Court opinion rally after Roe v. Wade overturned | KHOU](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/houstonians-on-both-sides-of-supreme-court-opinion-rally-after-roe-v-wade-overturned-khou/) - Many hope things don’t stop here and the state makes sure laws are fully enforced. Many also hope that abortion alternative programs are expanded at hundreds of help centers across the state. “We know that these pregnancy centers have compassionately trained staff and volunteers who are ready to stand with you, walk out pregnancy with you, support you as you have your baby and either choose to keep it – and in this case they’ll assist with your needs up to three years after birth – as well for the consideration of placement for adoption," said Amy O’Donnell with Texas Alliance For Life. The Texas Health and Human Services Department has an entire website dedicated to the Alternatives to Abortion Program, which features contact information for contracted service providers.
- [Dissenting Justices Worry Overturning Roe v. Wade Will Set Off an Era of Legal Chaos | NBC DFW](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/dissenting-justices-worry-overturning-roe-v-wade-will-set-off-an-era-of-legal-chaos-nbc-dfw/) - "I want the Legislature to continue to focus on providing and promoting these alternatives to abortion," said Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life.
- [Supreme Court’s opinion impacts Texas abortion providers | KXAN](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/supreme-courts-opinion-impacts-texas-abortion-providers-kxan/) - Katherine Long says the protest was personal for her. She had an abortion at age 22 and wants other women to be able to make that same decision if they want. “Who wants an unwanted pregnancy?” Long said. “No child wants to be born unwanted.” Texas Alliance for Life has a differing opinion. In a statement, the organization said “We are ecstatic. The Supreme Court finally remedied a terrible decision made nearly half a century ago that profoundly damaged society in America. Legal abortions have claimed the lives of more than 62 million unborn children and have hurt countless women. That will no longer be the case in Texas. Roe’s unsound and ultimately indefensible reasoning cost the trust of millions of Americans in the Supreme Court. This decision begins to restore confidence in the Supreme Court and its application of constitutional principles.”
- [Texas has banned almost all abortions — but it's taken decades | NPR The Texas Newsroom](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-has-banned-almost-all-abortions-but-its-taken-decades-npr-the-texas-newsroom/) - MARTINEZ-BELTRAN: That victory, however, was short-lived. Just a few weeks later, in another special session, Texas lawmakers passed a sweeping anti-abortion package that included a ban on abortions after 20 weeks of gestation. The U.S. Supreme Court eventually struck down key provisions of the bill, but by then, more than half of the state's abortion providers closed. The story of how Texas got to this place of banning nearly all abortions is one that has taken decades. AMY O'DONNELL: We've seen a lot of incremental gains over time. MARTINEZ-BELTRAN: This is Amy O'Donnell, the communications director of the Texas Alliance for Life, a group that advocates against abortion. O'DONNELL: The majority of Texans are pro-life, and we see this because they elect pro-life legislators who advocate for life. MARTINEZ-BELTRAN: But polls tell a different story. Seventy-eight percent of Texas voters support some sort of access to abortion. Only 15% said it should never be allowed. That's according to a survey released in April by the Texas Politics Project. Despite that, the state has continued curbing abortion, including passing a so-called trigger law, which now takes effect in 30 days. Most recently, last year, Governor Greg Abbott signed SB 8. That law, the first of its kind in the country, banned abortions as early as six weeks, empowering private citizens to enforce the law. Now that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, O'Donnell says the state will work to support women who are pregnant. O'DONNELL: Texas is ready to take care of women in our state. And as we've seen, Texas prioritized the health of women and the life of babies. MARTINEZ-BELTRAN: She points to the state's program called Alternatives to Abortion as an example of that. The program provides assistance, counselling and maternity classes. But it's also been criticized by Texas Democrats for its $100-million price tag and lack of transparency. But advocates for abortion rights say they're not completely hopeless.
- [Some domestic violence victims see abortion as vital option that would be lost post-Roe | Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/some-domestic-violence-victims-see-abortion-as-vital-option-that-would-be-lost-post-roe-texas-tribune/) - But now, the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, clearing the way for Texas to ban abortion in nearly all cases. Domestic violence victims are among the least likely to be able to travel out of state or safely self-manage a medication abortion at home, leaving them no choice but to carry a pregnancy to term. For advocates and legislators who have spent decades working to ban abortion in Texas, domestic violence does not justify an exception to the rule. "When a woman is a victim of sexual assault that results in pregnancy, from our point of view, we now have two victims," said Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life. "Violence is not a solution to violence, and we consider abortion very much a violent act." Pojman argues that abortion perpetuates violence by allowing abusers to cover up evidence of sexual assault and reproductive coercion.
- [Texas pro-life leaders praise SCOTUS ruling, dissenters look to November | Statehouse](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-pro-life-leaders-praise-scotus-ruling-dissenters-look-to-november-statehouse/) - Texas Alliance for Life Executive Director Joe Pojman said he is ecstatic about the decision and also supports efforts to prop up resources to help women carry pregnancies to term. “Our goal continues to be to build a society where abortion is unthinkable, and women with unplanned pregnancies take full advantage of the vast resources available to them,” Pojman said in a statement.
- [Abortion opponents 'ecstatic' after Roe v. Wade overturned, but feel there's more work to be done | Houston Chronicle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-opponents-ecstatic-after-roe-v-wade-overturned-but-feel-theres-more-work-to-be-done-houston-chronicle/) - Joe Pojman, the executive director of pro-life advocacy group Texas Alliance for Life, said he and other members of his organization were “ecstatic” after hearing the news. “Not sure I expected this would come down in my lifetime, but after 35 years in the movement, it has,” he said. The Supreme Court decision means all 50 states are responsible for drafting their own abortion laws. It also allows dozens of eager states, including Texas, to begin banning the procedure outright. Texas last spring passed a so-called “trigger law," which will prohibits abortions 30 days after the Supreme Court's decision. Kyleen Wright, the president of Texans for Life, said her organization will turn its focus to protecting the state law from any challenges. Wright said Texans for Life will also try to win more public support for the law. That is likely to be an uphill climb: A University of Texas at Austin poll from last month found that 54 percent of Texans opposed automatically banning all abortions in the state if Roe v. Wade was overturned. Texas had already taken significant steps to limit abortion access before Friday’s decision. Senate Bill 8, which went into effect last September, prohibits abortion as soon as a fetal heartbeat is detected and created a mechanism through which private citizens can sue abortion providers and others who aided or abetted the procedure. Wright, who first joined the movement against abortion while living in Houston in 1975, said members of her organization were “pretty jubilant” Friday morning. “Everyone is very clear that this is the beginning, not the end for us. We have a lot of work to do,” she said. “But everyone is certainly happy to pause and celebrate this big victory.” Abortion opponents said they need to turn their focus to creating an environment where women do not feel an abortion is necessary under any circumstance. While abortions will be prohibited in Texas, opponents don’t want to see women traveling to other states where the procedure is legal. Groups that support abortion access say that low-income and minority Texans are most likely to be harmed by a ban on the procedure. Seago said it will be important to take steps to increase support for women during pregnancy and provide medical care for at least one year after a child is born. Medicaid and the state’s Alternatives to Abortion program do offer support to pregnant women, along with various pro-life nonprofits and church-based ministries. Pojman believes Texas already has the infrastructure in place to help pregnant women; he said Alternatives to Abortion is designed to serve 150,000 women annually. Texas Health and Human Services statistics show 55,000 abortions were performed in the state in 2020, though that number only includes abortions that were performed legally. Pojman also noted that SB8 increased Medicaid coverage for women after childbirth to six months, up from 60 days. “I don’t think enough women in those circumstances even know that these agencies exist,” Pojman said. “Our goal for the foreseeable future is education.”
- [Legal battles likely as divided states grapple with abortion | Associated Press](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/legal-battles-likely-as-divided-states-grapple-with-abortion/) - Some abortion opponents argue that it’s better to focus on providing help to pregnant women and make adoption less expensive so they don’t choose abortion. Texas recently allocated $100 million for such services. “I want the Legislature to continue to focus on providing and promoting these alternatives to abortion,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life.
- [The anti-abortion movement is about to win. Even it isn’t ready for what comes next. | Vox](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/the-anti-abortion-movement-is-about-to-win-even-it-isnt-ready-for-what-comes-next-vox/) - For now, mainstream anti-abortion groups say they remain committed to punishing providers, not patients. “We firmly believe that women should not be prosecuted for abortion, whether self-managed or through an abortion provider,” said Amy O’Donnell, director of communications for the group Texas Alliance for Life. But Republican state lawmakers, some backed by more radical abortion opponents, are beginning to break with this ideology. Earlier this year, for example, Louisiana state Rep. Danny McCormick (R) introduced a bill that would allow people who get abortions to be charged with homicide, an offense punishable by life in prison without parole.
- [Thousands rally at Capitol for abortion rights | CNHI News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/thousands-rally-at-capitol-for-abortion-rights-cnhi-news/) - While the rally was met with a handful of counterprotesters, the day remained calm. Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, did not attend the rally Saturday but previously told CNHI News that he encourages people to peacefully protest as his organization did last January, particularly as the opinion is only a draft and not an official decision. He said he believed there would be less anger if abortion rights advocates saw the ways the state is helping mothers through its Alternatives to Abortions program. The state Legislature last session allotted $100 million to the program, which would provide counseling, material assistance and social services for up to three years after birth. Pojman said he believes most politicians agree that it is a program that should receive continued funding. “We just have never met a woman who sought an abortion as her first choice; it's always a second choice. It's always something that's not desired, but is sought out because there is a perception that there's not adequate alternatives,” Pojman said. “We want to change that understanding.”
- [Thousands participate in pro-choice rally in anticipation of Supreme Court final decision](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/thousands-participate-in-pro-choice-rally-in-anticipation-of-supreme-court-final-decision/) - Counter-demonstrators were also present at both of the rallies this Saturday. Amy O'Donnell with Texas Alliance for Life says members with the organization have been present at similar rallies from the Texas capitol to Washington D.C. O'Donnell said the organization has also been preparing in the event that the Supreme Court final decision is announced in the coming weeks. "That could happen as early as Monday," O'Donnell said, "It could happen as late as the end of June and so we recognize we are waiting on a week to week basis but we're cautiously optimistic."
- [Opinion: I fought for a pro-life Texas. We can be proud of the resources for women and children. | Houston Chronicle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/opinion-i-fought-for-a-pro-life-texas-we-can-be-proud-of-the-resources-for-women-and-children-houston-chronicle/) - Within a few weeks, the Supreme Court will hand down a decision in the case called Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The Court will decide whether the Constitution prevents states from protecting unborn babies from abortion before the developing child has reached the point of viability. The Supreme Court defines viability as the point at which the baby can continue to live after birth, even with medical assistance. This case may modify or even overturn the notorious 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. That decision, terribly unjust in the view of the organize I lead — the Texas Alliance for Life — ties the hands of the state legislatures. While states may ban abortion after viability, the Supreme Court prohibits states from banning abortion before viability when the vast majority of abortions occur. In the wake of Roe, more than 62 million unborn children have lost their lives to abortion, a staggering number. Regardless of the outcome of the Supreme Court’s decision, Texans — especially women of childbearing age and women with unplanned pregnancies — need to know about the vast resources available to protect unborn children and their mothers. If the Supreme Court significantly modifies or even overturns Roe, several measures passed by the Texas Legislature and signed by Governor Greg Abbott will become particularly important. First, the Human Life Protection Act, House Bill 1280, will protect unborn babies from abortion after viability and — to the extent allowed by the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs — before viability, as early as conception. Some call this the “trigger” law because its effective date is triggered by the Supreme Court’s action. The second measure is Senate Bill 1, the General Appropriations Act, which contains numerous provisions to provide substantial help to women — especially low-income women with unplanned pregnancies. Hundreds of thousands of women receive support through these services each year and will continue to do so after the Supreme Court acts in Dobbs. The Legislature appropriated $100 million, a 25 percent increase, for the current two-year budget toward the highly successful Alternatives to Abortion program. That program provides services for women facing unplanned pregnancies to assist them in carrying the baby to term, giving birth and keeping or placing the baby for adoption. Support is available for at least three years after birth. The principal contractor, Texas Pregnancy Care Network, runs a website directing clients to nearly 200 pregnancy centers, maternity homes, and adoption agencies across the state. The program serves 125,000 clients each year, far more than the 55,000 in Texas in 2020. Hundreds more privately funded centers and church-based programs offer similar services across Texas. Women’s care at these centers includes pregnancy confirmation, counseling, moral support and services to free women from sex trafficking, domestic violence or substance abuse. The centers also provide maternity and baby clothes and diapers to clients. Budgeting, parenting and pregnancy classes, job skills training, and referrals to other government agencies are also available. Medicaid Perinatal and Childbirth Care: For uninsured pregnant women with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level, the state’s Medicaid program pays prenatal, childbirth and follow-up care for the mothers for six months and babies for 12 months. The Texas Medicaid program pays for more than half the births in Texas, costing nearly $1.2 billion per year. The Child Health Insurance Program spends $135 million annually on perinatal care for unborn children. Women’s Health Program: The Legislature continued funding for various free for low-income women, appropriating $352 million over two years toward breast and cervical cancer screening, family planning, pregnancy testing, pelvic exams, sexually transmitted infection services, screening for and treatment of cholesterol, diabetes and high blood pressure. The HealthyTexasWomen.org website lists thousands of providers. Critics of the state's efforts may point to faulty and discredited data to assert that Texas has terrible maternal mortality rates. However, more rigorous research found that the Texas' rates are far smaller than had been incorrectly claimed and are comparable to those of most other states. Certainly, concern remains, but we believe that problems such as maternal health, poverty, education and any number of others, as serious as they are, can be addressed without sacrificing the lives of thousands of innocent unborn children each year. The Bottom Line: Texas’ track record of taking care of Texas women and families by providing vast resources for females facing unplanned pregnancies and their children before, during, and after birth — a record we can be proud of — will continue regardless of what the Supreme Court does. Dr. Joe Pojman is the founder and executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, a non-partisan, non-sectarian, pro-life organization committed to protecting innocent human beings from conception until natural death.
- [How Texas Republicans could further expand abortion restrictions post-Roe v. Wade |  Austin American Statesman](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/how-texas-republicans-could-further-expand-abortion-restrictions-post-roe-v-wade-austin-american-statesman/) - “If the court’s final ruling is similar to this, it will be the answer to almost 50 years of prayer and hope,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of the anti-abortion organization Texas Alliance for Life. “It will have completely returned the question of protecting unborn babies back to the states.” Should the court strike down Roe v. Wade, Texas would be among 13 states to outlaw the procedure almost immediately, under a so-called trigger law set to go into effect 30 days after an opinion from the high court. Under the law, it would be a felony to perform an abortion, except to save the life of a pregnant patient or if the patient risks “substantial impairment” of a major bodily function. There would be no exceptions in cases of rape or incest. Doctors who perform illegal abortions could face life in prison and fines of up to $100,000.
- [“Tenemos fe en la Corte”: vocera de Texas For Life sobre filtración de borrador contra el aborto en EE.UU. | W Radio](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/tenemos-fe-en-la-corte-vocera-de-texas-for-life-sobre-filtracion-de-borrador-contra-el-aborto-en-ee-uu-w-radio/) - Tras la filtración de un borrador que revocaría el derecho al aborto en Estados Unidos, grupos provida se han manifestado a favor de la noticia. Aunque no se trata de una decisión oficial por la Corte Suprema de ese país, algunos sectores ya lo celebran. Amy O’Donnell, directora de comunicaciones de Texas For Life, aseguró en La W que, aunque la filtración representa una falla, espera que sea oficial. “Tenemos fe en la corte, esperamos que no haya presión y no es algo que se tome a la ligera, esperamos que al final se refleje la decisión“, aseguró O’Donnell. Así las cosas, desde su organización espera que el derecho al aborto no quede en manos de la Corte, sino en cada estado. “Esperamos que la decisión se sitúe en los estados, como debió ser siempre, la Corte no puede imponer la decisión”, agregó. “No creo que haya una razón para tener un aborto, queremos hacer que las mujeres tengan opciones distintas y alternativas al aborto, enfocarnos en un mensaje distinto en que los bebés tienen derecho a la vida”, explicó. En el encabezado escuche la entrevista completa con Amy O’Donnell, directora de comunicaciones de la organización Texas For Life.
- [In Texas, where the Roe case originated, anti-abortion activists have been preparing for its reversal for years. | The New York Times](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/in-texas-where-the-roe-case-originated-anti-abortion-activists-have-been-preparing-for-its-reversal-for-years-the-new-york-times/) - Amy O’Donnell, a spokeswoman for the Texas Alliance for Life, said the state’s anti-abortion organizations had been preparing for years for the end of Roe. Her organization supported the state’s so-called “trigger law,” which would outlaw abortion almost immediately in the state if Roe v. Wade were overturned by the Supreme Court. The state legislature passed the bill in May 2021.
- [Bexar County DA weighs in on abortion rights as protests erupt over Roe vs. Wade | San Antonio Express News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/bexar-county-da-weighs-in-on-abortion-rights-as-protests-erupt-over-roe-vs-wade-san-antonio-express-news/) - Amy O’Donnell, spokeswoman for Texas Alliance for Life, said Texas law does not allow for the prosecution of women who seek an abortion. Her organization also does not support prosecuting women who seek an abortion, she said. However, if he's saying he wouldn't prosecute doctors who perform abortion, then we think it is highly improper for the DA to categorically fail to prosecute an entire class of offenses in that case," O’Donnell said. In last year’s legislative session, lawmakers passed a bill that would outlaw abortion in Texas 30 days after any potential U.S. Supreme Court decision overturns Roe v. Wade. The so-called “trigger bill,” signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott, would leave Texas doctors facing up to life in prison or $100,000 fines if they perform abortions, under the ban.
- [Beto O'Rourke holds rally in Houston for women's abortion rights at Discovery Green | ABC News 13](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/beto-orourke-holds-rally-in-houston-for-womens-abortion-rights-at-discovery-green-abc-news-13/) - Amy O'Donnell with Texas Alliance for Life said if Roe V. Wade is overturned, abortions will effectively become illegal in Texas but there will also be supportive programs to help women through their pregnancy and after birth. "Texas is ready," O'Donnell said. "Our legislature has appropriated $100 million towards the alternatives to abortion program that is for the biennium that money goes to pregnancy help centers, maternity homes, adoption agencies that support women up to birth and even up to three years after birth."
- [Debate: Should Roe v. Wade be overturned? | i24 News English](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/debate-should-roe-v-wade-be-overturned-i24-news-english/) - A debate between Amy O'Donnell, director of communications at The Texas Alliance for life, Yuval David, filmmaker and activist, and Chaya Lev, activist and influencer, on the new leak to overturn the Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion in the US.
- [Will fight for abortion rights translate to Democratic votes in November? | Austin American Statesman](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/will-fight-for-abortion-rights-translate-to-democratic-votes-in-november-austin-american-statesman/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of the anti-abortion organization Texas Alliance for Life, said he believes lawmakers who supported efforts to outlaw abortion in Texas “will be rewarded and not punished” at the polls in November, despite the findings in UT’s poll. “Year after years, polls have results like that, and yet the pro-life movement in Texas continues to advance,” he said. “I don’t see a connection between these polls and what’s really happening in terms of elections.” But abortion could prove a decisive issue in at least two May 24 primary runoff elections: a Republican statehouse race in Fort Worth and a Democratic congressional contest in South Texas. Rep. Stephanie Klick, R-Fort Worth, was forced into a runoff with David Lowe, a party activist backed by a far-right group looking to elect more conservative members. Klick, a nurse and five-term House member, has carried many anti-abortion bills, including a bill passed last year to further restrict access to medication abortions. Texas Alliance for Life and Texas Right to Life, the state’s two most prominent anti-abortion organizations, have endorsed Klick and expressed concerns over comments Lowe has made praising failed legislation that would have made ending a pregnancy a crime punishable by the death penalty. The so-called trigger law that would outlaw abortion does not include any criminal penalties for people seeking abortion, only for doctors who might perform an illegal abortion. “Do we all agree that abortion is murder?” Lowe asked a crowd during a campaign event earlier this year, according to the Fort Worth Star Telegram. “Absolutely. There should be consequences for it.” Both organizations and Klick oppose any laws that prosecute people who seek abortions. “We believe women considering abortion should be provided compassion and alternatives to abortion, not the threat of jail,” Pojman said.
- [Texas groups react to leaked Supreme Court opinion on abortion | Fox 29](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-groups-react-to-leaked-supreme-court-opinion-on-abortion-fox-29/) - Other groups, like Texas Alliance for Life, are cautiously optimistic about the contents of the draft. "It is our hope that when the final decision is released...it reflects the same opinion that we're seeing now," said Amy O'Donnell, communications director for the organization. "But we do recognize that drafts circulate and opinions change." Texas abortion laws are already among the strictest in the country. Texas Alliance for Life has lobbied for tougher regulations, including the House Bill 1280, a so-called "trigger law" which hinges on the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. "30 days after the judgment is rendered, then abortion is completely outlawed in Texas, and life is protected from conception to birth," O'Donnell said. Texas also passed the Heartbeat Law, which went into effect last year. It outlaws abortions after a heartbeat is detected, which is usually about six weeks.
- [Texas GOP says if Roe falls, they’ll focus on adoptions and preventing women from seeking abortions elsewhere | Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-gop-says-if-roe-falls-theyll-focus-on-adoptions-and-preventing-women-from-seeking-abortions-elsewhere-texas-tribune/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of the anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life, said he would also support an increase in funding for the Alternative to Abortions program, which the Legislature funded with $100 million this two-year budget cycle. The program pays a far-flung network of nonprofits — many of them ardently anti-abortion — for counseling, classes on prenatal nutrition and newborn care, and the provision of baby items. But Pojman says lawmakers need to better promote the program so more pregnant people have access to it. “For a lot of women who find themselves pregnant, they don’t even know that those exist,” he said.
- [Pregnant with cancer in a post-Roe world: ‘This is a baby we want. … But I don’t want to die’ | Houston Chronicle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pregnant-with-cancer-in-a-post-roe-world-this-is-a-baby-we-want-but-i-dont-want-to-die/) - The Texas law, Senate Bill 8, allows doctors to perform abortions beyond the six-week mark only if there is “danger of death or a serious risk of substantial impairment of a major bodily function.” Amy O’Donnell, spokeswoman for the Texas Alliance for Life, said her group is confident that the law is unequivocal, as is HB 1280, the trigger law that would ban all abortions in Texas within 30 days of a ruling overriding Roe v. Wade. “If it’s a true health emergency that warrants a medical emergency exception, I believe any physician would be able to clearly ascertain what would fall under that exception,” O’Donnell said, adding that there is also an exemption for ectopic pregnancies, in which the fetus develops outside the uterus, where it cannot survive.
- [Texas Democrats hope threat to Roe v. Wade will energize their voters ahead of the midterm election | Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-democrats-hope-threat-to-roe-v-wade-will-energize-their-voters-ahead-of-the-midterm-election-texas-tribune/) - Anti-abortion activists argue that Democrats are the ones out of touch on abortion. They acknowledge the polling on Roe v. Wade does not appear favorable to the GOP but said that’s because most people do not fully understand the landmark case’s impact and what its overturning could mean. “The poll numbers have been similar to that year after year after year, and in Texas and other states, the pro-life movement keeps advancing,” both in policy and politics, said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. He joked that every GOP candidate who his group interviewed for the March primary was “more pro-life than Mother Teresa.”
- [Texas abortion advocacy groups plan future steps if Supreme Court opinion is finalized | Fort Worth Star Telegram](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-abortion-advocacy-groups-plan-future-steps-if-supreme-court-opinion-is-finalized-fort-worth-star-telegram/) - Amy O’Donnell, a spokesperson from Texas Alliance for Life, an abortion-opposing nonprofit — which has advocated toward “protecting life from conception to natural death using peaceful legal means,” since 1988 — echoed Chief Justice John Roberts’ sentiments calling the leaked document “an egregious breach of trust,” within the court, but also added that the organization is hopeful the decision will remain the same in upcoming weeks. “If this does go into law, we as an organization have been working towards this point for a long time. The anticipation that Roe v. Wade could be overturned, has been something that we have acknowledged and been aware of as a possibility,” said O’Donnell, the organization’s director of communications. “We have to trust as Chief Roberts asserted today that the work of the court will not be affected in any way by the leak. We trust our justices to continue to do business as usual and not be swayed by public opinion. At the same time, we recognize that the leaked draft is not the final and there are draft changes that occur as the drafts are circulated and votes can shift.” O’Donnell said the organization is moving forward with “cautious optimism,” as they await a final decision and that their mission will carry on as normal. “Our goal now, as always, is to educate women on the compassionate alternatives to abortion that are available in our state. Texas has allotted $100 million, which is an increase from the $80 million previously … to fund some of these compassionate alternatives to abortion,” O’Donnell said. “And those monies go towards organizations such as pregnancy resource centers, maternity homes, adoption agencies who in various ways support women as they walk through unplanned pregnancies and consider their life options moving forward.”
- [Texans who identify as male get involved in abortion debate | Spectrum News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texans-who-identify-as-male-get-involved-in-abortion-debate-spectrum-news/) - Dr. Joe Pojman is on the other side of the debate. Dr. Pojman is anti-abortion, but, like Cotter, believes men should speak their opinions. “Everyone has seen these images of the unborn baby,” Dr. Pojman said. “I have been involved with this issue for more than three decades.” Thirty-four years ago, he founded the Texas Alliance for Life with one primary goal. “To protect unborn babies against the tragedy of abortion all the way to conception,” he said.
- [Roe v Wade Leak Is Super Charging Fundraising On Both Sides Of The Aisle | KTRH Local Houston and Texas News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/roe-v-wade-leak-is-super-charging-fundraising-on-both-sides-of-the-aisle-ktrh-local-houston-and-texas-news/) - The fallout from the criminal Roe v. Wade Supreme Court leak continues. The latest fallout? Big money is rolling in for both sides in political fundraising. "The other side is going to use this to try and mobilize their people, and their goal is to remove good, pro-life elected officials at the polls" said Dr. Joe Pojman, executive director with Texas Alliance For Life, "We can't let that happen." While money is coming in for both factions, the left has a big advantage. They have a lot more money, and all of the messaging, via their partners with the mainstream media. "The pro-life movement does not have abortion facilities to raise money for us" Dr. Pojman told KTRH, "We don't get government funding to do that, we rely on individual donors. We don't have huge donors giving money like Planned Parenthood does." But every little bit will help, especially with so much at stake in the upcoming November midterms. "This is absolutely huge, and if pro-life voters get out to vote, then I think unborn babies and their mothers, it'll be looking very good for them for the years to come" Dr. Pojman noted, "If we lose ground? It could be awful, so this is a really critical election, perhaps more critical than any we've seen in decades."
- [Oklahoma Lawmakers Pass Texas-Style 6-Week Abortion Law | National Catholic Register](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/oklahoma-lawmakers-pass-texas-style-6-week-abortion-law-national-catholic-register/) - However, data analysis from the New York Times has suggested that many women who would otherwise have sought a surgical abortion in Texas traveled to other states — including neighboring Oklahoma — or made use of mail-order abortion pills. Texas Alliance for Life notes that the abortion industry still “thrives” in Texas, with all of the state’s nearly two dozen abortion facilities remaining in operation and abortions performed at the rate of 27,000 per year.
- [Local organizations react to potential end to abortions in Texas | KVUE News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/local-organizations-react-to-potential-end-to-abortions-in-texas-kvue-news/) - AUSTIN, Texas — The leaked Supreme Court draft opinion showing a reversal of the right to abortion has people polarized. The Texas Alliance for Life is an anti-abortion organization in Austin. Though the potential Supreme Court decision is in its favor, it's not celebrating yet. “I had to remind myself specifically that this is a draft, it’s an opinion; it’s not the final,” said Amy O’Donnell with the Texas Alliance for Life. Meanwhile, they continue their advocacy. “One of our top priorities right now, especially in light of what we’re seeing in the Supreme Court, is to educate women on the compassionate alternatives to abortion,” said O'Donnell.
- [Leaked SCOTUS decision makes this years midterms all the more important in Texas | KABB Fox 29](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/leaked-scotus-decision-makes-this-years-midterms-all-the-more-important-in-texas-kabb-fox-29/) - "It makes us very hopeful," executive director of Texas Alliance for Life Dr. Joe Pojman said. But there is one thing the pro-life and pro-choice sides agree on: their bases are going to get out and vote this year. "I think you're gonna see a lot of people turn out this upcoming election that are angry about the position that the Supreme Court has taken, that is really against the safety and health of millions of women," Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez, president of local liberal voter group Nextgen America, said. "We encourage Pro-life voters to get out to the polls in the midterm elections, early voting in October and Election Day in November," Pojman added.
- [Health care or not? Uncertainty looms locally over abortion care after leaked draft opinion | Kens 5](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/health-care-or-not-uncertainty-looms-locally-over-abortion-care-after-leaked-draft-opinion-kens-5/) - "Abortion is not health care. The body within a woman's body is not that woman's body. It's basic biology," said Amy O'Donnell of Texas Alliance for Life. The non profit organization based in Austin was a supporter of the trigger law, which is known as the Human Life Protection Act. In the last budget cycle, the Texas State Legislature approved $100 million for the Alternatives to Abortion Program for the next two, a $20 million increase. "That goes towards pregnancy health centers, maternity homes, adoption agencies that support women walking through unplanned pregnancies. It's our goal to educate every woman across the state that they can choose life. They don't have to walk through an unplanned pregnancy alone," said O'Donnell. O'Donnell said their is a 'vast number' of pregnancy centers across the state but predicts more will be created if Roe is overturned.
- [Federal court orders cases brought against Texas pro-life law dismissed | Catholic News Agency](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/federal-court-orders-cases-brought-against-texas-pro-life-law-dismissed-catholic-news-agency/) - Texas Alliance for Life characterized the ruling as a victory, but noted that thousands of abortions are still performed each year in Texas because of the legal framework of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court case that legalized abortion nationwide in 1973. “We look forward to a ruling by the Supreme Court in June that could potentially overturn Roe v. Wade. If that happens, another law, the Human Life Protection Act, will go into effect, completely protecting unborn babies from abortion beginning at conception,” said executive director Joe Pojman. The Texas Heartbeat Act, in effect since September 2021, bans abortions after the detection of a fetal heartbeat except in medical emergencies. Instead of providing for enforcement by the state — which would likely be declared unconstitutional in court — the law relies on private lawsuits filed by citizens to enforce the ban. This framework allows for awards of at least $10,000 for plaintiffs who successfully sue those who perform or aid and abet abortions after a fetal heartbeat can be detected.
- [Black, Latino, low-income Texans to be hardest hit if Roe v. Wade overturned, experts say | Austin American Statesman](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/black-latino-low-income-texans-to-be-hardest-hit-if-roe-v-wade-overturned-experts-say-austin-american-statesman/) - During the Texas Rally for Life in January, where thousands of abortion opponents gathered at the Capitol, Abbott told the crowd that he is prioritizing help for pregnant people in need. He said Texas is providing $100 million for programs that can be alternatives to abortion to support expecting mothers in need. In a statement Wednesday, a spokesperson for the Texas Alliance for Life said the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion gives the anti-abortion organization "reason to be hopeful." "We will continue to work to promote compassionate alternatives to abortion available to (women) through the state's highly successful Alternatives to Abortion program, the Texas Healthy Women Program, and more," the statement says.
- [Bexar County DA weighs in on abortion rights as protests erupt over Roe vs. Wade | KENS 5](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/bexar-county-da-weighs-in-on-abortion-rights-as-protests-erupt-over-roe-vs-wade-kens-5/) - On the other side are organizations like Texas Alliance for Life and Students for Life at UTSA. "We recognize that this is not a final," Amy O'Donnell said. "We are cautiously optimistic that when the final decision is released that it will reflect what we have seen in the leak."
- [If Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, Texas will completely ban abortion \ KXAN News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/if-supreme-court-overturns-roe-v-wade-texas-will-completely-ban-abortion-kxan-news/) - Abortion opponents in Texas are cautiously optimistic about the release of this draft ruling. Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, said it’s “encouraging,” but he’s still holding his breath. “We’ve been burnt before,” said Pojman, “I’m waiting to see the final opinion.” In 1992, then-Justice Anthony Kennedy, a conservative, had indicated that he was going to vote with the majority of the court to overturn Roe in Planned Parenthood v. Casey. Then he changed his mind, and the court voted to uphold the ruling. “Assuming the draft is legitimate, I’m reminding myself that this is far from the court’s final opinion,” Pojman said. “So it’s encouraging, but it is not definitive in my mind at all.”
- [How’s it going for Texas’ Alternatives to Abortion program? | KXAN News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/hows-it-going-for-texas-alternatives-to-abortion-program-kxan-news/) - In the last budget cycle, the Texas State legislature approved $100 million for the Alternatives to Abortion program for the next two years, a $20 million increase. “We look at that as a win for Texas,” said Amy O’Donnell with the Texas Alliance for Life. O’Donnell said the Alternatives to Abortion covers counseling for mothers, parenting classes, job training, and even clothing and formula. It also connects those who are expecting with resources like WIC and Medicaid. “That helps to eliminate the burden of cost around the birth, itself,” O’Donnell said.
- [Federal appeals court puts a stop to legal challenge on Texas abortion law SB 8 | CBS Austin](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/federal-appeals-court-puts-a-stop-to-legal-challenge-on-texas-abortion-law-sb-8-cbs-austin/) - We reached out to those for and against abortion. "It's a big victory for the pro-life side. It's a big victory for the Texas Heartbeat Act. It means that this law is essentially going to be in effect indefinitely unless some other challenges comes," Joe Pojman, Executive Director of Texas Alliance for Life. We did not hear back from pro-choice organizations by the deadline.
- [Circuit Court dismisses challenge to Texas Heartbeat Act | The Baptist Standard](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/circuit-court-dismisses-challenge-to-texas-heartbeat-act-the-baptist-standard/) - Gov. Greg Abbott, who signed into law the fetal heartbeat bill, tweeted about the ruling, “Another legal loss for those challenging SB8—the pro-life law that is saving babies every day.” Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, called the court’s ruling “a substantial pro-life victory for Texas in federal courts.”
- [New Braunfels Texas House Debate Centers on School Choice, Property Taxes, Democratic Committee Chairs | The Texan](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/new-braunfels-texas-house-debate-centers-on-school-choice-property-taxes-democratic-committee-chairs-the-texan/) - For anti-abortion activists, this time constraint is a big step in the right direction. “Our goal is to create a society where no woman would even consider having an abortion because she believes there is no alternative. We have vast alternatives,” said Joe Pojman, Founder of Texas Alliance for Life. Instead of seeking an abortion, Pojman wants pregnant women to visit the nearly 200 crisis pregnancy centers in Texas, where he says they can find support.
- [New Mexico abortion providers prepare for influx of clients if Roe v. Wade is overturned | CNHI](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/new-mexico-abortion-providers-prepare-for-influx-of-clients-if-roe-v-wade-is-overturned-cnhi/) - During the 2021 legislative session, the state increased the program's budget 25%, allotting $100 million over two years. According to state estimates, this would provide assistance for more than 150,000 pregnant people each year, far more than the 55,000 that received an abortion in 2020. In his 2021 interim charges, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick named expanded funding and resources for this program as one of his top priorities. “I think that kind of puts things in perspective from the point of view of Texas legislature’s goals to protect unborn babies from abortion and provide tremendous resources for women with unplanned pregnancies,” Executive Director for Texas Alliance for Life Joe Pojam said.
- [Tensions Rise Over Future of Abortion Rights in US | VOA News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/tensions-rise-over-future-of-abortion-rights-in-us-voa-news/) - For anti-abortion activists, this time constraint is a big step in the right direction. "Our goal is to make a society such that no woman would even consider having an abortion because she feels there are no alternatives. We do have vast alternatives," said Joe Pojman, founder of Texas Alliance for Life. Instead of seeking an abortion, Pojman wants pregnant women to visit Texas' nearly 200 crisis pregnancy centers, where he says they can find support. Brittany Green-Benningfield, who heads the Pflugerville Pregnancy Resource Center, said such groups offer a variety of resources for pregnant women. "So this is our baby boutique for our moms," she said while offering a tour of the center. "This is where, when they come and take lessons with us, they get an opportunity to shop. Through classes, they earn points, and then they are able to take what they need. We have a licensed sonographer, and she provides ultrasounds for any of our clients that come in. We are giving our moms a first glimpse to see their baby." The centers also help women make doctor's appointments and offer things like canned goods until the child is 2-and-a-half to 3 years old. Pojman said it's all a big step in the right direction, but that much more work is needed. "While the number of abortions has substantially decreased and women are seeking more agencies that provide alternatives to abortions, there are still tens of thousands of abortions in Texas going on," he said.
- [Texas Senate Dist. 27 candidates: Republicans | KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-senate-dist-27-candidates-republicans-kris-6-news-corpus-christi/) - In addition to being a successful business owner, I am a strong conservative and Christian who shares the pro-life, pro-2nd Amendment values of South Texas. I am proud to have the endorsement of Texas Alliance for Life and the NRA’s highest ‘AQ’ rating. I will be a strong advocate for those values in the Texas Senate.
- [Six months in, “no end in sight” for Texas’ new abortion law | Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/six-months-in-no-end-in-sight-for-texas-new-abortion-law-texas-tribune/) - Abortion opponents have cheered the decreased access to the procedure in Texas, while lamenting the fact that pregnant patients continue to find ways to terminate their pregnancies. “We recognize that women in Texas can elect to go out of state for abortions, but it's our hope that they will choose life and access the amazing programs that we have in our state to provide support and care for them and their child,” said Amy O’Donnell, chief communications officer for Texas Alliance for Life. The state has invested heavily in the Alternatives to Abortion program, which funnels money to crisis pregnancy centers across the state.
- [Demand for abortion-inducing medication spiked after Texas’ near-total ban on the procedure | Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/demand-for-abortion-inducing-medication-spiked-after-texas-near-total-ban-on-the-procedure-texas-tribune/) - A spokesperson for the anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life said the organization is looking into ways to pursue legal action against international or out-of-state groups like Aid Access. “It is concerning to us to see people try to find ways to work around the law,” the spokesperson, Amy O’Donnell, said. “We believe it’s significantly important for girls and women to see a physician in person before obtaining chemical abortion drugs.” But as abortion access has narrowed in Texas, many providers say they are hearing from patients who feel that accessing this medication outside of the health care system is worth a potential risk.
- ['They are a gift to us': Abortion opponents gather at Capitol for Texas Rally for Life | Austin American Statesman](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/they-are-a-gift-to-us-abortion-opponents-gather-at-capitol-for-texas-rally-for-life-austin-american-statesman/) - "There's no freedom more precious than life itself. I promised to protect the life of a child with a heartbeat, and we did," Abbott told the crowd Saturday. "I am proud to join you in this fight to protect the sanctity of life in Texas." Demonstrators kicked off the rally at the intersection of East 13th and Brazos Streets and marched to the Capitol chanting, "We are pro-life!" Speakers included the Rev. Joe Vasquez, Roman Catholic bishop of Austin; state Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, R-Southlake, and Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life.
- [Rockdale panel discusses pro-life issues on Sanctity of Life Sunday | Southern Baptist Texan](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/rockdale-panel-discusses-pro-life-issues-on-sanctity-of-life-sunday/) - Pojman is cautiously optimistic about an overturn of Roe, speculating that the Court has already decided what to do with Roe but likely won’t announce anything until the end of this session in late June. Depending on the outcome, so-called “trigger bills” can go into effect. “Texas has passed a bill, the Human Life Protection Act, that protects babies from the point of conception, but it won’t go into effect until Roe is overturned,” he said. “It will be up to church-based ministries to take care of women who no longer have the option of going to Dallas and Austin for an abortion.” He then noted a couple of advantages Texas has as a pro-life state, referring to $100 million the state has allocated to help mothers for the first three years after the birth of their children. “This governor [Greg Abbott] is committed to life, to adoption. His daughter is adopted out of a church-based adoption center,” Pojman said. He also responded to a question regarding a response if Roe is not overturned. “My hopes have been dashed many times,” he said. “But we continue to make progress. We’ll keep working. We’re not going anywhere. But I think we’ll get something from SCOTUS that is a step in the right direction.”
- [Texas House District 73: The candidates speak | New Braunfels Herald Zeitung](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-house-district-73-the-candidates-speak-new-braunfels-herald-zeitung/) - What qualities and experiences set you apart from your opponents? The most important qualification is that I am a strong conservative who stands up for our pro-family values. I am proud to have the support of local and statewide law enforcement and to be endorsed by Texas Alliance for Life. I also have the NRA’s top ‘AQ’ candidate rating because I believe in upholding every word of the 2nd Amendment.
- [Rally for Life advocates motivated on 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade | KXAN News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/rally-for-life-advocates-motivated-on-49th-anniversary-of-roe-v-wade-kxan-news/) - On the 49th anniversary of Roe V. Wade, abortion opponents are feeling a bit more motivated. “It could potentially scale back Roe v. Wade or overturn it completely,” said Amy O’Donnell, of the Texas Alliance for Life. “If that happens, then we will see life protected in Texas beginning at conception.” O'Donnell is talking about the Mississippi Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case making its way through the Supreme Court. The case would prohibit all abortions, with few exceptions, after 15-weeks. For months now, however, the Texas Heartbeat Act has banned abortions when cardiac activity is detected.
- [Public Funding Is Pouring Into Texas’ Anti-Abortion Pregnancy Centers While Abortion Access Hangs in the Balance | Mother Jones](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/public-funding-is-pouring-into-texas-anti-abortion-pregnancy-centers-while-abortion-access-hangs-in-the-balance-mother-jones/) - This may be precisely what abortion opponents in Texas have been working toward. “With SCOTUS set to substantially modify or even overturn Roe this year, combined with [SB 8], abortion may not be on the table for women in Texas,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, which champions expanding A2A. “The 54,000 women who received abortions in 2020 will not have that option available and they are going to seek alternatives. And thankfully, the A2A network keeps growing, so now there are more options for them. We are very happy about that—that is our goal.”
- [Biggest abortion protest in US could be last one under Roe | Fox 8 News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/biggest-abortion-protest-in-us-could-be-last-one-under-roe-fox-8-news/) - AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The largest anti-abortion rally in the U.S. returns Friday with thousands of expected protesters in Washington who feel within reach of their goal for the last 49 years: a sweeping rollback of abortion rights. “My hopes have been dashed many times, but I have never felt like this,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. The March for Life, for decades an annual protest against abortion, arrives this year as the Supreme Court has indicated it will allow states to impose tighter restrictions on abortion with a ruling in the coming months — and possibly overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that affirmed the constitutional right to an abortion.
- [Abortions in Texas dropped almost 60% in the first month after new SB 8 restrictions were imposed | Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortions-in-texas-dropped-almost-60-in-the-first-month-after-new-sb-8-restrictions-were-imposed-dallas-morning-news/) - Another organization which opposes abortions in the state, Texas Alliance for Life, said in a recent tweet that the decline in abortions in the state “has us celebrating.”
- [A Plan Forms in Mexico: Help Americans Get Abortions | New York Times](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/a-plan-forms-in-mexico-help-americans-get-abortions-new-york-times/) - Legal experts say such laws may be challenged after the F.D.A. decision, but for now, these state measures could discourage American doctors from sending pills to parts of the country with restrictive regulations. “For the first time, Texas does have a way to protect women, through our criminal law, from people bringing dangerous abortion pills,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, an organization that helped craft the measure. “We’ll have to wait to see how well it is enforced in the coming months.” Anti-abortion groups acknowledge that criminally punishing activists who distribute the pills, especially if they are from Mexico, may prove difficult. They would have to be caught and arrested in Texas, or extradited, experts say.
- [Texas’ long fight over abortion rights continues with Supreme Court ruling | Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-long-fight-over-abortion-rights-continues-with-supreme-court-ruling-texas-tribune/) - “We’ve had a lot of progress just since 2000,” said Joe Pojman, the executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. “Texas has been playing its usual outsized role on this issue. We’ve been on the vanguard of advancing pro-life laws that have challenged the precedents in federal courts.”
- [Supreme Court says providers can keep challenging Texas abortion law, but SB 8 stands | Fort Worth Star Telegram](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/supreme-court-says-providers-can-keep-challenging-texas-abortion-law-but-sb-8-stands-fort-worth-star-telegram/) - “SB 8 represents an attempt by the Legislature to protect unborn babies from abortion even before Roe is overturned,” said Joe Pojman, Texas Alliance for Life’s executive director. “For now, that law remains in effect. Regardless of whether the courts allow that law to continue, we hope the Supreme Court will reverse the terrible Roe v. Wade precedent so states can completely protect unborn babies from the tragedy of abortion.”
- [Texas conservatives praise SCOTUS decision on Senate Bill 8 as abortion rights groups condemn ruling | Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-conservatives-praise-scotus-decision-on-senate-bill-8-as-abortion-rights-groups-condemn-ruling-dallas-morning-news/) - In a statement by Texas Alliance for Life, the organization notes that “neither the United States Supreme Court nor the state district court considered the constitutionality of a pre-viability abortion ban, only the procedural questions related to the citizen enforcement of SB 8.” “Regardless of whether the courts allow that law to continue, we hope the Supreme Court will reverse the terrible Roe v. Wade precedent so states can completely protect unborn babies from the tragedy of abortion. That could happen by next June when the Court rules on the Dobbs case, whose oral arguments they heard last week,” executive director Joe Pojman said.
- [Abortion access supporters, opponents weigh in on SCOTUS ruling | CBS Austin](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-access-supporters-opponents-weigh-in-on-scotus-ruling-cbs-austin/) - Meanwhile, opponents of abortion access are hoping to achieve the opposite. “We're putting a lot of hope in an entirely separate law and a separate court case,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. Pojman is talking about is Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization—another case before the U.S. Supreme Court challenging a Mississippi law banning abortion at 15 weeks. “If they rule to completely overturn Roe v. Wade, or partly overturn it, Texas has another law that the legislature passed and the governor signed last spring,” said Pojman. Texas’s Human Life Protection Act would be triggered into effect in the event Roe v. Wade is overturned. The act would close the six-week window currently part of the state’s SB 8 and essentially outlaw any abortion procedure.
- [“Every constitutional right is now at risk": Legal experts warn Supreme Court action on Texas abortion law could lead to copycats | Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/every-constitutional-right-is-now-at-risk-legal-experts-warn-supreme-court-action-on-texas-abortion-law-could-lead-to-copycats-texas-tribune/) - Still, even some groups aligned with the anti-abortion movement say they have concerns about the enforcement mechanism in the state’s law. Joe Pojman, executive director for Texas Alliance for Life, said the group — which is “very pleased with the effect of the law” — does have concerns that its enforcement mechanism could be used in future state laws that could involve the First Amendment. “Because some state might try to pass a law that … might create a right for private citizens to sue anyone who talks to a woman entering an abortion facility,” he said. “That's a frightening prospect to us. I don't know of any state that's considering it. But it seems like that would be possible if this type of citizen enforcement is allowed to continue.”
- [Arguments in Mississippi abortion case draw hundreds to Supreme Court, reactions from Texas leaders | Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/arguments-in-mississippi-abortion-case-draw-hundreds-to-supreme-court-reactions-from-texas-leaders-dallas-morning-news/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, was outside the court Wednesday morning and said he was excited to see both younger and more female anti-abortion demonstrators. “From our side, I was quite impressed and heartened to see a fewer percentage of the people who were people like me, who’ve been involved for decades, older people,” Pojman said. “There’s just a lot of younger people in their 30s and 20s and a lot of college students, and probably more women than men. I was very heartened by all of that.” Pojman said that from listening to the oral arguments, it seems clear to him that this Mississippi case is not just about a 15-week ban — it’s about whether Roe should stand at all. Pojman said it’s hard to know what the justices are thinking, but that he can imagine a post-Roe future in Texas. “I can definitely imagine a world in June of 2022, in which five and maybe six [justices] vote to overturn Roe vs. Wade, but I am not certain of that,” Pojman said. “But if that does happen, we have the trigger ban, The Human Life Protection Act, that will be ready to go into effect, and we also have tremendous resources for women with unplanned pregnancies that are available.”
- [Texas Abortion Law Complicates Care for Risky Pregnancies | The New York Times](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-abortion-law-complicates-care-for-risky-pregnancies-the-new-york-times/) - Supporters of the law say their goal is to save the life of every embryo, regardless of the circumstances of conception. “We never advocate taking a life of an unborn child unless it is necessary to protect the life of a woman,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life. Even in cases of rape or incest, “we don’t advocate for taking the life of an unborn child for the crime of the father,” he said. The law’s supporters say that it provides sufficient leeway for physicians to act if a mother’s life or bodily functions are compromised, and they insist those cases are rare.
- [With no Supreme Court ruling Monday, Texas SB 8 abortion restrictions remain in effect | Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/with-no-supreme-court-ruling-monday-texas-sb-8-abortion-restrictions-remain-in-effect-dallas-morning-news/) - On Dec. 1, the court is set to hear oral arguments on a Mississippi ban on almost all abortions after the 15th week of pregnancy. Arguments in the Mississippi case will likely focus more on fetal viability, as the law poses more of a direct challenge to preestablished standards and is enforced by state officials. Rulings from the court in both cases — on Texas’ SB 8 and the Mississippi law — are highly anticipated, now that the court has a six-justice conservative supermajority and the numbers to overturn Roe vs. Wade, the 1973 landmark stemming from a Dallas woman’s challenge to a Texas abortion ban. In June, Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill, House Bill 1280, into law that would prohibit abortions in Texas if Roe vs. Wade is overturned. Pojman said Texas Alliance for Life and other groups helped craft the law with the Mississippi case in mind. “That is a law that completely protects unborn babies from abortion, up to the moment of conception, fertilization,” Pojman said. “And it goes into effect when, to the extent, the Supreme Court overturns the terrible Roe vs. Wade precedent.” Duble said from a political advocacy perspective, Avow is already prepping for the 2022 midterm and statewide elections. “What we’re doing is gearing up for 2022, where we fully intend to hold the lawmakers who have allowed this trend of anti-abortion restrictions and SB 8 to go into effect,” Duble said. “We plan to hold them accountable.”
- [Pregnancy centers seek to help Texas women ‘in a rush’ to make decisions about abortion under SB 8 | Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pregnancy-centers-seek-to-help-texas-women-in-a-rush-to-make-decisions-about-abortion-under-sb-8-dallas-morning-news/) - Pregnancy resource centers are considered alternative programs to abortion in Texas. Many receive funds from the state. In a interview with The Dallas Morning News last week, Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, noted that the Legislature this year increased the state budget for alternative to abortion programs by 25%, to $100 million. “The goal of that program is to serve 150,000 women every year,” he said. “And the services that they provide to women with unplanned pregnancies continue for three years after the birth of the child.” Those services include counseling, moral support, maternity clothes, baby clothes and diapers. But Pojman said they also include helping women fight substance abuse, getting out of abusive or sex trafficking situations, and job training. The Legislature also passed the so-called Human Life Protection Act, a complete ban on abortion, beginning at conception, that would go into effect if the Supreme Court modifies or overturns previous rulings allowing abortion. Gov. Greg Abbott signed that so-called “trigger bill” in June, allowing Texas to join 11 other states with similar laws.
- [Texas: After law protecting unborn babies, abortions drop 50%, new study shows | The BL](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-after-law-protecting-unborn-babies-abortions-drop-50-new-study-shows-the-bl/) - Likewise, Texas Alliance for Life founder Joe Pojman reported the results obtained by his organization. “Meanwhile, nearly two hundred providers under the state’s highly successful Alternatives to Abortion program offer a wide range of services to women with unplanned pregnancies for three years after the baby’s birth,” Pojman said. He added, “The Legislature appropriated $100 million for the next two years for those services for 150,000 women per year.”
- [Supreme Court justices question Texas heartbeat abortion law's use of legal 'loophole'](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/supreme-court-justices-question-texas-heartbeat-abortion-laws-use-of-legal-loophole/) - Texas Alliance for Life Executive Director Joe Pojman said in a statement that he is “grateful for every day the Texas Heartbeat Act remains in effect.” “Regardless of what the courts decide in these cases, the Texas Heartbeat law has saved hundreds or even thousands of unborn babies from the tragedy of abortion,” stated Pojman. “At the same time, hundreds of pro-life pregnancy centers, maternity homes, and adoption agencies continue to help more than 100,000 women in Texas with unplanned pregnancies every year.”
- [Court’s interest in Texas could signal end of Roe | Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/courts-interest-in-texas-could-signal-end-of-roe-dallas-morning-news/) - Even the most ardent anti-abortion activists were dubious as the bill worked through the Legislature. “We had concerns that SB 8 would not survive a federal court challenge even back during the spring,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, who said he privately urged key Texas lawmakers to think twice. Roe is a “terrible precedent” that “ties the hands of the Legislature from protecting unborn babies before the point of viability,” Pojman said, but it is, unequivocally, the law of the land unless the Supreme Court says otherwise. _________ Will Roe fall? Until the Trump era, there was no question the court would reject a 15-week ban like Mississippi’s. But with a 6-3 conservative majority now a year old, the judicial landscape has never been more favorable for those attacking Roe. It takes four of nine justices to grant a hearing. It’s unclear if there’s a fifth willing to overturn Roe. “I’ve been involved in the pro-life movement for 34 years and my hopes have been dashed several times,” said Pojman. “But this time I truly am hopeful that Roe could be substantially modified or overturned.” Abortion rights advocates are pinning their hopes on Chief Justice John Roberts. Appointed by Republican George W. Bush, Roberts has disappointed conservatives by regularly choosing precedent over ideology when those come into conflict. On Sept. 1, when the five other conservatives allowed SB 8 to take effect, Roberts dissented. The law is so “unprecedented” that it would be wiser to freeze enforcement “so that the courts may consider whether a state can avoid responsibility for its laws in such a manner,” he wrote. Two of the three joined the chief justice’s dissent. Justice Sonia Sotomayor, writing separately, chastised Texas lawmakers for showing such disregard for precedent and judicial review. “To circumvent it, the Legislature took the extraordinary step of enlisting private citizens to do what the State could not,” she wrote. “… In effect, the Texas Legislature has deputized the State’s citizens as bounty hunters, offering them cash prizes for civilly prosecuting their neighbors’ medical procedures.” Texas’ argument is that there’s no one for anyone to sue to block the law, and the federal government can’t claim standing just because it believes private parties would suffer. The Justice Department’s response: “Having chosen an unprecedented scheme in a deliberate effort to thwart ordinary judicial review, Texas should not be heard to complain when the federal courts exercise remedial authorities that are usually unnecessary.” A ruling in the Texas case could come quickly, maybe even within hours. The high court could overturn SB 8 outright, or kick it back to lower courts with guidance on how to sort it out. As for Dobbs, like most big cases the ruling will probably come in late June at the end of the court’s term. When the dust settles, Texas and other red states could be free to ban virtually all abortions, because if a majority of justices are inclined to overturn Roe, they might very well go all the way, advocates and legal experts say. “Any point before birth, other than fertilization, is arbitrary,” Pojman said. Texas is one of a dozen states, mostly in the South, with laws on the books to ban abortion entirely if and when Roe falls: House Bill 1280, which makes no exception for rape or incest. Doctors would face life in prison or $100,000 fines for violating the ban. Abbott signed it in June, though public support for such a complete ban is low. Only 13% of Texans polled early this year by the Texas Politics Project at the University of Texas said they want abortion outlawed. Only 21% of Republicans said abortion should never be permitted. But, said James Henson, director of the UT project, “A draconian abortion law has a lot of value in a Republican primary, however much ambivalence there may be in a general election.”
- [Backers of a Texas law that restricts abortion after rape say just arrest more rapists. Will that work? | NBC News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/backers-of-a-texas-law-that-restricts-abortion-after-rape-say-just-arrest-more-rapists-will-that-work-dnyuz/) - Joe Pojman, the founder of the Texas Alliance for Life, which supports outlawing abortion in all cases, including rape, said he agrees with Abbott’s goal to crack down on sexual assault. “I commend the governor to do everything possible to assure that a rapist is convicted — justice must be served on the rapist, and it must be very public so it’s a deterrent,” he said.
- [Two steps forward, three steps back: Some fear for the future of the right to choose | The Badger Herald](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/two-steps-forward-three-steps-back-some-fear-for-the-future-of-the-right-to-choose-the-badger-herald/) - Executive Director of the Texas Alliance of Life — a pro-life group in Texas — Joe Pojman said in a press release that every day since the law has been in effect has been a tremendous victory for unborn children who would otherwise have lost their lives to abortion.
- [Texas asks Supreme Court to keep abortion ban in place | Courthouse News Service](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-asks-supreme-court-to-keep-abortion-ban-in-place-courthouse-news-service/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, said the success of SB 8 proves “the days are long gone when the abortion provider challenging a law that protects our unborn babies before viability can click his fingers and expect the court to immediately enjoin the law. Those days are gone.” While SB 8 has been able to ban most abortions in the state, anti-abortion advocates are still looking to a Mississippi case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, that the Supreme Court is set to hear in December. “I don't think that this law will be the major case that will overturn or will give the court an opportunity to change the precedent of Roe and Casey,” Pojman said. “I believe it will be that Dobbs case … And that makes us really excited because Texas has passed another law … and it would give complete protection to the unborn child before viability when and to the extent that Supreme Court overturns Roe and Casey." He added, "That means if the Supreme Court completely overturns what we consider to be the terrible and unjust Casey precedent, then our law would go into effect and completely protect unborn babies to the point of conception fertilization.”
- [New abortion law in Texas :That's just the beginning | Taz](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/new-abortion-law-in-texas-thats-just-the-beginning-taz/) - The men and women who gathered on the sixth floor of the Hilton Hotel in Austin see it differently. “2021 is an incredibly good year,” says evangelical pastor Robin Steele, who opens the charity evening of the “Texas Alliance for Life” with a prayer. "A-men," it comes back. At the round tables are business people, priests, nuns and loads of Texan Republicans. The vast majority of participants are white. Some women cradle babies in their arms. All speakers introduce themselves with the number of their children. One has eight. “We have been saving 150 babies every day since September 1,” says Vice Governor Dan Patrick of Texas. “Bravo,” shouted several hundred diners. The lieutenant governor encourages them: “Any of you can report a doctor.” After him, the long-time head of the anti-abortion association comes to the microphone. Joe Pojman makes it clear that SB8 was just the beginning: “We also enforced Law Number 1280. It will come into force as soon as the Supreme Court overturns the terrible 1973 decision. ”The law forbids any abortion“ after conception ”. For Joe Pojman it is no longer a question of whether the Supreme Court will rule in his favor, but when. He receives standing applause. The 62-year-old aerospace engineer worked for NASA in Houston for a while. But Joe Pojman's life's work is the fight against the right to abortion, which the Supreme Court guaranteed in a landmark decision in 1973. He is convinced that life begins “with conception” and ends with “natural death”. And that is what he wants to make the law of the land. In 1988 he registered his organization with the Texas tax authorities. Since then he has worked on the politicians and the media in Texas. And organized annual demonstrations and "for life" prayers outside the Austin Capitol. After 33 years he thinks he is about to win. “We can expect a decision from the Supreme Court next June or July,” he promised on the benefit evening. The men and women in the hall call themselves “lifeguards”, like the violent criminals who attacked gynecologists with explosives and firearms in the 80s and 90s. But they have a different style. You go uncovered. Are legalistic. And know that they have strong majorities in the institutions. Not only in Texas, where the Republicans control both chambers and the governorship with super majorities, but above all in the Supreme Court, where ex-President Donald Trump has sent three new judges who reject the landmark verdict of 1973. Planned Parenthood's work is being hindered Joe Pojman and Republican politicians from Texas celebrate their legislative successes on the benefit evening. This includes the fact that all public funds have been withdrawn from Planned Parenthood in Texas. The funds have been diverted to "Alternatives to Abortion" programs that seek to persuade women to carry out unwanted pregnancies and possibly adopt them. These include that sex education in schools can only take place with parental consent, and that teachers in Texas are encouraged to encourage students to abstain from marriage. And that includes the fact that unwanted pregnant women in Texas, long before SB8, had to endure all kinds of harassment in order to get an abortion: They have to look at ultrasound images, listen to electrical impulses and read texts that spread misinformation - including the claim that that termination of pregnancy increases the risk of cancer. In decades of work, groups like the Texas Alliance for Life haven't just enforced laws. They also managed to impose their ideas and their words on the abortion debate. They popularized terms like “abortion industry” and “killing” which suggest that the other side is driven by greed and lust for murder. You brought the keyword “heartbeat law” into circulation even though an embryo in the sixth week does not yet have a heart with valves that could beat. And they call embryos the size of peas with no arms or legs "babies". The lieutenant governor goes further. He gives them a nationality. “We're saving little Texans,” he says. For women who want to decide for themselves whether they want a child, the participants in the benefit evening have no empathy. Regarding pregnancy after a rape, Debra Damman, businesswoman and active member of a Pentecostal congregation, shrugged, “We may not have planned it, but God has a plan.” For Joe Pojman, rape and incest are “terrible crimes”. But he sees no justification for abortion in it: "The woman can keep the baby or give it up for adoption." Debra Damman has been part of the association for twelve years. Her next goal is a total abortion ban in Texas. But even if this should happen, she wants to continue her commitment. She regards Texas as a "leader": for the US and the world. Shawn Carney also sees it this way, giving a half-hour speech to encourage those present to make more donations. The goal for the evening is $ 400,000. Shawn Carney's talent for blending Bible quotes and politics caught the Texas Conservative's mind when he was a student. Shawn Carney is now a Texan export. Together with evangelical churches he organizes “40 days for life” campaigns, writes books and tours the world. Enlightened women defend themselves against the language with which Joe Pojman and his colleagues try to make politics. “We're not promoting right-wing rhetoric,” says Michelle Anderson of the Afiya Center in Dallas, “in the sixth week an embryo is a tissue that develops.” But the terms have caught on in public. Even in Texas hospitals, abortion is taboo. "Of course, the law doesn't prevent abortions, it just makes them less safe," says 29-year-old nurse trainer Radiance Bean in Dallas. But she thinks it's impossible to make that a topic in her workplace. "Then a donor would immediately threaten to withdraw his donation." Last year, the black instructor ran into a wall with a topic that is important to her. She wanted to offer a class on inequalities in medical care for black and white patients at the Dallas State University Hospital. The HR department gave her 30 days "to look for a new job."
- [My body, my choice - the fight for abortion is relaunched | SRF](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/my-body-my-choice-the-fight-for-abortion-is-relaunched/) - Hopes among anti-abortion opponents This raises high hopes among well-organized anti-abortion opponents like Joe Pojman. The founder and managing director of the "Texas Alliance for Life" organization has been lobbying for a ban on abortion for years. This also applies after a rape and from the moment of conception. “It is possible, if not certain, that the Supreme Court will change the terrible leading ruling Roe versus Wade significantly - or even overturn it entirely. That would allow each state to decide for itself whether we want to protect our babies from abortion. " Texas should become a model for other states in the USA and also for the world.
- [Pushing for federal action, Texas abortion advocates turn efforts to Washington | Fort Worth Star Telegram](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pushing-for-federal-action-texas-abortion-advocates-turn-efforts-to-washington-fort-worth-star-telegram/) - But some people in Texas have been pleased with the effects of the law so far. Joe Pojman, the executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, is a staunch supporter. “We consider each day to be a victory because at least some unborn children’s lives are being protected,” Pojman said. The abortion advocates left Washington with various thoughts about the future of abortion rights in the U.S.
- [‘These motherf***ing men’: Megan Thee Stallion rips Texas abortion law during ACL set | KXAN News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/these-motherfing-men-megan-thee-stallion-rips-texas-abortion-law-during-acl-set-kxan-news/) - “We are delighted that the Texas Heartbeat Act is back in effect saving unborn babies lives from abortion,” said Joe Pojman, Ph.D., executive director of Texas Alliance for Life on Facebook. “Saturday will not be business as usual for the abortion industry in Texas.” Stallion’s comments come exactly a week after Billie Eilish made similar statements during her ACL set.
- [Groups weigh in on judge’s halt to Texas abortion law | KSAT News 12](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/groups-weigh-in-on-judges-halt-to-texas-abortion-law-ksat-news-12/) - “We’re deeply saddened by the actions of that judge. He is blocking a law which is protecting unborn babies from abortion,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, an anti-abortion organization. “We are grateful that the court has finally stepped in to curb some of the harm Texans have faced,” Amy Miller, founder and CEO of Whole Woman’s Health. Alexis McGill Johnson, president and CEO, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, released this statement: “For more than a month now, Texans have been deprived of abortion access because of an unconstitutional law that never should have gone into effect. The relief granted by the court today is overdue, and we are grateful that the Department of Justice moved quickly to seek it. While this fight is far from over, we are hopeful that the court’s order blocking S.B. 8 will allow Texas abortion providers to resume services as soon as possible. Planned Parenthood providers across the country have reported serving Texas patients, who are heartbroken and furious that they’ve needed to leave home for essential health care — often at great expense. Planned Parenthood will continue fighting this ban in court, until we are certain that Texans’ ability to access abortion is protected.” Amy Hagstrom Miller, the founder of Whole Woman’s Health, which operates four clinics in North, Central and South Texas, explained their plans now that the law has been put on hold. “We have reopened our schedule to expand beyond that six-week limit in our Texas clinics already. In fact, last night we reached out to some of the patients that we had on a waiting list,” Hagstrom Miller said. She said since Sept. 1, when the law went into effect, they have turned away hundreds of people. “We believe it is the responsibility of the government to protect everyone, including the most vulnerable, tiny Texan, the unborn child,” Pojman said. Pojman said some organizations help women with unplanned pregnancies. “They will provide a wide range of services from simple things like maternity clothes, baby clothes, diapers, but much more like job skills, helping a woman get out of an abusive situation or even sex trafficking,” Pojman said. “The state of Texas, unsurprisingly, already put in a notice that they plan to appeal to the 5th Circuit, but no matter what happens in the 5th, for now, this is the justice we have been seeking for weeks,” Hagstrom Miller said.
- [Both sides claiming victory Thursday after federal judge temporarily blocks Texas’ new abortion law | Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/both-sides-claiming-victory-thursday-after-federal-judge-temporarily-blocks-texas-new-abortion-law-dallas-morning-news/) - But, like other groups trying to restrict access to abortion, Texas Alliance for Life was “deeply disappointed” by the ruling. “Every day since September 1 that the law has been in effect has been a tremendous victory for unborn children who would otherwise have lost their lives to abortion. We are hopeful that this is not the last word and that the Fifth Circuit will reverse Judge Pitman’s order,” said the group’s executive director Joe Pojman.
- [Federal Judge Blocks Texas Abortion Law — For Now | Houston Press](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/federal-judge-blocks-texas-abortion-law-for-now-houston-press/) - "We are deeply disappointed by Judge Pitman's actions today," said Joe Pojman, Ph.D., Texas Alliance for Life's executive director. "Every day since September 1 that the law has been in effect has been a tremendous victory for unborn children who would otherwise have lost their lives to abortion. We are hopeful that this is not the last word and that the Fifth Circuit will reverse Judge Pitman's order. At the same time, the State of Texas provides vast resources to women with unplanned pregnancies through the Alternatives to Abortion program funded at $100 million for the next two years. That program will assist 150,000 women a year and provide services for three years after the births of their children. Additionally, hundreds of privately funded non-profit organizations and church-based programs provide services to pregnant women through birth and beyond."
- [Federal judge orders Texas to suspend new abortion law, state quickly appeals ruling | KXAN News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/federal-judge-orders-texas-to-suspend-new-abortion-law-state-quickly-appeals-ruling-kxan-news/) - We are deeply disappointed by Judge Pitman’s actions today,” said Joe Pojman, Ph.D., the Texas Alliance for Life’s executive director. “Every day since Sept. 1 that the law has been in effect has been a tremendous victory for unborn children who would otherwise have lost their lives to abortion. We are hopeful that this is not the last word and that the Fifth Circuit will reverse Judge Pitman’s order.” “At the same time, the State of Texas provides vast resources to women with unplanned pregnancies through the Alternatives to Abortion program funded at $100 million for the next two years,” said Pojman. “That program will assist 150,000 women a year and provide services for three years after the births of their children. Additionally, hundreds of privately funded non-profit organizations and church-based programs provide services to pregnant women through birth and beyond.”
- [Federal judge in Austin hears arguments against Texas law that bans most abortions | News Nation USA](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/federal-judge-in-austin-hears-arguments-against-texas-law-that-bans-most-abortions-news-nation-usa/) - “Every day the law is in effect is a victory for us,” Joe Pojman, Ph.D, said. “We think it’s a victory for the unborn child, and we think it’s also a good thing for the women who might be seeking abortions because they thought they had no alternatives. There are alternatives.”
- [Texas law bans abortion-inducing medication after seven weeks of pregnancy | KRGV News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-law-bans-abortion-inducing-medication-after-seven-weeks-of-pregnancy-krgv-news/) - Still, Dr. Joe Pojman, executive director for the Texas Alliance for Life, a pro-life organization, says Senate Bill 4 is necessary, adding that the "goal should not be abortion" but rather to make the medical procedure unnecessary. Pojman says many organizations are currently helping women with unplanned pregnancies.
- [Texas Governor Signs Law To Tighten Restrictions On Use Of Abortion Drugs | Christianity Daily](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-governor-signs-law-to-tighten-restrictions-on-use-of-abortion-drugs-christianity-daily/) - Texas Alliance for Life Executive Editor Joe Pojman similarly commended the bill and expressed strong support for its "chemical abortion safety protocols." Pojman highlighted the state's need for the bill since it assures "that chemical abortions are performed under the supervision of a physician and with adequate safety protocols." Meanwhile, NARAL Pro-Choice America Acting President Adrienne Kimmell called the attention of SB4's authors for allegedly "launching their attacks on abortion access from every angle imaginable." Kimmell tagged the law an obstruction to the "fundamental freedom."
- [Texas Abortion Law Prompts Women to Seek Out-of-State Clinics | Wall Street Journal](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-abortion-law-prompts-women-to-seek-out-of-state-clinics-wall-street-journal/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, a group that is supportive of the Texas law, said the state has increased funding by $20 million to assist women who carry pregnancies to term. “Texas has vast resources to help a woman so that no woman seeks an abortion in Texas or out of state because she has no alternatives,” he said. Mr. Pojman said at least 20 of the state’s 23 licensed abortion providers are operating, but his organization doesn’t know how many abortions are being performed.
- [Texas Alliance for Life Responds to Lawsuits against Abortion Provider under Texas Heartbeat Act | Katy Christian Magazine](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-alliance-for-life-responds-to-lawsuits-against-abortion-provider-under-texas-heartbeat-act-katy-christian-magazine/) - “We are hopeful that the Supreme Court will modify Roe and allow states to protect unborn babies from abortion throughout pregnancy beginning at conception,” said Dr. Joe Pojman, Texas Alliance for Life’s Executive Director. “The Legislature has already passed, and pro-life Governor Abbott has signed, the Human Life Protection Act to completely protect those unborn children when and to the extent the Court overturns Roe.”
- [Texas gov. signs new law tightening restrictions on use of abortion drugs | Christian Post](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-gov-signs-new-law-tightening-restrictions-on-use-of-abortion-drugs-christian-post/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, said in a statement that the organization "strongly" supports "the chemical abortion safety protocols in S.B. 4." "Texas needs this bill to assure that chemical abortions are performed under the supervision of a physician and with adequate safety protocols," Pojman stated.
- [New York Gov. Kathy Hochul slams 'appalling' Texas abortion ban, criticizes Greg Abbott | The Houston Chronicle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/new-york-gov-kathy-hochul-slams-appalling-texas-abortion-ban-criticizes-greg-abbott-the-houston-chronicle/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, said an important change that’s not getting enough attention is the increased funding that the Texas Legislature provided for expecting mothers in the last session, setting aside $100 million over the next two years to promote alternatives to abortion. “Women dont need to go out of state to seek abortions. Texas has the resources to help them successfully give birth to the child, and keep the child if she wishes or place the child for adoption,” he said. “That is the goal of the state programs, and it’s also the goal of hundreds of nonprofit organizations.”
- [Texas Alliance for Life on statewide abortion ban | The Pat Kenny Show](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-alliance-for-life-on-statewide-abortion-ban-the-pat-kenny-show/) - Listen Here: https://player.fm/series/the-pat-kenny-show-highlights/texas-alliance-for-life-on-statewide-abortion-ban
- [Pro-choice, pro-life organizations react to DOJ lawsuit over SB 8 | Fox 7 News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pro-choice-pro-life-organizations-react-to-doj-lawsuit-over-sb-8-fox-7-news/) - Meanwhile, those in support of the law are grateful for the past eight days. "By our estimation, there are as many as 200 unborn babies’ lives who are saved every day that law is in effect," said Dr. Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life. A controversial and unique aspect of the law is that it allows any person to sue anyone who performs or aids in an abortion, something the DOJ says was designed to evade judicial review. However, Dr. Pojman said because of this provision, it’s unclear what the federal government's role can or should be. "Since there’s never been a law like this that has been created which allows citizens to enforce it, it’s not clear that the federal government is going to have a successful lawsuit; we’re going to have to see," he said. "We’re kind of on new legal ground."
- [Texas Governor Greg Abbott Signs Pro-Life Bill Banning Mail-Order Abortion Pills | LifeNews.com](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-governor-greg-abbott-signs-pro-life-bill-banning-mail-order-abortion-pills-lifenews-com/) - A state pro-life group also applauded the legislature for advancing the pro-life measure. “We strongly support the chemical abortion safety protocols in SB 4,” said Texas Alliance for Life’s executive director Joe Pojman, Ph.D. “Texas needs this bill to assure that chemical abortions are performed under the supervision of a physician and with adequate safety protocols.” Pojman told LifeNews.com that not only do abortion pills end the lives of unborn babies but they also hurt women, as dozens of women have died and thousands have been injured. He said the need for this bill is demonstrated by the fact that chemical abortions result in a 20% complication rate for women, four-time higher than surgical abortions, according to a highly credible study published by the ACOG. Complications include incomplete abortion resulting in baby body parts or placenta remaining in the uterus, future miscarriage and stillbirth from unmanaged Rh factor, and hemorrhaging and death from undiagnosed ectopic pregnancy. Pojman added that the number of babies losing their lives to the abortion drug is on the rise. Ever since the Obama-Biden administration relaxed the RU-486 safety protocols in 2016, the numbers of chemical abortion abortions have rapidly increased in Texas — from 5,000 in 2014 to 28,000 in 2020, nearly a six-fold increase. Chemical abortions now account for 53% of all abortions in Texas, according to data from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. “Now the Biden-Harris Administration is threatening to remove the FDA’s current in-person dispensing requirement. The physician visit is critically important for protecting the health and safety of women at abortion facilities,” said Pojman. “Even worse, activist organizations and academic institutions are promoting mail-order abortions, without any direct supervision of a physician, putting women’s very lives at risk. For example, Project SANA at the University of Texas at Austin LBJ School of Public Affairs brazenly advocates for ‘self-managed abortions’ while several online organizations will mail abortion pills on demand.”
- [Texans protests that six-week abortion ban will come into effect | KABB Fox 29](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texans-protests-that-six-week-abortion-ban-will-come-into-effect-kabb-fox-29/) - While pro-choice groups say this is a game-changer, pro-life organizations say this is a step in the wrong direction. "We're disappointed that the Biden Harris administration we would go to these lengths," said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. Lengths Attorney General Merrick Garland says are necessary. "Eighty-five to 90 percent of abortions performed in Texas before this law was in effect, we're on patients who are past the six-week mark,” Duble claimed. The law also doesn't make exceptions for victims of rape or incest "The act is clearly unconstitutional under long-standing Supreme court precedent,” Garland said. "We have to remember that if a woman is impregnated after a rape, that there are two parties involved to victims,” Pojman said. “The mother, who is the victim of rape, but also the innocent unborn child. And we should not advocate for taking the life of the unborn child."
- [Texas abortion law drumming up huge political engagement, spending | KXAN News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-abortion-law-drumming-up-huge-political-engagement-spending-kxan-news/) - But it’s not just anger that’s fueling political engagement. The Texas Alliance for Life says they’re also seeing increased interest in their organization, especially on social media. “Our numbers on our Twitter and Facebook engagements have gone through the roof. We’re astounded,” Joe Pojman, executive director Texas Alliance for Life, said. The Texas Alliance for Life focuses on education, pro-life policy creation and promoting alternatives to abortion. “As that message gets shared within Texas and beyond Texas, we’re delighted, that’s accomplishing our goal,” he said.
- [After Roe, role of religion in battle over abortion in Texas became more prominent | Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/after-roe-role-of-religion-in-battle-over-abortion-in-texas-became-more-prominent-dallas-morning-news/) - Texas Alliance for Life said it will not be participating in lawsuits against those who seek abortions in violation of SB 8. Dr. Joe Pojman, founder and executive director, said that his organization has “not been involved in that and we have no plans to do that,” but will instead focus on helping women. Pojman said that the Texas Legislature and the governor have also taken steps to help pregnant women and their children, noting that the state budget includes $100 million for the next two years for alternative pregnancy programs. “We have vast resources in Texas to help women who have unplanned pregnancies,” he said.
- [Democrats Think Abortion is a Sacrament, Their Response to Texas’ Abortion Ban Proves It | Life News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/democrats-think-abortion-is-a-sacrament-their-response-to-texas-abortion-ban-proves-it-life-news/) - Joe Pojman, the executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, explained the portion of the law that describes potential civil liabilities for violating, aiding, or abetting it. While Texas Alliance for Life did not draft the legislation, the organization supports it and believes it is well-written. “Any individual can sue an abortion provider, the physician, nurses, other staff, or other individuals or organizations in assisting women in getting an abortion,” Pojman said. “The enforcement is all private. It comes from individuals suing someone who performs an abortion or assists someone in getting an abortion.” What about the Uber driver who drives a woman to an abortion clinic or the therapist who discovers her client wants an abortion, has planned an abortion, or has even had one? Pojman said a person would have to “knowingly violate the law.” The Uber driver, unless he or she is very familiar, would not knowingly be violating the law, Pojman clarified.
- [Groups For, Against Abortion Rights Respond After DOJ Says It Will ‘Protect' Abortion Seekers | NBC DFW](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/groups-for-against-abortion-rights-respond-after-doj-says-it-will-protect-abortion-seekers-nbc-dfw/) - Joe Pojman is executive director for Texas Alliance for Life. While his group works to prevent abortions and supports the Texas legislation, he said acts of violence at abortion centers are not tolerated. “We absolutely despise anyone who engages in violence against abortion facilities or someone seeking abortion. It’s just plain wrong,” Pojman said. He said he sees nothing wrong with the FACE Act itself but believed the announcement by the Justice Department was a political tactic. “This is in federal court but it’s between abortion providers and that state of Texas. The Biden-Harris administration doesn’t have any part to play in this so far,” Pojman said.https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/wp-admin/post-new.php?post_type=brand-article#media_outlet-add
- [Week In Politics: Restrictive Abortion Law Goes In Effect In Texas](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/week-in-politics-restrictive-abortion-law-goes-in-effect-in-texas/) - ELVING: On a national scale, it's at odds with the clear majority. The clear majority supports abortion or abortion with some restrictions. But it does fit the mood in some states. Now, the Texas Alliance for Life organization that's calling the tune now in the nation's second most populous state, this group says it wants to end abortion even before six weeks, right up to the point of conception. So we are at a crossroads. Support for abortion may grow with generational change - a lot of indication of that. But right now, the most dedicated anti-abortion advocates have the upper hand in much of the country based on their electoral success.
- [Texas abortion law the latest in a pattern of restrictions from the GOP-controlled Legislature | Austin American Statesman](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-abortion-law-the-latest-in-a-pattern-of-restrictions-from-the-gop-controlled-legislature-austin-american-statesman/) - “Things accelerated with the sonogram bill,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, an anti-abortion group that lobbies at the Capitol. “I think members got more confidence that these measures could pass and that they would be rewarded and not punished in general elections — and they have certainly been rewarded.” Before SB 8 went into effect, a woman could have an abortion in Texas up to 22 weeks from her last menstrual period, a limit put in place during the 2013 legislative session. Prior to that point, White said the focus of anti-abortion legislation was making it more difficult for women to obtain an abortion by enacting new requirements before the procedure could happen. House Bill 2 in 2013 created the 22-week ban and imposed restrictions on abortion-inducing medication, but it focused primarily on “targeted regulation of abortion providers” as a means of reducing access. The bill required abortion doctors to obtain admitting privileges at a hospital within 30 miles of the facility, and it said all facilities that offer the procedure must adhere to the same standards as ambulatory surgical centers. “This was all framed as language that would make abortion safer, playing on this myth that abortion is not safe,” White said. The law was a flashpoint in the abortion debate in Texas. Providers said it would upend the abortion landscape in the state and lead to the closure of more than half of the abortion clinics in the state. Abortion rights advocates said it would create barriers to access the procedure. It drew national attention when then-Sen. Wendy Davis staged a marathon filibuster to kill the bill during a special legislative session. The event drew hundreds of protesters to the statehouse. But the Legislature later passed the measure in a new special session. “House Bill 2 in 2013 was very substantial,” Pojman said. “Texas, I don’t think, had ever seen a grassroots response — on both sides — to any bill in its history that I’ve ever read about of that magnitude. There were literally thousands of people who signed up in favor or against that bill in the (House and Senate) committees. It was just incredible.” The bill was ultimately signed into law, but it was immediately challenged in the courts. In 2016, a divided U.S. Supreme Court struck down the central provisions of the law requiring admitting privileges and heightened safety requirements at clinics, stating that their effect would be to create an improper barrier for women seeking an abortion. But, in some ways the law was successful. More than half the state's abortion providers shut down and never reopened. Since then, the push to restrict access to abortion has only intensified. “It has really been since 2016 that there were a lot more concerted efforts,” White said. “We saw some of this percolating before, with these earlier gestational bans, but we’re seeing them come up a lot more often in recent years across the country.” n Texas, additional restrictions have been adopted to make it harder for minors to obtain abortions and to require the burial or cremation of fetal remains after an abortion. Certain types of abortion procedures also have been banned. Some laws remain tied up in court battles, but others are in effect. White said the result has been numerous abortion providers closing clinics, leaving low-income women in certain areas without access to local and affordable health care options. Lawmakers this summer also approved legislation to prohibit physicians from prescribing abortion-inducing medication to women who are more than seven weeks pregnant, down from 10 weeks allowed under current law. The proposal is awaiting Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature. “I’m really tired of every single session having to come here and debate one more obstacle to a woman having the right to choose what happens to her own body and her own destiny,” said Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin, during debate in the House over the bill. Pojman said the goal of abortion opponents has always been clear: “to protect unborn babies completely, throughout pregnancy from abortion, while providing ample, compassionate alternatives to abortion.” For Texas Alliance for Life, SB 8 is a step in the right direction, and Pojman said he is “delighted” it has been allowed to go into effect. But the bigger priority is overturning Roe v. Wade. Lawmakers this year approved a “trigger bill” that would allow Texas to ban or limit abortion to the extent allowed by a future ruling by the Supreme Court. “If (Roe v. Wade) is overturned, there will be a law that completely protects unborn babies beginning at conception in Texas,” Pojman said. Until the legal battle over SB 8 plays out — a sharply divided Supreme Court let the law stand for now — White said it is hard to know exactly how it will affect future abortion regulations in Texas and across the country. “Will it be possible for states like Texas to continue to do things like this?” she said. “Will this just be the new normal, where you can only get an abortion essentially before six weeks of pregnancy? Will there be stronger protections in place to ensure that people have access to care without unnecessary barriers? We don’t know.”
- [Director Of Texas Alliance For Life Discusses The State's New Abortion Law | NPR](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/director-of-texas-alliance-for-life-discusses-the-states-new-abortion-law-npr/) - ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: This has been one of the most consequential weeks in decades for abortion rights in America. The Supreme Court's decision not to intervene in a Texas law banning most abortions suddenly imposed the most stringent limits in the U.S. on the procedure. We spoke yesterday with an abortion rights advocate in Texas, and we're joined now by Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life. Thanks for being here. JOE POJMAN: Thank you. SHAPIRO: Some people have described the Supreme Court's action this week as a de facto reversal of Roe v. Wade. Is that how you see it? POJMAN: Not at all. I think this is very preliminary. I think the Supreme Court is just allowing the law to stay in effect for a matter of days or perhaps weeks while those procedural issues are being sorted out by the lower court, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. SHAPIRO: We spoke yesterday, as I mentioned, with an abortion rights advocate in Texas, Amy Hagstrom Miller, president of Whole Woman's Health, and I'd like to play you part of the exchange she had with my co-host, Mary Louise Kelly. Mary Louise asked whether links to resources on the Whole Woman's Health website could be grounds for a lawsuit, and here's what Miller said. AMY HAGSTROM MILLER: We understand that some of that might be framed as aiding and abetting. I think it's interesting they're already trying to criminalize that, even the language they're using. But all of that information is available in the public domain. SHAPIRO: From where you sit, Joe Pojman, do you view that as a violation of the law? POJMAN: Probably not. It's not so clear how that's going to shake out. And again, a lot has to be determined by the courts. But if they are referring for helping someone get an abortion in Texas, that's what the law is intended to address. Out of state, it's not so clear. SHAPIRO: The specific enforcement mechanism of the law is very unusual. People who successfully bring lawsuits get $10,000 and their attorney fees covered, and abortion rights advocates say this will create an aggressive industry of anti-abortion bounty hunters. Is that your intention? POJMAN: The - I think the Legislature in Texas was very frustrated because similar laws that amount to a ban on abortion before the baby's viable - in other words, can live outside the womb if born alive - those have always been blocked by the federal and state courts. The Legislature was looking for a new approach. And while many state laws do have civil liability to some extent - typically, the grandparents or the mother or father could sue - this is a whole new level. No one's tried anything like this. So we're going to have to see how the courts handle it. SHAPIRO: Well, that explains why you would allow individuals to bring lawsuits - it helps to avoid the law being overturned by the courts. But it doesn't explain the $10,000 reward for successful cases. And these cases can be brought by people outside of Texas. This is what leads people to say it's going to create an industry of bounty hunters. Do you support that provision? POJMAN: Our goal and the goal in the state of Texas is to protect as many unborn babies from what we think as the tragedy of abortion. So we're going to have to see how this shakes out. SHAPIRO: I mean, do you think that there will be what people have described as bounty hunters, and do you think that's a good thing? POJMAN: The goal of the bill is to protect babies from abortion, and hopefully there will just be universal compliance, and there won't be any lawsuits have to be filed at that point. SHAPIRO: You say hopefully there will be universal compliance, but already there is a website called Pro Life Whistleblowers encouraging people to send in anonymous tips. Can you tell how many of these are in good faith and how many come from your opponents who have been telling people to flood the site with bad information? POJMAN: Yeah, I have no information. You know, and just honestly, our organization has not gotten involved in any of the enforcement challenges. So we're not going to be involved in that type of litigation. SHAPIRO: Even some abortion rights opponents have expressed concern that this law does not include any exceptions for rape or incest. Was that something that your group debated? Tell us about the reasons for it. POJMAN: Oh, we have supported protection for the unborn child, even if that child is created in the act of rape. Rape is a terrible crime. It's an assault against the woman or - same for incest. But we think the best thing for all parties involved, including the unborn child and the mother, is for the state of Texas and any number of organizations to encourage her to give birth to that child; keep the child herself if she wishes or place that child for adoption. SHAPIRO: I just want to clarify - you believe that asking a woman who has experienced rape or incest to carry the pregnancy to term is not only in the best interests of the child but also the best interests of the mother? POJMAN: We really do. And women who have been involved in our organization, who have been impregnated as rape, have given birth to the child, sometimes placed for adoption, sometimes keeping the child for themselves, and they really believe that was the best option for themselves, as well as the unborn child. And we really agree with that. SHAPIRO: I hear your hesitation about whether this is likely to stand, and you're saying you still need to let the courts work it out, and you're being cautious. Abortion rights groups say, look; this is the most conservative Supreme Court in more than a generation. It's only a matter of time until they overturn Roe v. Wade, and they don't look likely to strike down this Texas law, either. Is that how you see it? POJMAN: Our goal is that the Supreme Court will change what we consider to be the terrible Roe v. Wade precedent that ties the hands of the state legislatures. Our goal is that unborn children in Texas and throughout the country will someday be protected from abortion up to the moment of conception, fertilization. When that happens, we have hope and prayed for decades. We will have to see how the Supreme Court handles this in the coming term. SHAPIRO: Joe Pojman is executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life. Thank you very much. POJMAN: Thank you.
- [Tennessee Governor: No Plans to Introduce Abortion Law Similar to Texas | The Epoch Times](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/tennessee-governor-no-plans-to-introduce-abortion-law-similar-to-texas-the-epoch-times/) - Texas’s law allows private citizens—except for an individual who impregnated a woman through rape or incest—to sue physicians who perform abortions after a fetal heartbeat can be detected. “The applicants now before us have raised serious questions regarding the constitutionality of the Texas law at issue,” the Supreme Court’s majority wrote in an opinion earlier this week. “But their application also presents complex and novel antecedent procedural questions on which they have not carried their burden.” A number of pro-life organizations such as the Texas Alliance for Life praised the Supreme Court’s decision, while pro-abortion groups decried the move.
- [No, Texas’ heartbeat bill does not allow abortions in the case of rape or incest, but makes an exception if the mother’s life is in danger | News Nation USA](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/no-texas-heartbeat-bill-does-not-allow-abortions-in-the-case-of-rape-or-incest-but-makes-an-exception-if-the-mothers-life-is-in-danger-news-nation-usa/) - Dr. Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, told VERIFY that the pro-life organization he founded in 1988 was adamant that there must be an exception included in SB 8 to allow a physician to terminate a pregnancy if the mother’s life is in danger. “We have to have those exceptions for the life of the mother. Fortunately, those cases are very rare with modern science, but it could happen in the case of an ectopic, in other words, tubal pregnancy, when the unborn child is developing not in the uterus of the mother, but in a fallopian tube and if left unattended that fallopian tube could rupture, the child will certainly die, and it could risk the life of the mother through hemorrhaging. So, that has to be treated and the treatment is to take action to the end of pregnancy. The intent, of course, is not to take the life of the child, but to save the mother’s life, and an unintended result is that the child will die,” said Dr. Pojman. Pojman says his organization did not recommend that the Texas Legislature include exceptions in the case of rape or incest. “We have to recognize that the terrible, violent act of aggression of a rapist against a woman is an absolutely hideous act — it’s a bodily violation of that woman. But the question is, if in rare cases that that act results in the pregnancy of the woman, what’s the best thing for all parties involved? And, of course, we’re talking about the mother and the unborn child. We do not think a compassionate society should advocate the death of the unborn child because of the terrible act of the father of the child; that child is also an innocent victim, just as the woman,” said Pojman.
- [‘The pro-life movement is incredibly energized right now’: Texas law stokes abortion fight across the country | The Boston Globe](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/the-pro-life-movement-is-incredibly-energized-right-now-texas-law-stokes-abortion-fight-across-the-country-the-boston-globe/) - Even in Texas, it was not universally embraced by antiabortion advocates; the Texas Alliance for Life, which is sometimes at odds with the separate Texas Right to Life group, was neutral on the measure, citing the likelihood that it would be struck down in the courts. Many prominent Republicans who support abortion restrictions, such as Senator John Cornyn of Texas, have so far refrained from celebrating the high court’s decision, a potential indication that they predict turbulent political waters for the law.
- [Left’s Reaction to Texas’ Pro-Life Law Shows It Reveres Abortion | The Daily Signal](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/lefts-reaction-to-texas-pro-life-law-shows-it-reveres-abortion-the-daily-signal/) - Joe Pojman, the executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, explained the portion of the law that describes potential civil liabilities for violating, aiding, or abetting it. While Texas Alliance for Life did not draft the legislation, the organization supports it and believes it is well-written. “Any individual can sue an abortion provider, the physician, nurses, other staff, or other individuals or organizations in assisting women in getting an abortion,” Pojman said. “The enforcement is all private. It comes from individuals suing someone who performs an abortion or assists someone in getting an abortion.” What about the Uber driver who drives a woman to an abortion clinic or the therapist who discovers her client wants an abortion, has planned an abortion, or has even had one? Pojman said a person would have to “knowingly violate the law.” The Uber driver, unless he or she is very familiar, would not knowingly be violating the law, Pojman clarified.
- [Why “heartbeat bill” is a misleading name for Texas’ near-total abortion ban | The Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/why-heartbeat-bill-is-a-misleading-name-for-texas-near-total-abortion-ban-the-texas-tribune/) - Anti-abortion groups and conservative leaders, including Gov. Greg Abbott, have seized on the the imagery of a heartbeat when describing the law. In a tweet, Texas Alliance for Life, an anti-abortion group based in Austin, posted a photo of its members with Abbott from the bill signing, holding up both hands to create a symbolic heart. “Despite numerous legal challenges, The Texas Heartbeat Act, signed by pro-life @GovAbbott, went into effect today. We celebrate the lives of unborn children who will be protected from abortion as a result,” the tweet said.
- [Supreme Court Denies Bid To Block Texas Abortion Law | The Epoch Times](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/supreme-court-denies-bid-to-block-texas-abortion-law-the-epoch-times/) - Meanwhile, pro-life organizations such as Texas Alliance for Life welcomed the Texas Heartbeat Act and the Supreme Court’s decision. “We celebrate the lives of unborn children who will be protected from abortion as a result,” said Dr. Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life in a statement. “Hundreds of pregnancy centers and maternity homes throughout Texas are expanding their capacity and resources to meet the needs of women facing unplanned pregnancies who may seek their support,” he said. “Also, the State of Texas has increased funding for the highly successful Alternatives to Abortion program to $100 million for the biennium to provide services to 150,000 clients per year.”
- [Texans protest as state's 6-week abortion ban goes into effect | Spectrum News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texans-protest-as-states-6-week-abortion-ban-goes-into-effect-spectrum-news/) - Anti-abortion activists are cautiously optimistic. ​ "This is the first time a measure of this magnitude anywhere in the country has gone into effect. That's the first time a state has a protection for unborn babies before viability," said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life.
- [Trump A Factor In North Texas House Race? HD 10 Heads To Runoff | The Hayride](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/trump-a-factor-in-north-texas-house-race-hd-10-heads-to-runoff/) - And as usual there was the polarity between uncompromisingly anti-abortion Texas Right to Life, which backed Harrison, and the more centrist and speaker-friendly Texas Alliance for Life, which again endorsed Wray. The average voter may not understand the nuances between the major pro-life advocacy groups, but it does show the ideological/strategic differences that may exist between the top candidates.
- [With abortion curbed in Texas, medication abortion bill about to become law | NBC News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/with-abortion-curbed-in-texas-medication-abortion-bill-about-to-become-law-nbc-news/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, defended the bill, saying it was necessary because the Food and Drug Administration could permanently lift the in-person dispensing requirements. The FDA requires mifepristone, one of the two pills, to be distributed in clinics or doctors' offices rather than prescribed and picked up at pharmacies or delivered by mail. In May, the Biden administration announced that it would review the requirements. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, a group of doctors and advocates challenged the rule so patients could order it by mail. The agency temporarily eliminated the requirements on mifepristone first in July 2020, in response to a court order that was later reversed by the Supreme Court, and again in April. "We're strongly in support of the bill" and "we're very happy it has passed, and we expect the governor to sign it into law very quickly," Pojman said.
- [Texas 'heartbeat bill': 6-week abortion ban takes effect as Supreme Court stays silent | 12 News Now](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-heartbeat-bill-6-week-abortion-ban-takes-effect-as-supreme-court-stays-silent-12-news-now/) - But by essentially banning abortion in Texas, pro-life advocates are calling Wednesday a win and want women to know there are other options than abortion. “We really want women to consider looking into the numerous alternatives to abortion that are available,” said Joe Pojman, Ph.D., executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. “There are hundreds of nonprofit organizations, many of them funded by the state of Texas, who have been gearing up to increase the availability of their services, for a woman with an unplanned pregnancy.”
- [Texas emerges as new battleground in abortion fight | The Hill](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-emerges-as-new-battleground-in-abortion-fight-the-hill/) - Other six-week bans have been tested in the courts, but experts describe the Texas law as “unique” because it’s enforced by private citizens instead of public authorities. Under the new statute, private residents are incentivized to sue anyone who provides or aids and abets in an abortion, with the possibility of receiving at least $10,000 if their lawsuit is successful. That level of civil enforcement “has never been tried to this extent before,” said Joe Pojman, the executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. “I think the nation may well be looking to see whether this method of enforcement will survive federal and state court challenges,” he said. “This may be a dress rehearsal for the time in a matter of months that the Supreme Court does allow states to fully protect unborn babies from abortion.”
- [Texans Now Have A Lucrative Incentive To Sue Abortion Providers | BuzzFeed News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texans-now-have-a-lucrative-incentive-to-sue-abortion-providers-buzzfeed-news/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of the anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life, said his organization is monitoring for signs of illegal abortions, including watching the Facebook pages of licensed abortion facilities in the state. But Pojman said they are not currently planning to launch any litigation and are waiting for the courts to weigh in. “Civil enforcement has never, to this extent, been tried before,” he said. “This is new legal ground. We’re waiting to see how the federal courts will handle it.”
- [Clinics ask high court to block Texas 6-week abortion ban | Spectrum News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/clinics-ask-high-court-to-block-texas-6-week-abortion-ban-spectrum-news/) - The Texas law, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott in May, would ban abortion in the nation’s second-biggest state after a fetal heartbeat is detected, which can be as early as six weeks of pregnancy and is before many women even know they are pregnant. It asks private citizens to enforce the ban by suing doctors or anyone who helps a woman get an abortion. Among other situations, that would include anyone who drives a woman to a clinic to get an abortion. Under the law, anyone who successfully sues another person would be entitled to at least $10,000. “This law is extreme, both in terms of the number of people who will be impacted if it goes into effect, and then also by opening the floodgates in our courthouses to these frivolous and very damaging lawsuits that people can file, even when they're not directly impacted in any way by what somebody's decision is to seek an abortion," said said Sarah Wheat, spokesperson for Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas. “Texas is leading the nation in this regard and we're gonna have to see how the federal and state courts handle it. We're not sure if it's going to work but I will say it's - we're hopeful that many babies' lives will be protected," said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. Anti-abortion advocates say getting the legislation to Gov. Abbott's desk was a major victory.
- [Jubilance and tears in Texas as new abortion law takes effect | Los Angeles Times](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/jubilance-and-tears-in-texas-as-new-abortion-law-takes-effect-los-angeles-times/) - “Babies whose heartbeats are detectable are protected from abortion throughout the state of Texas. We are delighted by that,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of the Austin-based Texas Alliance for Life Texas had already enacted some of the nation’s toughest abortion restrictions in recent years. Those measures were later overturned by the courts but still took a toll on abortion providers who fought them. Last year, Gov. Greg Abbott managed to close Texas abortion clinics by declaring abortion among elective procedures suspended due to the pandemic. And in 2013, more than half of the state’s 40-plus clinics closed before the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a state abortion law. HOUSTON — Joy and sorrow. That was predictably the reaction of Texans on Wednesday — depending on where they stood on abortion — after the U.S. Supreme Court’s silence allowed the toughest antiabortion law in the country to take effect. “Babies whose heartbeats are detectable are protected from abortion throughout the state of Texas. We are delighted by that,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of the Austin-based Texas Alliance for Life, which successfully lobbied for the law and 25% increased state funding for alternatives to abortion. Staff at abortion clinics in Texas, where California doctors sometimes fly in to help staff, were scrambling Wednesday to explain the new law to patients. “We’re getting patients who are scared, confused, angry. They’re asking questions about, ‘Is abortion still legal?’ ‘Can I still get an abortion, am I too far along?’” said Vanessa Rodriguez, contact center senior manager for Planned Parenthood of Texas. “I have to tell them Texas politicians are taking away their right to make decisions they feel are right.” The U.S. Supreme Court has yet to act on an emergency appeal that would put the law on hold. A dozen other states have enacted similar bans, but they’ve been blocked before taking effect, making Texas’ law the most restrictive since the landmark Roe vs. Wade decision in 1973. The law prohibits abortions once a heartbeat can be detected in a fetus, usually at about six weeks, before most women realize they’re pregnant. Providers fighting the law have told the courts it would eliminate 85% of abortions statewide, force local clinics to close and women to travel hundreds of miles out of state for abortions — or to try to self-induce a miscarriage. Under the law, residents can also sue anyone involved in facilitating abortions for up to $10,000. Texas Right to Life created a website for people to report those suspected of violating the abortion ban. “This law opens up a bounty system, a vigilante-type system, that calls into question anyone who provides an abortion,” said Amy Hagstrom Miller, president and CEO of Whole Woman’s Health, which operates four Texas clinics and had sued to stop the ban. She said clinic staff rushed overnight to provide abortions to dozens of waiting patients before the law took effect Wednesday. “Our waiting rooms were filled in all of our clinics,” Hagstrom Miller said, with staff in tears asking her, “What can we do?” Outside their Fort Worth clinic, antiabortion protesters shined lights through the windows and called police twice to ensure the law was enforced, she said: “We were under surveillance.” “We’re waiting to see how this shakes out in the federal and state courts,” he said, which could take weeks. “We hope that it will remain in effect.”
- [Instagram Removes Web Site Selling Abortion Pills After Court Rules Texas Can Ban Abortions | Life News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/instagram-removes-web-site-selling-abortion-pills-after-court-rules-texas-can-ban-abortions-life-news/) - Previously, Texas Alliance for Life executive director Joe Pojman, Ph.D, said pro-abortion groups are putting women’s lives at risk by promoting mail-order abortion drugs. He pointed to a study showing that the complication rate for abortion drugs, or chemical abortions, is four times higher than surgical abortions. Complications include incomplete abortion resulting in baby body parts or placenta remaining in the uterus, future miscarriage and stillbirth from unmanaged Rh factor, and hemorrhaging and death from undiagnosed ectopic pregnancy. The number of babies losing their lives to the abortion drug is on the rise. Ever since the Obama-Biden administration relaxed the safety protocols for the RU-486 abortion drug in 2016, the numbers have rapidly increased in Texas — from 5,000 in 2014 to 28,000 in 2020. Chemical abortions now account for 53 percent of all abortions in Texas, according to data from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
- [Chris Paddie Announces Seeking Re-Election For State Representative | Shelby County Today](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/chris-paddie-announces-seeking-re-election-for-state-representative-shelby-county-today/) - Chris Paddie serves as chairman of the highly influential State Affairs Committee. In his time as state representative, he has been consistently endorsed by conservative leaders and organizations such as the Texas Alliance for Life, the National Rifle Association, the Texas Farm Bureau, and many more.
- [Former state Rep. John Wray vying for old seat in Tuesday special election | Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/former-state-rep-john-wray-vying-for-old-seat-in-tuesday-special-election-texas-tribune/) - In a sign of the desire by Wray’s side to distinguish him as the frontrunner, the pro-Wray Texas Alliance for Life has sent out a mailer comparing Wray to a scrum of faceless competitors. The mailer suggests his opponents jumped in the race “at the last minute” to create confusion and cause a runoff that would not fill the seat until after the special session, comparing the alleged obstruction to that of the quorum-breaking House Democrats. The mailer has especially miffed supporters of Harrison, who did not enter the race at the 11th hour but a few days before the filing deadline.
- [Texas Legislature Passes Pro-Life Bill Saving Babies From Abortion | Life News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-legislature-passes-pro-life-bill-saving-babies-from-abortion-life-news/) - A state pro-life group also applauded the House for advancing the pro-life measure. “We strongly support the chemical abortion safety protocols in SB 4,” said Texas Alliance for Life’s executive director Joe Pojman, Ph.D. “Texas needs this bill to assure that chemical abortions are performed under the supervision of a physician and with adequate safety protocols.” Pojman told LifeNews.com that not only do abortion pills end the lives of unborn babies but they also hurt women, as dozens of women have died and thousands have been injured. He said the need for this bill is demonstrated by the fact that chemical abortions result a 20% complication rate for women, four-time higher than surgical abortions, according to a highly credible study published by the ACOG. Complications include incomplete abortion resulting in baby body parts or placenta remaining in the uterus, future miscarriage and stillbirth from unmanaged Rh factor, and hemorrhaging and death from undiagnosed ectopic pregnancy. Pojman added that the number of babies losing their lives to the abortion drug is on the rise. Ever since the Obama-Biden administration relaxed the RU-486 safety protocols in 2016, the numbers of chemical abortion abortions have rapidly increased in Texas — from 5,000 in 2014 to 28,000 in 2020, nearly a six-fold increase. Chemical abortions now account for 53% of all abortions in Texas, according to data from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. “Now the Biden-Harris Administration is threatening to remove the FDA’s current in-person dispensing requirement. The physician visit is critically important for protecting the health and safety of woman at abortion facilities,” said Pojman. “Even worse, activist organizations and academic institutions are promoting mail-order abortions, without any direct supervision of a physician, putting women’s very lives at risk. For example, Project SANA at the University of Texas at Austin LBJ School of Public Affairs brazenly advocates for ‘self-managed abortions’ while several online organization will mail abortion pills on demand.”
- [In Pro-Life Win, Appeals Court Upholds Texas Law Prohibiting ‘Live Dismemberment’ Abortions | National Catholic Register](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/in-pro-life-win-appeals-court-upholds-texas-law-prohibiting-live-dismemberment-abortions-national-catholic-register/) - Texas Alliance for Life, another pro-life group, called the ruling a “stunning rebuke of abortion providers in Texas.” “While the law does not ban any abortions, it does prevent the dismemberment of the unborn child if the child is alive,” said Dr. Joe Pojman, Texas Alliance for Life's executive director. "While the goal of the pro-life movement remains the complete protection of all unborn babies from abortion, the terrible Supreme Court precedent under Roe v. Wade prevents this...Our hope is that the Court will modify or reverse Roe and allow states to ban abortion when it takes up the Dobbs case later this year.”
- [Texas can ban common abortion procedure in second trimester, appeals court rules | Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-can-ban-common-abortion-procedure-in-second-trimester-appeals-court-rules-texas-tribune/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, an anti-abortion group said he's hopeful the Supreme Court will finish the job of fully banning abortions. "While the goal of the pro-life movement remains the complete protection of all unborn babies from abortion, the terrible Supreme Court precedent under Roe v. Wade prevents this," he said. "Our hope is that the Court will modify or reverse Roe and allow states to ban abortion."
- [Texas Senate Passes Pro-Life Bill Saving Babies From Abortion | Life News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-senate-passes-pro-life-bill-saving-babies-from-abortion-life-news/) - A state pro-life group applauded the Senate for advancing the pro-life measure. “We strongly support the chemical abortion safety protocols in SB 4, and we applaud the Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and the members of the Senate who supported it,” said Texas Alliance for Life’s executive director Joe Pojman, Ph.D. “Texas needs this bill to assure that chemical abortions are performed under the supervision of a physician and with adequate safety protocols.” Pojman told LifeNews.com that not only do abortion pills end the lives of unborn babies but they also hurt women, as dozens of women have died and thousands have been injured. He said the need for this bill is demonstrated by the fact that chemical abortions result a 20% complication rate for women, four-time higher than surgical abortions, according to a highly credible study published by the ACOG. Complications include incomplete abortion resulting in baby body parts or placenta remaining in the uterus, future miscarriage and stillbirth from unmanaged Rh factor, and hemorrhaging and death from undiagnosed ectopic pregnancy. Pojman added that the number of babies losing their lives to the abortion drug is on the rise.
- [Texas Senate bans mail-order abortion pill for third time, needs quorum in House to advance | Live Action News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-senate-bans-mail-order-abortion-pill-for-third-time-needs-quorum-in-house-to-advance-live-action-news/) - Texas Alliance for Life’s executive director Joe Pojman celebrated the Senate’s August passage of SB 4, saying “We strongly support the chemical abortion safety protocols in SB 4, and we applaud the Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and the members of the Senate who supported it. Texas needs this bill to assure that chemical abortions are performed under the supervision of a physician and with adequate safety protocols.”
- [VERIFY: 73 million abortions take place around the world each year. 800,000 of them are in the US | KVUE](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/verify-73-million-abortions-take-place-around-the-world-each-year-800000-of-them-are-in-the-us-kvue/) - “I was at the event where the governor made that statement and I knew he had to be talking about the entire world, where there are many millions of unintended pregnancies and many millions of abortions that occur,” Pojman said. The Guttmacher Institute estimates 73 million abortions take place each year. Northern Africa and Western Asia have the highest abortion rate, the data shows. “Much of the U.S. follows what Texas does in terms of our lawmaking … We believe that many nations follow what the U.S. does. So, really, it is very relevant to talk about worldwide statistics,” Pojman said.
- [Abbott Signs 'Trigger Bill,' Texas Now Waiting on Single SCOTUS Decision to Kick Law Into Action | The Western Journal](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abbott-signs-trigger-bill-texas-now-waiting-on-single-scotus-decision-to-kick-law-into-action-the-western-journal/) - “The unborn child is the same whether the child is wanted by the mother or not wanted by the mother. The child is a member of the human species and deserves protection from the state of Texas, in our view,” said Joe Pojman, head of the Texas Alliance for Life.
- [Texas’s new proposal shows why abortion law is a mess in America | The Economist](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texass-new-proposal-shows-why-abortion-law-is-a-mess-in-america-the-economist/) - The result of all this is a broken system. America has one of the most permissive national abortion laws in the world: of 59 countries that allow abortion on demand, it is one of only seven that allow it after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Yet six states have only one clinic left and in a handful more women must travel hundreds of miles to find a clinic. This seems to intensify polarisation on the issue. Pro-life activists, who believe abortion is murder, focus on the regulations that the courts did not uphold. “People are frustrated…they’re trying to show the courts they’ve had enough,” says Joe Pojman, founder of Texas Alliance for Life. Abortion-rights activists and progressive lawmakers, meanwhile, are pushing hard in the opposite direction. At least seven states now have no laws governing when or for what reason a woman may have an abortion.
- [Texas Senate Passes Pro-Life Bill Protecting Women, Saving Babies From Abortion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-senate-passes-pro-life-bill-protecting-women-saving-babies-from-abortion/) - “It’s a life-saving piece of legislation that really should receive everyone’s support,” Lucio told Texas Alliance for Life this week. “I don’t see how we can not support the health of the woman by making sure she has professional medical help.”
- [Texas Dem Leads Charge Against Biden’s Mail-Order Abortion Regs](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-dem-leads-charge-against-bidens-mail-order-abortion-regs/) - Texas pro-life groups praised lawmakers for coming together in a bipartisan fashion. Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, said the criminal penalties are necessary checks against bad actors taking advantage of vulnerable women. "We think the time is right for this to happen," Pojman told the Free Beacon. "We are very afraid that illegal mail-order abortions could become commonplace in Texas, and we think that the criminal penalties are going to help mitigate that problem." In the last several years, chemical abortions have become the most common form of abortion in Texas. Pojman estimates that 28,000 chemical abortions were carried out in Texas in 2020 and that number could rise dramatically if pharmaceutical companies are allowed to bypass doctors and ship directly to women. "We think that is a grave mistake," Pojman said.
- [More Abortion Restrictions Have Been Enacted In The U.S. This Year Than In Any Other | NPR](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/more-abortion-restrictions-have-been-enacted-in-the-u-s-this-year-than-in-any-other-npr/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of the anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life, said the Supreme Court's apparent readiness to take a new look at abortion rights gives opponents such as himself some hope that Texas and other states will see an outcome that gives them the latitude for such restrictions. Although he expects the so-called Texas Heartbeat Act to face a series of court challenges, he wants to see such bills go even further, he said, "even up to the moment of conception — fertilization." "We think the state has a right and a responsibility to protect all citizens, including the most vulnerable citizens — unborn children — from harm, and we believe that the state has a responsibility to protect those children from abortion," he said.
- [Travelling Preacher Looking To Ban Abortion In 400 Cities Across Texas | UNILAD](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/travelling-preacher-looking-to-ban-abortion-in-400-cities-across-texas-unilad/) - His approach has proved controversial even among anti-abortion campaigners, many of whom believe the legislation being passed to be unconstitutional. Following the vote in Lubbock, Dr Joe Pojman, director of Texas Alliance for Life, told the city’s Avalanche-Journal newspaper that while he applauded Dickson’s motives, the Sanctuary City movement was not a ‘silver bullet’, and could end up setting the anti-abortion movement back through the time and cost spent on the inevitable legal battles.
- [Gov. Abbott signs momentous trigger bill | One News Now](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/gov-abbott-signs-momentous-trigger-bill-one-news-now/) - The Human Life Protection Act (House Bill 1280), the latest piece of legislation Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) has signed into law, is a trigger bill that would ban abortion if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns the precedent that established a so-called right to abortion in 1973. Joe Pojman of the Texas Alliance for Life tells One News Now the statute is one of the most momentous pro-life laws The Lone Star State has ever passed. "That law fully recognizes the personhood of the unborn child and protects that unborn child from abortion beginning at the conception just as soon as the Supreme Court overturns Roe vs Wade and allows states to do so," Pojman details. But because the nation's high court is considering overturning that outdated decision, regressives in Congress are pushing a bill that would again force abortion on all 50 states, regardless of state laws. "Pro-lifers across the country must pressure Congress to prevent them from passing any law that would overturn state laws protecting unborn babies," Pojman insists. "Congress should not be putting into law Roe vs Wade or any other right to abortion. That would be a terrible use of federal law." Mat Staver of Liberty Counsel has previously warned One News Now that if the so-called Women's Health Protection Act is passed and signed into law, then the states would be completely powerless to regulate abortion.
- [Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Bill to Ban Abortions, Legally Protecting Every Unborn Baby | LifeNews](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-gov-greg-abbott-signs-bill-to-ban-abortions-legally-protecting-every-unborn-baby-lifenews/) - The Texas legislature passed the Human Life Protection Act (House Bill 1280) and the governor today put his signature on it. Sometimes referred to as a “trigger bill,” the legislation would protect unborn babies by banning abortions completely or as much as the U.S. Supreme Court allows when it overturns Roe v. Wade. The ban would go into effect 30 days after the Supreme Court rules. Exceptions would be allowed for risks to the mother’s life or a “substantial impairment of major bodily function.” Abortionists who violate the measure could face fines or prison time. “A favorable ruling would make Texas one of the first states to end abortions,” the bill’s author, state Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, said on Twitter. “We are extremely pleased at the passage of HB 1280,” said Dr. Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, after the legislature approved the measure. “To whatever extent the Supreme Court allows states to protect unborn babies from abortion — whether at 15 weeks, six weeks, or at conception — the Human Life Protection Act will go into effect to the same extent.”
- [As Texas Abortion Law Nears, Opponents Amplify a Valedictorian’s Speech | The New York Times](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/as-texas-abortion-law-nears-opponents-amplify-a-valedictorians-speech-the-new-york-times/) - Ms. Smith’s speech also drew strong reactions from opponents of abortion who support the law. “How sad Paxton has bought the lie that women have to eradicate unplanned pregnancies to achieve dreams & goals,” Amy O’Donnell, a spokeswoman for the Texas Alliance for Life, said on Twitter. “Women can give life to their babies AND do great things.” The law, which goes into effect on Sept. 1, bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, regardless of whether the pregnancy was a result of rape or incest. The legislation, also known as the “heartbeat law,” is among the most restrictive abortion measures in the country.
- [No, Texas’ heartbeat bill does not allow abortions in the case of rape or incest, but makes an exception if the mother’s life is in danger | Fox 43 WPMT](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/no-texas-heartbeat-bill-does-not-allow-abortions-in-the-case-of-rape-or-incest-but-makes-an-exception-if-the-mothers-life-is-in-danger-fox-43-wpmt/) - Dr. Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, told VERIFY that the pro-life organization he founded in 1988 was adamant that there must be an exception included in SB 8 to allow a physician to terminate a pregnancy if the mother’s life is in danger. “We have to have those exceptions for the life of the mother. Fortunately, those cases are very rare with modern science, but it could happen in the case of an ectopic, in other words, tubal pregnancy, when the unborn child is developing not in the uterus of the mother, but in a fallopian tube and if left unattended that fallopian tube could rupture, the child will certainly die, and it could risk the life of the mother through hemorrhaging. So, that has to be treated and the treatment is to take action to the end of pregnancy. The intent, of course, is not to take the life of the child, but to save the mother's life, and an unintended result is that the child will die,” said Dr. Pojman. Pojman says his organization did not recommend that the Texas Legislature include exceptions in the case of rape or incest. “We have to recognize that the terrible, violent act of aggression of a rapist against a woman is an absolutely hideous act — it's a bodily violation of that woman. But the question is, if in rare cases that that act results in the pregnancy of the woman, what's the best thing for all parties involved? And, of course, we're talking about the mother and the unborn child. We do not think a compassionate society should advocate the death of the unborn child because of the terrible act of the father of the child; that child is also an innocent victim, just as the woman,” said Pojman.
- [Radical Baby Killer Supporters Attack Pro-Life Rally in Austin | San Angelo Live](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/radical-baby-killer-supporters-attack-pro-life-rally-in-austin-san-angelo-live/) - Rally speakers included Sarah Zarr, Students for Life of America/Students for Life Action; Senator Bryan Hughes, Heartbeat Bill Champion; Jason Jones, Movie To Movement; Rebecca Parma, Texas Right to Life; Allan Parker, Justice Foundation; Jason Vaughn, Young Republicans; Rachel Schroder, Students for Life of America; Heather Gardner, Central Texas Coalition; Joe Pojman, Texas Alliance for Life; Abby Johnson, And Then There Were None; and Mary Elizabeth Castle, Texas Values.
- [Texas Senate poised to pass ‘trigger’ ban, prohibiting abortion if Roe v. Wade is overturned | Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-senate-poised-to-pass-trigger-ban-prohibiting-abortion-if-roe-v-wade-is-overturned-dallas-morning-news/) - Texas’ push to restrict abortion comes as abortion rights advocates and opponents set their sights on the Supreme Court after news landed last week that it had agreed to take up a Mississippi law that bans nearly all abortions after the 15th week of pregnancy. Such tests of Roe were expected, particularly after then-President Donald Trump appointed three conservative justices to the Supreme Court. The court’s decision to consider Mississippi’s law and Texas’ push to pass abortion restrictions in the interim have abortion rights advocates reminding Texans that abortion is still legal as they vow to fight Texas’ laws in court. Texas Alliance for Life and other abortion opponents welcome the recent developments. That includes the Senate’s latest action on the trigger bill, known by abortion opponents as the “Human Life Protection Act,” which is a “principal goal” for Texas Alliance for Life, according to the organization’s executive director, Joe Pojman. “The passage of the Human Life Protection Act is especially significant in light of the recent announcement of the United States Supreme Court to consider the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case,” Pojman said. “To whatever extent the Supreme Court allows states to protect unborn babies from abortion — whether at 15 weeks, six weeks, or at conception — the Human Life Protection Act will go into effect to the same extent.”
- [The Supreme Court, Abortion And The Anti-Abortion Movement's Long Game | On Point Radio 90.9 WBUR](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/the-supreme-court-abortion-and-the-anti-abortion-movements-long-game-on-point-radio-90-9-wbur/) - The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a Mississippi abortion case that could spell the end of Roe v. Wade. Meanwhile, abortion restrictions are being signed into laws at an unprecedented rate. We look at the battle over abortion in 2021. Guests Mary Ziegler, legal historian and professor of law at the Florida State University College of Law. Author of "Abortion in America: A Legal History, Roe v. Wade to the Present" and "After Roe: The Lost History of the Abortion Debate." (@maryrziegler) Joan Biskupic, CNN legal analyst and Supreme Court biographer. Author of many books, including "The Chief: The Life and Turbulent Times of Chief Justice John Roberts." (@JoanBiskupic) Also Featured Elizabeth Nash, principal policy associate for state issues at the Guttmacher Institute. (@ElizNash) Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life. (@joepojman)
- [Texas’ Legislature Prospectively Banned Abortion Yesterday | The Hayride](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-legislature-prospectively-banned-abortion-yesterday-the-hayride/) - A statement from Texas Alliance for Life last night… Today the Texas Senate gave final approval to the Human Life Protection Act, HB 1280 — one of Texas Alliance for Life’s top priorities — on an 19 to 12 vote. The House passed HB 1280 on an 81 to 61 vote on May 6. The bill now goes to Governor Greg Abbott who is expected to sign it into law. The Human Life Protection Act is a complete ban on abortion, beginning at conception (fertilization), that goes into effect when and to the extent the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. Texas joins 10 states who have passed similar measures. Sen. Angela Paxton (R-McKinney) is the Senate sponsor of HB 1280, and Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R-Southlake) is the House author. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick made the Human Life Protection Act one of his priority bills, assigning the low number SB 9 to the Senate bill, which was authored by Sen. Paxton. HB 1280 is also supported by the State Republican Executive Committee and several other major pro-life organizations, including the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops, Texans for Life Coalition, West Texans for Life, and others. The passage of the Human Life Protection Act is especially significant in light of the recent announcement that the United States Supreme Court will consider the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case in its next term. That case involves “whether all pre-viability prohibitions on elective abortions are unconstitutional.” Viability occurs as early as 22-23 weeks in pregnancy, meaning the State of Texas is currently prohibited from protecting tens of thousands of unborn babies from abortion every year who have substantial prenatal development. A decision in that case is expected in June 2022. “We are extremely pleased at the passage of HB 1280. We commend Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan and thank those Senate and House members who supported this landmark bill,” said Dr. Joe Pojman, Texas Alliance for Life’s executive director. “To whatever extent the Supreme Court allows states to protect unborn babies from abortion — whether at 15 weeks, six weeks, or at conception — the Human Life Protection Act will go into effect to the same extent.”
- [There has never been an antiabortion law like the one just passed in Texas | The Lily](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/there-has-never-been-an-antiabortion-law-like-the-one-just-passed-in-texas-the-lily/) - The Lilith Fund was founded in 2001, when Democratic legislators still held the Texas House. Things were different then, said Joe Pojman, the executive director of another antiabortion group, Texas Alliance for Life. In the early 2000s, antiabortion groups in Texas weren’t nearly as effective as they are today. Only one antiabortion law passed in the state in 2001, compared to 10 in 2017 and five in 2019. Pojman has been campaigning against abortion since 1987. That year, he started pushing for a law that required minors to notify their parents before they could have an abortion. “They didn’t need permission, just notification,” he said. “It was a very modest law.” Still, he said, it took 12 years to pass. Since then, there have been ups and downs for the antiabortion movement in Texas, he said. He thought it had reached a turning point in 2013, when the legislature passed a law requiring all abortion providers to have hospital admitting privileges. When the law took effect, along with other restrictions on abortion clinics, approximately half of all abortion clinics in Texas were forced to close. The law made it all the way to the Supreme Court before it was struck down in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt. Now, Pojman tries not to be overly optimistic. Texas Alliance for Life is “neutral” on the Heartbeat Act, he said, because he feels confident it won’t make it through the courts. Other antiabortion lobbyists, like Seago, are not so cautious. The mood is certainly far more hopeful this session, Pojman said as he looked around the Capitol Grill, the cafeteria inside the Texas Capitol. Conservative lawmakers and lobbyists had abandoned their masks, strategizing together over lunch. After Republicans in Texas got clobbered in the 2018 elections, when former U.S. congressman Beto O’Rourke (D-Tex.) coaxed new Democratic voters to the polls, “there was fear in the air,” Pojman said. When six other states passed six- or eight-week abortion bans in 2019, Republican legislators in Texas hung back, worried they might lose more seats if they came down hard on abortion. All that changed after the 2020 election, Pojman said, when Democrats across the country fixated on turning Texas blue. Democratic money poured into the state — but Republicans only lost one seat, held by the lone Republican who supported abortion rights. “That blue wave came into Texas, crashed on the rocks and went nowhere,” Pojman said. This year, there is a mounting feeling that Texas should go big on antiabortion legislation, he said, to “show the Supreme Court that, down here in Texas, we’re pro-life.” “The fear is gone,” he said — and legislators are willing to try anything.
- [Near-Complete Ban on Abortion Is Signed Into Law in Texas | The New York Times](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/near-complete-ban-on-abortion-is-signed-into-law-in-texas-the-new-york-times/) - Joe Pojman, the executive director with the Texas Alliance for Life, an anti-abortion advocacy group, said the new law would face difficult legal challenges, but it nonetheless left him optimistic about the direction of the anti-abortion movement. He pointed to the growing number of states and localities that have passed restrictive measures.
- [Abortion rights groups prepare for legal action after Gov. Abbott signs ‘heartbeat’ bill into law | KXAN](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-rights-groups-prepare-for-legal-action-after-gov-abbott-signs-heartbeat-bill-into-law-kxan/) - “It’s making a strong statement that we think that the unborn child, whose heart is beating, and even before, should be protected by the state of Texas,” said Joe Pojman, Ph.D., executive director of Texas Alliance for Life.
- [200 Local Churches Help Lubbock, Texas, Become a Sanctuary City for the Unborn | ChurchLeaders](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/200-local-churches-help-lubbock-texas-become-a-sanctuary-city-for-the-unborn-churchleaders/) - Despite the fact that many pro-lifers are celebrating the passing of the ordinance, there are some who argue it is an ineffective strategy for fighting abortion. Dr. Joe Pojman of the Texas Alliance for Life told the Avalanche-Journal that even though he applauds the efforts of those who have fought for the ordinance, he believes it will simply lead to a lot of expense and energy until it is finally determined to be unconstitutional. “A local ordinance or a state law that bans abortions immediately is not going to stop abortions,” he said. “It has been tried many times and none of those work. We need more votes on the Supreme Court who are willing to take a fresh look at Roe v. Wade.”
- [U.S. Supreme Court to take up abortion case with implications for Texas "Heartbeat Bill" | Spectrum News 1](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/u-s-supreme-court-to-take-up-abortion-case-with-implications-for-texas-heartbeat-bill-spectrum-news-1/) - The makeup of the court has anti-abortion advocates like Joe Pojman optimistic. “We think we have more votes on the Supreme Court, more justices who are willing to take a fresh look at the Roe v. Wade precedent and possibly untie the hands of the legislature so they can begin to protect unborn babies from abortion," said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. "I think it's not just possible, I think it's reasonably likely that Roe v. Wade will at least be significantly eroded, if not completely overturned. There may very well be a five justice majority to do that now," said Dale Carpenter, a constitutional law professor at Southern Methodist University. This legislative session, lawmakers passed bills increasing abortion restrictions in the state, including one that would ban abortions as early as six weeks, which is before most women know they are pregnant. It’s set to go to the Governor’s desk, where Abbott says he will sign it into law. “Acting through our elected officials, Texas has shown itself to be a very pro-life state," said Pojman. "We think that an unborn child is worthy of protection, and that is the right and the responsibility of the state of Texas."
- [https://foxsanantonio.com/](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/https-foxsanantonio-com/) - Thursday—the Texas Senate gave final approval for a controversial bill known as the “Heartbeat Bill.” “It’s a bill that would protect unborn children in the womb from abortion beginning when the heartbeat is detected which is around 6 weeks,” says Joe Pojman with the Texas Alliance for Life. Pojman says the bill is a novel concept—not just for Texas but the entire country. There are no criminal penalties for performing abortions after a heartbeat is detected. But it gives people the right to sue or file civil litigation against physicians who perform the procedure after that time frame. Critics say the time frame isn’t long enough-- as some women don’t know they're pregnant that early on. “I think the authors of the bill would argue the unborn child is still a person regardless of whether the mother knows the unborn child or not,” says Pojman. The final bill includes several amendments including in situations of rape and incest—the person who impregnates someone cannot sue a doctor. Amendments also specify doctors’ rights to defend their practice decisions in court. The bill is now headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk where he's signaled he'll sign it in the coming days. However, legal challenges are expected.
- [Celebration of Life speaker calls for pro-lifers to send Planned Parenthood a message | Midland Reporter Telegram](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/celebration-of-life-speaker-calls-for-pro-lifers-to-send-planned-parenthood-a-message-midland-reporter-telegram/) - "A Celebration of Life" brought out local leaders, including Mayor Patrick Payton and County Judge Terry Johnson. Payton talked about the unalienable rights that the unborn have and that "cold-blooded killing of humanity" is always wrong. Bishop Michael J. Sis, Diocese of San Angelo, reminded those in attendance were there to celebrate the gift of life and to hate the sin while loving the sinner. Joe Pojman of the Texas Alliance for Life said that action from those in the Texas Legislature have helped the number of abortions in Texas fall from around 77,000 in 2010 to 57,000 in 2017. Online: www.facebook.com/ChooseLifeMidland/
- [Fetal ‘heartbeat’ bill passes in Texas House; would ban abortions once heartbeat is detected | KXAN News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/fetal-heartbeat-bill-passes-in-texas-house-would-ban-abortions-once-heartbeat-is-detected-kxan-news/) - But pro-life groups said there are clinics that can help. “We have more than 200 pro-life pregnancy resource centers and all those services are free, and their goal is to make women have alternatives to abortion. Our goal is that no woman would seek an abortion because she has no alternatives,” Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life said Wednesday.
- [Debate around abortion continues in Texas, as Senate sends bills to House | KVEO Valley Central](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/debate-around-abortion-continues-in-texas-as-senate-sends-bills-to-house-kveo-valley-central/) - Supporters of these anti-abortion bills say the restrictions imposed in the bills will save lives. “It really shows a reverence and a prioritizing of protecting innocent human life while continuing to promote compassionate alternatives to abortion,” said Joe Pojam, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. ----- Pojam said his organization would continue to promote compassionate alternatives even if the bills become law. “If the state is allowed to protect unborn babies from abortion, those women have vast resources, and it’s just a question of letting them know that,” he said. He added that Texas Alliance for Life had resources available for pregnant mothers in need. For the seven bills to be signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott, they would first have to be passed by the majority Republican Texas State House of Representatives.
- [Why anti-abortion advocates think the Texas 'fetal heartbeat' bill can survive a court challenge | Austin American Statesman](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/why-anti-abortion-advocates-think-the-texas-fetal-heartbeat-bill-can-survive-a-court-challenge-austin-american-statesman/) - “That so-called blue wave came into Texas, and it crashed on the rocks and went nowhere,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, an anti-abortion advocacy group. “I think Republicans and pro-life Democrats understand that they will be rewarded at the polls in 2022 if they vote pro-life. So they can express their convictions by supporting these laws.” But unlike Seago and Texas Right to Life, Pojman said his organization only backs bills that it believes will survive a federal court challenge. “Some of the other bills, we’re not confident they’re surviving that,” he said. “We need to wait for the Supreme Court to change the terrible Roe v. Wade precedent to allow bills like that to go into effect.”
- [Texas Senate passes 7 bills aimed at restricting access to abortion | Fox 7 Austin](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-senate-passes-7-bills-aimed-at-restricting-access-to-abortion-fox-7-austin/) - AUSTIN, Texas - The Texas Senate has passed seven bills aimed at restricting access to abortions in Texas. "We need to protect that unborn child and the mother, and that's the goal of what the legislature is doing this time," said Dr. Joe Pojman, executive director for Texas Alliance for Life. The Texas Senate has given the okay to seven House bills aimed at restricting, and possibly even banning, abortions in the state. These bills will be turned over to the House for approval, but for Dr. Pojman this is a win. "I've been lobbying for more than 30 years; I never see a day like we've had in the Texas Senate. We need those safety regulations in place that protect a woman who's having an abortion in Texas. Texas Alliance for Life, we're a pro-life organization, we want to protect unborn babies," he said.
- [Texas advocacy groups sound off as Senate approves anti-abortion bills | CBS Austin](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-advocacy-groups-sound-off-as-senate-approves-anti-abortion-bills-cbs-austin/) - AUSTIN, Texas — Six pieces of anti-abortion legislation in Texas has officially crossed a major hurdle in the path to becoming law. “I think a compassionate society, really wants to protect both the mother and the unborn child, and I think the Texas Senate has done that today,” said Joe Pojman. Pojman is the Executive Director of the Texas Alliance for Life, a statewide pro-life non-profit organization advocating for anti-abortion measures like the ones passed by senate leaders on Tuesday. “Our society is better than abortion,” said Pojman. While Texas House leaders must still vote on these bills before reaching Governor Greg Abbott’s desk, a number of pro-choice organizations are already sounding off. Concerns particularly center around SB-8, the bill that would ban abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, which could mean as early as six weeks following conception. In a press release, Avow Texas, a pro-choice advocacy non-profit said in part: Let’s be clear, SB 8 is the most dangerous six-week abortion ban this country has seen. Not only is this bill a complete ban on abortion, but it also is a backdoor attempt to intimidate and harass doctors and patients by creating a way for frivolous and harassing civil lawsuits to be filed. That means any person or any organization with an anti-abortion agenda could sue a patient, doctor, or advocacy organization under this bill. The legislation does not have exceptions for victims of rape or incest. Only women with life threatening medical conditions could get an abortion after a fetal heartbeat is detected. Pojman says supports the legislation as it is written. “Rape is an absolutely terrible thing, but the unborn child is an innocent victim and that child should not have to pay the price for the father,” said Pojman.
- [Pro Life Legislation: 3 Critical Bills Pass In The Texas Senate | KPRC 950 iHeartRadio](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pro-life-legislation-3-critical-bills-pass-in-the-texas-senate-kprc-950-iheartradio/) - they also passed SB 9, which is a 'trigger bill', which would basically most abortions in Texas -if- the Supreme Court overturns Roe vs. Wade, which some say could happen either during this session, or next. Dr. Joe Pojman of the Texas Alliance For Life also told KTRH it truly was a historic day for Texas. "We have not seen a day like this to my memory, and I have been working in the Texas legislature on the life issue for more than 3 decades." The measures will now head to the Texas House for approval, where they are expected to pass, before moving on to Governor Greg Abbott to sign in to law.
- [A 'real opportunity' to protect lives | One News Now](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/a-real-opportunity-to-protect-lives-one-news-now/) - The state's legislature just recently launched its 20-week biennial session with the introduction of a trigger law titled the Human Life Protection Act of 2021 that would completely ban abortion in Texas if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns its 1973 precedent. "That means if the Supreme Court takes some cases that are before them now and rules to allow states to truly protect unborn babies throughout pregnancy in a matter of months, Texas could have a complete ban on abortion," explains Joe Pojman of the Texas Alliance for Life. Considering the fact that the state has a recorded 60,000 abortions a year, the law could save many lives. "Those numbers are way down from previous years, but still, we have an opportunity now to protect tens of thousands of lives every year from the tragedy of abortion," Pojman says, noting that the mothers and the families are included in that. "This is a real opportunity to do what the pro-life movement has dreamed about for many years." If the nation's high court does overturn or significantly alter Roe v. Wade, Texas would become the 11th state with a trigger law banning abortion ready to go into effect. Arkansas, which passed a trigger law two years ago, is in the process of going even a step further: declaring abortion outright illegal.
- [The Texas Lege Always Debates Abortion. This Year It Will Do So With More Vigor. | Texas Monthly](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/the-texas-lege-always-debates-abortion-this-year-it-will-do-so-with-more-vigor-texas-monthly/) - It certainly felt that way on Saturday, when hundreds of “right to life” proponents gathered outside the Capitol for a protest marking the forty-eighth anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Some joined a line of honking vehicles proceeding down Congress Avenue and held signs through open sunroofs, while others congregated on the sidewalk and chanted slogans including “Hey-hey, ho-ho, Roe v. Wade has got to go.” In the crowd, a pair of middle-school girls jointly yelled “Abortion is murder!” and waved signs at passing drivers, jumping around as if they were at a Justin Bieber concert. Some ardent anti-abortion advocates, such as Joe Pojman, who helped organize the rally and leads the nonprofit Texas Alliance for Life, are not convinced that the U.S. Supreme Court has shifted enough ideologically to overturn Roe, but they’d still be happy if the high court unravels the precedent a little. “We don’t think it’s likely the Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade in total anytime soon,” said Pojman. “We’re not sure that the court is ready.” He wants state lawmakers to prepare for the moment it is.
- [Satanists promoting modern-day child sacrifice | One News Now](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/satanists-promoting-modern-day-child-sacrifice/) - "Even the very liberal Supreme Court decades ago said that people do not have a religious right to abortion," responds Joe Pojman of Texas Alliance for Life. "And their facts are entirely wrong; every pregnancy-related death is a terrible tragedy, but the reality is those are very rare. And unlike the claims of these Satanists, it is not a leading cause of death for women of any age." As for the claim that abortion saves lives, the pro-lifer points out that every successful abortion ends the life of a child in the womb, and he submits that killing preborn children is the Satanists' modern-day form of child sacrifice. "It's very frightening that these people think that taking the life of an unborn child is somehow a religious right or it should be part of some kind of weird and terrible religious service," Pojman submits. "It goes against everything we hold dear in our country. Unborn children should be protected by law; their deaths should not be sanctioned by law."
- [Medicaid not directly linked to abortions in Texas | Politifact](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/medicaid-not-directly-linked-to-abortions-in-texas/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for life — which is backing a proposal to ban abortion beginning at fertilization (Texas law bans abortions after 20 weeks) — argues that Planned Parenthood places women on a pathway that, for many, ultimately leads to abortion. Although "it’s difficult to make a causal relationship," Pojman argues that many women seeking pregnancy-related services at Planned Parenthood are ultimately getting referred to Planned Parenthood abortion facilities. "There’s definitely referrals going on," he said. "That’s certainly part of Planned Parenthood’s practices — is to refer women for abortions." And women who are seeking non-pregnancy related health services build a "client relationship" with Planned Parenthood. Then, if those women later become pregnant, Pojman said, "they know who to call." "A woman searching for breast or cervical cancer screening or high blood pressure screening, if they do a pregnancy test on her and she's positive, then they'd do a referral to their abortion facility," he said. However, because medical referral information is protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Pojman said he hasn’t seen any records showing this connection. "It’s reasonable to believe that fewer women going to Planned Parenthood facilities for any reason will likely result in fewer abortions," he said. Planned Parenthood spokesperson Sarah Wheat says that none of these claims have factual basis. A standard component of family planning services is providing nondirective pregnancy counseling, Wheat said. All patients are informed of all of their legal and medical options. "Providing patients with referrals for all of their medical options is not unique to Planned Parenthood," Wheat said. Furthermore, Pojman’s argument ignores the fact that many women rely on Planned Parenthood to obtain contraception and avoid unwanted pregnancies, said Aiken. According to Planned Parenthood’s own data, 82,400 Texas women received birth control through Planned Parenthood last year. Abortion referrals "seems to be exactly what would be precipitated by kicking Planned Parenthood out of Medicaid," Aiken said. "If there are no Medicaid funds to help low-income patients get contraception, I would imagine that more abortion referrals would be necessary precisely because of the lack of funding." Healthy Texas Women Pojman said Texas’ own family planning services program could easily absorb the 8,800 Planned Parenthood Medicaid patients. Created by the Legislature, Healthy Texas Women launched in 2016 to provide family planning and health care services to low-income women. It served 173,000 women in 2018, the most recent year for which data is available.
- [Republican lawmakers push to make Texas’ anti-abortion laws among the most restrictive in the nation | Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/republican-lawmakers-push-to-make-texas-anti-abortion-laws-among-the-most-restrictive-in-the-nation-texas-tribune/) - And on Jan. 22 — 48 years after the landmark Roe v. Wade decision — two “trigger” bills were filed that would ban abortion in Texas if the Supreme Court overturned the case or otherwise altered abortion laws. Another bill could ban abortion after 12 weeks. “Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are at the very center of what it means to be an American,” state Sen. Angela Paxton, R-McKinney, one of the bill authors, said in a statement. “I believe there always has been and always will be energy from Texans to promote and protect life.” Advocates of abortion rights fear the tone already set augurs a fierce fight about the procedure during a time when the pandemic has limited the public’s ability to voice concerns within the Capitol. ------------------- Joe Pojman, who leads another anti-abortion group called Texas Alliance for Life, is more reticent to pass laws that would be blocked by the courts and not enforced. Legal losses can also empower advocates of abortion access and can be costly. When the Supreme Court ruled against Texas' attempt to impose additional regulations on abortion providers in 2016, the state was ordered to pay more than $2 million. Pojman thinks the odds that anti-abortion bills gain traction are “substantially higher” this year than in the 2019 legislative session, which focused on bread-and-butter issues like school finance and property taxes — and came just months after Democrats picked up a dozen House seats in the Nov. 2018 elections.
- [Supporters for Texas Rally for Life gather at 11th and Congress Avenue to protest abortions | Austin American Statesman](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/supporters-for-texas-rally-for-life-gather-at-11th-and-congress-avenue-to-protest-abortions-austin-american-statesman/) - Supporters for Texas Rally for Life gathered on 11th and Congress Avenue to protest for a complete ban on abortions beginning at fertilization. The 2021 Texas Rally for Life included a caravan of vehicles decked out with anti-abortion slogans.
- [‘Texas Rally for Life’ caravan draws hundreds to state Capitol in Austin | KXAN News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-rally-for-life-caravan-draws-hundreds-to-state-capitol-in-austin-kxan-news/) - AUSTIN (KXAN) — Hundreds showed up to participate in the 2021 Texas Rally for Life caravan on Saturday, to protest the legality of abortion in the United States. Some Central Texans joined the line of drivers going around the Texas State Capitol, honking their horns and displaying signs on their vehicles. Others gathered in front of Capitol grounds with signs that read “Abolish Abortion” and “We are the pro-life generation.”
- [Austin pro-life rally and car caravan mark the anniversary of Roe v. Wade | KABB Fox San Antonio](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/austin-pro-life-rally-and-car-caravan-mark-the-anniversary-of-roe-v-wade-kabb-fox-san-antonio/) - The 48th anniversary of Roe v. Wade brought protestors and a caravan of cars to the Texas Capitol on Saturday. A long line of cars inched their way up Congress Avenue with horns and shouts making the pro-life message clear. The caravan circled downtown Austin to kick off the Texas Rally for Life. Before the drivers made a lap, others gathered at the Texas Capitol to denounce the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion in the United States. “We are hopeful, but we are not certain that the Supreme Court may be willing to take a fresh look at Roe unencumbered by precedent and give our legislators more latitude to protect unborn children before viability,” said Dr. Joe Pojman, Founder of Texas Alliance for Life. Pro-life advocates called on the Texas Legislature to be ready for possible abortion rights changes. They say that includes passing the Human Life Protection Act. “When Roe is overturned, and I believe Roe will be overturned very soon, as soon as that happens innocent children are protected in the womb immediately as soon as that happens. That’s what the Human Life Protection Act will do,” said Abby Johnson, a former Planned Parenthood Director.
- [Waco: Pro-Life rally held outside Planned Parenthood | KWTX Waco](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/waco-pro-life-rally-held-outside-planned-parenthood-kwtx-waco/) - This weekend, to accommodate for COVID, pro-life leaders across the state held revamped rallies for the annual ‘Texas Rally for Life’ in various cities including Waco. Even during a pandemic, John Pisciotta and dozens won’t give up the fight against abortion and Planned Parenthood.
- ['Texas Rally for Life' draws demonstrators to State Capitol | KVUE News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-rally-for-life-draws-demonstrators-to-state-capitol-kvue-news/) - Starting at 2 p.m., a livestream began from a stage within sight of the Capitol. Those continuing to caravan can listen to the event's broadcast on The Bridge at 101.1 FM and 1120 AM. A recorded message from Gov. Greg Abbott was shown and a special proclamation was read. Other notable speakers included State Sen. Donna Campbell (R-New Braunfels), Bishop Joe Vasquez with the Catholic Diocese of Austin and Abby Johnson, a former clinic director for Planned Parenthood. Participating organizations included the Texas Alliance for Life, Young Conservatives of Texas and dozens of others. The Texas Handmaids, a pro-choice nonprofit organization, were counter-protesting the Texas Rally for Life on Saturday.
- ['Texas Rally for Life' taking place at Capitol and virtually | KABB San Antonio](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-rally-for-life-taking-place-at-capitol-and-virtually-kabb-san-antonio/) - The 2021 Texas Rally for Life is being held at the Capitol and virtually Saturday afternoon. Organizers say people are gathering to protest the U.S. Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade ruling, which legalized abortion nationwide. It was decided nearly 50 years ago on Jan. 22, 1973. The event is being held from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Starting at 2 p.m., a livestream will begin from near the Capitol. The livestream will be broadcast on The Bridge at 101.1 FM and 1120 AM. A recorded message from Gov. Greg Abbott will be shown. Other speakers include State Sen. Donna Campbell (R-New Braunfels), Bishop Joe Vasquez with the Catholic Diocese of Austin and Abby Johnson, a former Planned Parenthood director. A special proclamation will also be read. Those who want to participate in the caravan should gather at the designated parking garages at 14th Street and San Jacinto Boulevard. Vehicles will leave from the garages starting at 1:30 p.m. to start a 30-minute loop around the city and the Capitol. More than forty organizations are participating, including Texas Alliance for Life, Texas Values and Young Conservatives of Texas.
- ['Texas Rally for Life' draws demonstrators to State Capitol | KAGS](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-rally-for-life-draws-demonstrators-to-state-capitol-kags/) - Starting at 2 p.m., a livestream began from a stage within sight of the Capitol. Those continuing to caravan can listen to the event's broadcast on The Bridge at 101.1 FM and 1120 AM. A recorded message from Gov. Greg Abbott was shown and a special proclamation was read. Other notable speakers included State Sen. Donna Campbell (R-New Braunfels), Bishop Joe Vasquez with the Catholic Diocese of Austin and Abby Johnson, a former clinic director for Planned Parenthood. Participating organizations included the Texas Alliance for Life, Young Conservatives of Texas and dozens of others.
- [Texas Alliance for Life holds pro-life caravan instead of annual march | Fox 7 News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-alliance-for-life-holds-pro-life-caravan-instead-of-annual-march-fox-7-news/) - For the past 30 years, Texas Alliance for Life has held its Texas Rally for Life. Instead of having its annual march, this year the group held a caravan. "We're very excited to have our Texas rally for life. Here at the Capitol in Austin," said Amy O’Donnell with Texas Alliance for Life. In 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court made the landmark decision in the case of Roe v. Wade. The Texas Alliance for Life’s rally is put on in opposition of it. "Just as a way to memorialize the event and to recognize all the lives that have been lost. Over 62 million lives have been lost since Roe v. Wade passage, and so we're here to speak up for those babies," said O’Donnell.
- [Texas abortion opponents vow a major push in 2021. It's our No. 4 issue of the legislative session. | Austin American Statesman](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-abortion-opponents-vow-a-major-push-in-2021-its-our-no-4-issue-of-the-legislative-session-austin-american-statesman/) - Another proposal, backed by Texas Alliance for Life, would ban abortion beginning at fertilization. Abortion bills have produced some of the Legislature's most hard-fought, intense confrontations for more than a decade. This year promises to be no exception.
- ['A crisis moment': States, advocates brace for new fight over abortion rights | NBC News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/a-crisis-moment-states-advocates-brace-for-new-fight-over-abortion-rights-nbc-news/) - In Texas, where Republicans control the Legislature and the governorship, lawmakers have filed a flurry of bills to prohibit access. One measure, HB 69, would outlaw abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy except when the woman's life is at risk. Current state law prohibits abortions after 20 weeks. Texas legislators are also considering a so-called trigger law, which would ban abortion if the Supreme Court were to overturn Roe v. Wade. At least 10 states have passed similar measures, including Arkansas, Kentucky and Louisiana. "Folks are feeling emboldened," said Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life. "There is general optimism that something can get done, and the legislators want to show the world that they are pro-life."
- [Texas Senate panel weighs banning abortion in 2021 | Austin American Statesman](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-senate-panel-weighs-banning-abortion-in-2021-austin-american-statesman/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, testified that his organization will be pushing the Human Life Protection Act, which would set "a complete ban on abortion beginning at fertilization" if allowed by the Supreme Court. If the high court chisels away at abortion rights, perhaps by approving Mississippi's currently challenged law ending abortion at 15 weeks, the act would implement the 15-week ban in Texas, Pojman said. "Texas needs a law to ban abortions to the extent allowable," he told the committee. Until the Supreme Court acts, heartbeat bills and other legislation to severely limit when abortions are allowed will continue to be overturned by lower courts, "saving no lives," Pojman said.
- [Austin’s Top News – December 4, 2020 | KLBJ News Radio](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/austins-top-news-december-4-2020-klbj-news-radio/) - Anti-abortion groups Anti-abortion groups in Texas are hoping to capitalize off of President Trump’s success filling the U. S Supreme Court. Dr. Joe Pojman with the Texas Alliance for Life says their top priority in the upcoming state legislature is to make abortion against state law. “We are hopeful that the Supreme Court will take a fresh look at Roe vs. Wade. We don’t know if that’s gonna happen, but when and to the extent that it happens, this bill will be ready to bring into effect,” says Pojman. Sarah Wheat of Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas says their top priority is to expand access to health care for low income and uninsured Texas women.
- [Experts: Amid COVID pandemic, more patients travel to CT for abortions | New Haven Register](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/experts-amid-covid-pandemic-more-patients-travel-to-ct-for-abortions-new-haven-register/) - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott “issued an order that said all non-essential health care providers had to stop provision of care,” Mariappuram said, adding that state Attorney General Ken Paxton announced soon after that abortion services were included in that category. Requests for comment placed with the communications offices for Abbott and Paxton were not returned. However, Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, defended the order. “It was not targeted to abortion, and it was not a ban. It was a postponement for at most one month,” Pojman said. “We thought that the abortion providers needed to postpone those non-emergency procedures, just like everyone else.” When the order was issued, according to Pojman, the state did not know how bad the pandemic would get and wanted to conserve personal protective equipment. He also noted the courts upheld the restriction.
- [Republicans Add at Least 13 Conservative Women to House So Far | The New American](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/republicans-add-at-least-13-conservative-women-to-house-so-far-the-new-american/) - Joe Pojman, founder of the Texas Alliance for Life, has an agenda that he hopes will get traction in the new Congress: Number one is a complete ban on abortion, The Human Life Protection Act. It would protect unborn babies beginning at fertilization, and it would go into effect when and to the extent that the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
- [Pro-lifers Grateful for Election Wins | One News Now](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pro-lifers-grateful-for-election-wins-one-news-now/) - Meanwhile, one of the most pro-life states in the union has good reason to look forward to their next legislative session. Texas is celebrating the state Senate's pro-life-dominated election results. In the Texas House, pro-life Republicans have retained their majority, which means a House speaker who is strong on the life issue will be elected to serve in that capacity. Joe Pojman of the Texas Alliance for Life hopes both chambers will deal with certain measures in January. "Number one is a complete ban on abortion, The Human Life Protection Act," he details. "It would protect unborn babies beginning at fertilization, and it would go into effect when and to the extent that the Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade." Pojman believes the court has enough conservative and life-affirming justices to do just that. "We also must preserve promotion and funding for compassionate alternatives to abortion, including adoption," he adds. "Texas is doing a much better job of that than any other state in the country."
- [Presumptive Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan Will Face Choppy Waters in Difficult Legislative Session | Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/presumptive-texas-house-speaker-dade-phelan-will-face-choppy-waters-in-difficult-legislative-session-dallas-morning-news/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life which opposes abortion, said his group was not among those criticizing Phelan, a Catholic, as too soft on conservative issues. “We’re not part of that conversation,” Pojman said. “We think he’ll be very pro-life.”
- [Pro-lifers grateful for election wins](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pro-lifers-grateful-for-election-wins/) - PRO-LIFEPro-lifers grateful for election winsFriday, November 6, 2020 | Charlie Butts (OneNewsNow.com) FacebookTwitterEmailMore30 English pro-life balloonTuesday's election results are sending a strong pro-life message to the U.S. House. As the pro-life Susan B. Anthony List watches numbers on undecided races, spokeswoman Prudence Robertson says there are already reasons to celebrate. "Several of our endorsed candidates have won," she tells OneNewsNow. "There are 13 new pro-life women that have been elected to the House ... there are eight races still to be called, and a lot of them are looking really good. 11 new pro-life women incumbents have won re-election." Radical abortion proponents still hold the majority in the House, but Robertson says the Democrats are taking notice Robertson "It's a stunning blow to Nancy Pelosi and her pro-abortion agenda," the pro-lifer asserts. "The message to Democrats is that we are not going to continue to let their extremism go unnoticed in the House, and we want them to work with us to pass common-sense limits on abortion that we in the pro-life movement have been working so hard to promote for so long." In addition, Susan B. Anthony List was watching hotly-contested Senate races, including Cindy-Hyde Smith (R) of Mississippi and Joni Ernst of Iowa (R) -- both of whom handily won their re-election bids. Also, pro-life Cynthia Lummis (R) is being welcomed to serve as a new U.S. senator from Wyoming. Meanwhile, one of the most pro-life states in the union has good reason to look forward to their next legislative session. Texas is celebrating the state Senate's pro-life-dominated election results. In the Texas House, pro-life Republicans have retained their majority, which means a House speaker who is strong on the life issue will be elected to serve in that capacity. Joe Pojman of the Texas Alliance for Life hopes both chambers will deal with certain measures in January. Pojman "Number one is a complete ban on abortion, The Human Life Protection Act," he details. "It would protect unborn babies beginning at fertilization, and it would go into effect when and to the extent that the Supreme Court overturns Roe vs Wade." Pojman believes the court has enough conservative and life-affirming justices to do just that. "We also must preserve promotion and funding for compassionate alternatives to abortion, including adoption," he adds. "Texas is doing a much better job of that than any other state in the country." From the pro-life perspective, other positives from the election include Senator John Cornyn's (R-TX) re-election and President Trump winning Texas' 38 Electoral College votes.
- [Republicans Add at Least 13 Conservative Women to House So Far](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/republicans-add-at-least-13-conservative-women-to-house-so-far/) - Joe Pojman, founder of the Texas Alliance for Life, has an agenda that he hopes will get traction in the new Congress: Number one is a complete ban on abortion, The Human Life Protection Act. It would protect unborn babies beginning at fertilization, and it would go into effect when and to the extent that the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
- [Statehouse Seats Are Up for Grabs, and With Them, Great Power | The New York Times](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/statehouse-seats-are-up-for-grabs-and-with-them-great-power-the-new-york-times/) - Abortion is another example. Joe Pojman, the executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, said his organization was focused not just on helping Mr. Trump win the state, but also on the down-ballot races for the Texas House, which Democrats hope to flip. If that happens, Mr. Pojman said, “it would be very difficult to advance our agenda.” One goal, he said, is a “trigger law” that would ban abortion in the state if and when Roe v. Wade is overturned. The new composition of the Supreme Court is seen as having made such a reversal more of a possibility, and similar bills have passed in other Republican-controlled states.
- [Public Vote on Lubbock Abortion Ordinance Growing More Likely | Lubbock Avalanche-Journal](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/public-vote-on-lubbock-abortion-ordinance-growing-more-likely-lubbock-avalanche-journal/) - Is it constitutional? Dr. Joe Pojman of Texas Alliance for Life, a statewide non-profit organization of people committed to protecting the fundamental right to life from conception until natural death, according to its website, is a statewide pro-life figure who came out against the ordinance earlier this week. Pojman applauded the movement and the overall effort. He said he's vehemently opposed to Planned Parenthood coming to Lubbock and hopes the citizens of Lubbock continue to protest it, and that the protesters are successful in closing Planned Parenthood's doors. He said the State of Texas provides resources for women's health services available outside of Planned Parenthood. Pojman said he strongly respects State Sen. Charles Perry, the Lubbock Republican who's helping lead the ordinance; Pojman said Perry earned their "Courageous Defense of Life" award. However, Pojman believes this ordinance will not save a single baby from an abortion, and says there's a risk this ordinance moves the pro-life cause backwards, not forwards. Pojman said there's a right way to fight for pro-life causes, and he said that's done at the federal and state level, not the city. If this passes, Pojman expects the city to lose money and time defending the ordinance until it gets ruled unconstitutional. "As someone who has been around on the scene for more than three decades, I do not expect to see any silver bullet that is going to end the practice of abortions," Pojman said. "A local ordinance or a state law that bans abortions immediately is not going to stop abortions. It has been tried many times and none of those work. We need more votes on the Supreme Court who are willing to take a fresh look at Roe v. Wade." Pojman said the courts will not let states or municipalities ban abortions under Roe v. Wade. He said that's the reality, and he called that reality awful and tragic.
- [Austin City Council Allots $250K for ‘Abortion Access’ While Cutting $150 Million From Police Budget | Christian News Network](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/austin-city-council-allots-250k-for-abortion-access-while-cutting-150-million-from-police-budget-christian-news-network/) - Joe Pojman of the Texas Alliance for Life lamented the funding in a statement, remarking in part, “The City of Austin continues to brashly work around the state law passed in 2019, banning contracts between government entities and abortion providers and their affiliates.” “This blatant disregard for the intent of the legislature and the governor shows how detached this Council is from the vast majority of our taxpayers who do not want their tax dollars funding abortion in any way, shape, or form.” He said that City Council missed an opportunity to rather fund crisis pregnancy centers that offer help and hope to abortion-minded mothers, “as there more than a dozen life-affirming agencies located within the Austin City limits.”
- [Abortion Fight Evolves, Overshadowed in 2020 but With Huge Stakes | The New York Times](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-fight-evolves-overshadowed-in-2020-but-with-huge-stakes-the-new-york-times/) - “Texas has an abundance of pro-life voters, and our goal is to get them excited about the pro-life candidates on the ballot and turn them out to vote,” said Joe Pojman, the executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life. “Voters who are concerned about the life issue are not going to be deterred because of natural disasters or the economy.”
- [Trump’s Supreme Court Judges Both Voted to Uphold Pro-Life Law Saving Babies From Abortion | LifeNews](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/trumps-supreme-court-judges/) - “The Supreme Court needs more justices willing to take a fresh look at Roe like those appointed by President Donald Trump,” said Joe Pojman of Texas Alliance for Life. “Our organization will continue to urge voters to re-elect President Trump.”
- [Supreme Court Strikes Down Restrictive Louisiana Abortion Law | Houston Press](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/houston-press/) - Texas Alliance for Life Executive Director Joe Pojman expressed disappointment, but made sure to declare it wasn’t a major setback for the pro-life movement since it only upheld the Supreme Court’s previous ruling in the Whole Woman’s Health case. In a prepared statement, Pojman said that while the impact of Monday’s ruling “is not lost on us,” their end goal remains clear. “The Supreme Court’s unjust Roe v. Wade precedent must be reconsidered from an unbiased perspective,” he said.
- [U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Louisiana Abortion Law | WBAP](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/june-medical-v-russo/) - “In the instance that a woman has a complication with an abortion and has to be rushed to an emergency room at a nearby hospital, that doctor should be able to follow her and continue treating the patient,” said Texas Alliance for Life Director Joe Pojman. Pojman said the 5 to 4 vote was disappointing, however, it’s not a setback. “We have lost no ground. The rule requiring doctors who perform abortions to have hospital privileges in Louisiana, Texas, and other states, reasonable as it is, cannot be enforced today just as it could not be enforced prior to this ruling. Abortion facilities can continue to challenge safety regulations that clearly benefit the women they claim to represent. Additionally, there was no expectation the Court would overrule Roe v. Wade today because Louisiana did not ask for that,’ said Pojman. Pojman said Texas tried to pass a similar law in 2013, but that was also shut down. “So abortion providers are flourishing in Texas and there are more than a dozen that operate with very low safety standards,”he said. Pojman said Texas has over 50,00 abortions every year and notes women should be able to receive emergent medical care in the case of an emergency. “The only way we can change this is to get more Justices on the Supreme Court to take a fresh look at Roe vs Wade and that will only happen if Donald Trump gets re-elected as president,” said Pojman. Pojman said the Supreme Court’s unjust Roe v. Wade precedent must be reconsidered from an unbiased perspective.
- [The fight over Texas’ abortion ban during the COVID-19 pandemic is over, but what did it all mean?](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/the-fight-over-texas-abortion-ban-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-is-over-but-what-did-it-all-mean/) - Meanwhile, anti-abortion groups say state leaders, who are beginning to reopen the economy, had a legitimate interest in protecting public health. “We’re really grateful to the governor for issuing these executive orders that have been intended to protect the public and the medical providers serving the public,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance For Life.
- [TEXAS ENDS EMERGENCY BAN ON ELECTIVE ABORTIONS, BUT QUESTIONS REMAIN | Catholic News Agency](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-ends-emergency-ban-on-elective-abortions-but-questions-remain-catholic-news-agency/) - In an April 24 video, Texas Alliance for Life director Joe Pojman praised the delay on elective surgeries as “decisive action” to delay the spread of the coronavirus and part of “a strategy that has worked.” Pojman cited Texas’ relatively low COVID-19 rates compared to large states and its hospitals’ continued capacity to treat patients. As of Friday afternoon, there were over 22,800 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Texas, including over 590 deaths. About 9,000 people are estimated to have recovered, statistics from the Texas Department of Health said. “We believe Gov. Abbott’s actions have protected the public and especially health care workers from the coronavirus,” Pojman said. He stressed the importance of Fifth Circuit Court’s order to “delay all abortions, surgical and drug induced, except for the handful that would not be possible to delay.” “Meanwhile many abortion providers appeared to violate that order and performed a number of abortions across Texas, when those should have been delayed,” Pojman added. “We are addressing that issue now.”
- [Texas and Ohio Include Abortion as Medical Procedures That Must Be Delayed | New York Times](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-and-ohio-include-abortion-as-medical-procedures-that-must-be-delayed-new-york-times/) - “The bottom line is, these abortions must be delayed,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, one of the state’s main anti-abortion groups. He said Texas was not “singling out any particular procedure or any segment of the health care industry.”
- [‘Overwhelmed and Frustrated’: What It’s Like Trying to Get an Abortion in Texas | The New York Times](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/overwhelmed-and-frustrated-what-its-like-trying-to-get-an-abortion-in-texas-the-new-york-times/) - Joe Pojman, who heads the Texas Alliance for Life, said in an email that “abortion providers should not get special treatment that puts health care providers fighting Covid-19 and their patients at unnecessary risk.” Getting an abortion, not easy in many states under ordinary circumstances, has become even harder in recent weeks. But the clinics, and much of the medical community, say that abortion is time-sensitive and that it could be months before emergency measures are lifted.
- [Court allows medication abortions in Texas during pandemic | Associated Press](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/court-allows-medication-abortions-in-texas-during-pandemic-associated-press/) - Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday on the court’s ruling. Texas Alliance for Life issued a written statement calling on abortion providers to follow the original order to free up doctors and supplies. “The most recent order fails to recognize the danger abortion providers pose to the public by refusing to comply with Governor Abbott’s executive order in the same way other providers of non-immediately medically necessary surgeries and procedures have done,” said Texas Alliance for Life Executive Director Joe Pojman.
- [Texas banned abortion during the pandemic, but she got one anyway. How the legal battle is creating confusion for clinics. | The Eagle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-banned-abortion-during-the-pandemic-but-she-got-one-anyway-how-the-legal-battle-is-creating-confusion-for-clinics-the-eagle/) - In an interview on Friday with the executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, Paxton said he found it “a little shocking” that abortion providers were continuing with their suit against the state. “This is the only group of doctors and providers that have fought it,” Paxton said. “They’re not getting treated any differently. I will admit this is very inconvenient, it's not easy for anybody, but they're saying no, we're special, we don't need to be treated like everybody else, we should be treated better.”
- [Texas abortion providers ask U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on legal battle over pandemic order | Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-abortion-providers-ask-u-s-supreme-court-to-weigh-in-on-legal-battle-over-pandemic-order-dallas-morning-news/) - Abbott’s order also halted routine dermatological, ophthalmological and dental procedures, and Paxton has argued in court that abortion providers don’t have a right to special treatment. “No one was being singled out for worse treatment or better treatment," he told the anti-abortion group Texas Alliance For Life in a video interview on Friday. “It’s just that the abortion industry was the only group that wanted to be relieved of those restrictions.”
- [Texas banned abortion during the pandemic, but she got one anyway. How the legal battle is creating confusion for clinics | Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-banned-abortion-during-the-pandemic-but-she-got-one-anyway-how-the-legal-battle-is-creating-confusion-for-clinics-texas-tribune/) - In an interview Friday with the executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, Paxton said he found it “a little shocking” that abortion providers were continuing with their suit against the state. “This is the only group of doctors and providers that have fought it,” Paxton said. “They’re not getting treated any differently. I will admit this is very inconvenient, it's not easy for anybody, but they're saying no, we're special, we don't need to be treated like everybody else, we should be treated better.”
- [Texas clinics ask U.S. Supreme Court to block Gov. Abbott’s coronavirus abortion ban | Fort Worth Star Telegram](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-clinics-ask-u-s-supreme-court-to-block-gov-abbotts-coronavirus-abortion-ban-fort-worth-star-telegram/) - Joe Pojman, the executive director of the anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life, said that with the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases projected to rise, healthcare providers’ highest priority must be treating patients who test positive and whose lives are at risk. “That is a reality and these abortion providers need to get in tune with the reality of this crisis,” Pojman said. “Doing otherwise puts them totally out of the mainstream with what’s happening and puts patients at risk — patients who need life-saving procedures and need treatment for this virus.”
- [Federal Court Cites Emergency Powers, Backs Texas Abortion Ban | The Daily Caller](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/federal-court-cites-emergency-powers-backs-texas-abortion-ban-the-daily-caller/) - The pro-life Texas Alliance for Life (TAL) applauded the decision and Paxton’s “prompt actions” in defense of Abbott’s order. “We are very pleased with the decision of the 5th Circuit to allow Governor Abbott’s order to stand as applicable to abortion facilities just as it stands for other medical facilities,” TAL executive director Joe Pojman, Ph.D. said in a statement provided to the Daily Caller News Foundation. “How many doctors and nurses have to become infected and possibly die before Planned Parenthood, Whole Woman’s Health, and other abortion facilities in Texas realize that they need to comply with the executive order, just like everyone else?” he asked.
- [Appeals court upholds Texas’ abortion ban as a public health emergency measure | Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/appeals-court-upholds-texas-abortion-ban-as-a-public-health-emergency-measure-dallas-morning-news/) - The anti-abortion group Texas Alliance For Life praised the court’s ruling and said it would continue working with the state to monitor the compliance from abortion providers. “We are very pleased with the decision of the 5th Circuit to allow Governor Abbott’s order to stand as applicable to abortion facilities just as it stands for other medical facilities," Joe Pojman, Texas Alliance for Life’s executive director, said in a statement. “Clearly the crisis in Texas and across the nation calls for measures to conserve the personal protective equipment needed by doctors and nurses fighting coronavirus on the front lines.”
- [Abortions Postponed Under Governor Abbott’s Executive Order | The Texan](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortions-postponed-under-governor-abbotts-executive-order-the-texan/) - Texas Alliance for Life also noted the order on social media, asking anyone aware of violations of the order to send documentation to them. Following Abbott’s executive order, it remained unclear if abortions would need to be postponed, given the exemption in the order for non-essential procedures provided that they “would not deplete the hospital capacity or the personal protective equipment needed to cope with the COVID-19 disaster.”
- [Abortion providers in Texas scramble after state tells them to stop during pandemic | The Washington Post](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-providers-in-texas-scramble-after-state-tells-them-to-stop-during-pandemic-the-washington-post/) - “Abortion does not involve saving the actual life of a patient or treating a patient with coronavirus,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life. “Providers needed to be reminded that they are not above the law . . . and they need to come in line with the crisis that Texas is facing.”
- [Anti-abortion groups argue Abbott’s executive order halts some abortion procedures | Fort Worth Star Telegram](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/anti-abortion-groups-argue-abbotts-executive-order-halts-some-abortion-procedures-fort-worth-star-telegram/) - The anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life also tweeted Sunday that the executive order applies to abortions. Under the executive order meant to increase hospital capacity to combat the novel coronavirus’ spread, physicians will have the discretion to suspend procedures that aren’t immediately medically necessary to correct a serious medical condition or to preserve the life of a patient, Abbott said Sunday.
- [New judge to decide on removing life support for Texas baby | Associated Press](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/new-judge-to-decide-on-removing-life-support-for-texas-baby/) - But supporters of the 20-year-old law include Texas Alliance for Life, a group that opposes abortion except to save the mother’s life and also opposes euthanasia. Joe Pojman, the group’s executive director, has said the law balances the family’s autonomy with doctors’ rights not to give interventions that cause harm or suffering. Usually, according to experts, doctors and families can come to an agreement without the issue going to a committee. Though Texas is one of only a handful of states with such a law, experts said the same process basically occurs in other states that don’t have specific legislation. In those states, the hospital would just assess the legal risk of getting sued before proceeding.
- [Not in Texas anymore LIFE | Louisiana’s Supreme Court case could stand where others fell | World Magazine](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/not-in-texas-anymore-life-louisianas-supreme-court-case-could-stand-where-others-fell-world-magazine/) - People on both sides of the abortion debate rallied outside the U.S. Supreme Court on the first Wednesday of this month, much as they did on the first Wednesday of March four years ago. Joe Pojman from the Texas Alliance for Life attended both rallies and said they had striking similarities. Both happened on clear mornings the day after Super Tuesday primaries in presidential election years. And both times, the Supreme Court heard lawsuits over whether abortionists must have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals.
- [Vitals - Reporting on the Pro-Life Movement | World Magazine](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/vitals-reporting-on-the-pro-life-movement-world-magazine-2/) - Mark Lee Dickson, the director of Right to Life of East Texas, said the rules are “a preventative measure since we don’t want abortion tourism happening in our towns.” Some pro-life leaders see potential problems with the sanctuary city measures. Joe Pojman with Texas Alliance for Life said the ordinances invite pushback from pro-abortion groups and, while Roe v. Wade remains in place, will not stand up to lawsuits like this one from the ACLU. —L.H.
- [Abbott-backed candidate fights Schofield for his old seat as November looms large | The Eagle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abbott-backed-candidate-fights-schofield-for-his-old-seat-as-november-looms-large-the-eagle/) - Garcia has picked up the support of the Houston Realty Business Coalition and Texas Alliance for Life, in addition to Abbott, the Associated Republicans of Texas and the Hispanic Republicans of Texas.
- [As GOP primary looms, Republican candidates against Colin Allred spar over guns, abortion | Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/as-gop-primary-looms-republican-candidates-against-colin-allred-spar-over-guns-abortion-dallas-morning-news/) - “Genevieve Collins was endorsed by the Texas Alliance for Life and dozens of pro-life leaders from across Dallas while Floyd McLendon can’t name a single pro-life endorsement. Worst of all, Floyd McLendon claims to be tough on border security when he’s admitted openly, multiple times, that he fully supports amnesty for illegal immigrants,” the statement said.
- [Sen. Eddie Lucio is a household name in South Texas. Can progressive Democratic challengers topple him? | Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/sen-eddie-lucio-is-a-household-name-in-south-texas-can-progressive-democratic-challengers-topple-him-dallas-morning-news/) - Lining up behind Lucio are advocates typically affiliated with the Republican cause, including a group backed by powerful GOP donors Charles and David Koch. Texas Alliance for Life is advertising for Lucio, one of two Democrats the group endorsed in the Legislature. “Our practice is to help those people who stand up for unborn babies on the Senate and House floors and that is certainly Sen. Lucio,” said the group’s executive director, Joe Pojman.
- [Texas anti-abortion activists take on baby Tinslee's life support case, attempting to strike down a law that protects doctors | The Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-anti-abortion-activists-take-on-baby-tinslees-life-support-case-attempting-to-strike-down-a-law-that-protects-doctors-the-texas-tribune/) - But Texas anti-abortion groups are not in lockstep regarding Tinslee’s case. Many groups outside of Right to Life are siding with the medical community on the law. Joe Pojman, director of Texas Alliance for Life, a more moderate anti-abortion group, took issue with the injection of politics into Tinslee’s case. Pojman’s group, along with other anti-abortion groups in the state, filed a brief in support of Cook Children’s Medical Center. “We don’t think that’s a pro-life position — to advocate for prolonging a patient’s death through means that cause pain and suffering,” Pojman said. “If this law needs to be tweaked, that ought to be done by the Legislature.” According to state law, when a family’s wishes and medical judgement clash, the hospital’s ethics committee reviews the doctor’s decision. If the committee sides with the doctor, the doctor has protection from liability; if it sides with the family, the physician can act as he or she chooses but will not be protected if the family decides to sue. “No other state has that,” Pojman said, calling the process “absolutely unique.” Pojman said if the law is struck down, doctors stand to lose their legal protection — a loss he said he fears would make hospitals much more unwilling to accept and treat terminally ill patients in the first place “They are going to harm the patients they claim to want to protect,” Pojman said. “I think there are people who are trying to make political hay out of an issue that is not appropriate for politics.”
- [ENDORSEMENT: Texas Alliance for Life endorses Batch | Odessa American Online](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/endorsement-texas-alliance-for-life-endorses-batch-odessa-america-online/) - Republican businessman Brandon Batch was endorsed by the Texas Alliance for Life. Batch is seeking election to Texas’s 11th Congressional District which covers much of West Texas including the cities of Midland, Odessa, San Angelo, Andrews, Brownwood, and Granbury. “I believe deeply life is God-given and that every life has value. I believe life begins at conception. I believe that every unborn baby deserves a voice and a champion,” Batch said. “My niece, Ana Grace, was born while it would have still been legal to abort her in many states. That is tragic to me. Seeing Ana Grace overcome incredible odds as one of the youngest premature babies ever to survive proves that every child deserves a chance. It’s a privilege to be endorsed by Texas Alliance for Life and I will be a relentless defender of life in Congress.”
- [Will NE Tarrant voters stick with trail blazed by controversial Texas Rep. Stickland or go new way? | The Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/will-ne-tarrant-voters-stick-with-trail-blazed-by-controversial-texas-rep-stickland-or-go-new-way-the-dallas-morning-news/) - Griffin, who is endorsed by the Texas Alliance for Life, said he believes that life begins at conception but that he would not support a bill proposed last session that would have banned abortion in the state and created civil and criminal liability for a woman seeking an abortion. That bill would conflict with federal laws and established court decisions.
- [Vitals, Reporting on the Pro-life Movement | World Magazine](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/vitals-reporting-on-the-pro-life-movement-world-magazine/) - Tinslee’s mother, Trinity Lewis, has won temporary court orders to prolong her daughter’s life. She insists the girl is not suffering, but physicians say she is. Texas Alliance for Life and several other pro-life groups have come out in support of the law that would allow the hospital to end Tinslee’s medical treatment. They filed an amicus brief defending the law as a good compromise between the rights of the family to make end-of-life decisions and the hospital’s right to end treatment when doctors see it as extending suffering rather than offering a remedy. Vital
- [Texas Life Alliance Endorses Greg Hill for Congress | Covering Katy](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-life-alliance-endorses-greg-hill-for-congress-covering-katy/) - PEARLAND (Covering Fort Bend News) - The Texas Alliance for Life endorsed Greg Hill for Congress in Texas’ 22nd Congressional District. Texas Alliance for Life is a nonprofit organization of people committed to protecting the fundamental right to life of all innocent human beings and to promoting respect for their value and dignity from the moment of conception until natural death. “I’m so honored to receive the endorsement of Texas Alliance for Life,” said Hill. “I believe that innocent human life is sacred, and we should do everything we can to end the scourge of abortion. With each life that is saved, we not only give that individual the opportunity to grow and thrive and be happy, but we foster a culture of life rather than a culture of violence.”
- [CANDIDATE FORUM DRAWS CROWD TO HEAR FROM THOSE SEEKING OFFICE | The Light and Champion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/candidate-forum-draws-crowd-to-hear-from-those-seeking-office-the-light-and-champion/) - “I am proud to have the support and endorsement of a lot of folks, particularly proud to have the endorsement for reelection from our great governor, Gov. Greg Abbott,” Paddie said. “I am also honored to be endorsed and “A” rated by the NRA and the Texas State Rifle Association for my stance on the Second Amendment. And also endorsed by the Texas Alliance for Life because of my four terms of one-hundred percent prolife voting record.”
- [Texas appeals court hears arguments on treatment for gravely ill child | Catholic News Agency](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-appeals-court-hears-arguments-on-treatment-for-gravely-ill-child-catholic-news-agency/) - The case has divided the pro-life community in Texas. Dr. Joe Pojman, Texas Alliance for Life's executive director, said ahead of the hearing that “We believe the dispute resolution process in Texas law is both good public policy and is constitutional.” He added that “the Texas law is among the best in the nation. It balances patients' rights to make end of life decisions with the rights of physicians to not indefinitely order painful, medically inappropriate interventions to terminally ill patients that only prolong their deaths with no proportional benefit.” Texas Alliance for Life, along with the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops and several other pro-life groups, disability advocates, and medical groups, filed an amici curiae brief Jan. 29 supporting TADA. The brief said TADA has given physicians and families “a structure for having difficult end-of-life conversations—and for reaching a resolution if the families and treating physician do not ultimately agree.” “A medical intervention that could further prolong life can also, directly or indirectly, inflict significant suffering without proportionate benefit to the patient. A physician might conclude that making further interventions on a patient near the end of life, in a medical situation with no meaningful prospect for cure or recovery, would inflict only harm on the patient—violating one of the oldest and most deeply held principles of medical ethics. Medical providers in that position face not only an ethical dilemma but also feel moral distress over being the instrument used to inflict that non-beneficial suffering on a patient.” The amici curiae brief called TADA a “carefully balanced statute” that should be upheld by the appellate court. It added that striking down TADA would constitute judicial activism, stating that “disagreements about a policy decision made by the Legislature, however deeply felt, do not state a constitutional claim.”
- [At Fort Worth hearing, both sides say there’s more at stake than baby’s life support | Fort Worth Star Telegram](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/at-fort-worth-hearing-both-sides-say-theres-more-at-stake-than-babys-life-support-fort-worth-star-telegram/) - Anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life, the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops and eight other Texas groups filed a brief in support of Cook Children’s and the Texas Advance Directives Act on Tuesday.
- [Tinslee Lewis attorney: Hospital has 'no right' to terminate care](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/tinslee-lewis-attorney-hospital-has-no-right-to-terminate-care/) - Texas Alliance For Life, a pro-life group, spoke Tuesday in favor of the statute, breaking from Texas Right To Life’s position against it. “We believe the dispute resolution process in Texas law is both good public policy and is unconstitutional,” said Joe Pojman from Texas Alliance For Life.
- [Oral Arguments In Tinslee Lewis Case Heard In Appeals Court | KRLD News Radio 1080](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/oral-arguments-in-tinslee-lewis-case-heard-in-appeals-court-krld-news-radio-1080/) - But Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, says the appellate court should uphold the law. “We believe the proper place to improve the dispute resolution process is in the legislature,” says Pojman. “And we don't think that the court should short-circuit that process by being an activist court.”
- [Texas Alliance for Life Joins Other Groups Defending the Dispute Resolution Process in the Tinslee Lewis Case](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-alliance-for-life-joins-other-groups-defending-the-dispute-resolution-process-in-the-tinslee-lewis-case/) - Fort Worth, TX -- Today the Second Court of Appeals will consider an appeal of a lower court's decision regarding the medical interventions provided by the doctors and nurses at Cook Children's Medical Center to a terminally ill baby, Tinslee Lewis. The court was asked to order the interventions to be provided indefinitely against the advice of the medical team and to declare a provision of Texas law that resolves disputes between the family and doctors to be unconstitutional. However, the lower court did neither. Compelling testimony in the lower court revealed that the interventions prolonging Tinslee Lewis' death are causing her continual pain and suffering and require her to be sedated and paralyzed. Texas Alliance for Life and several other pro-life, disability rights, and health care organizations filed an amicus curiae (friend-of-the-court) brief defending the law, and representatives of Texas Alliance for Life will be present in the courtroom. That brief is here. "We believe the dispute resolution process in Texas law is both good public policy and is constitutional," said Joe Pojman, Ph.D., Texas Alliance for Life's executive director. "The Texas law is among the best in the nation. It balances patients' rights to make end of life decisions with the rights of physicians to not indefinitely order painful, medically inappropriate interventions to terminally ill patients that only prolong their deaths with no proportional benefit." First passed unanimously by the Legislature and signed into law by then-Governor George W. Bush in 1999, the Texas Advance Directives Act has been amended three times, all of which were supported by Texas Alliance for Life: 2003, 2015, and 2017. "We believe the proper place to improve the dispute resolution process is in the Legislature with input from stakeholders and the public. We don't think the court should short circuit the legislative process through judicial activism," added Pojman. While the plaintiffs' attorneys claim that the Texas law fails to guarantee "due process" protection from the State, we point out that just the opposite is true. First, the dispute resolution process in Texas law, Sec. 166.046 of the Health & Safety Code, compares very well with other states' dispute resolutions laws. Twenty-two states provide safe harbor for physicians as does Texas, but Texas provides more due process to protect patients' end of life decision-making autonomy. A list of the 22 states is provided here. Second, a doctor treating a patient according to his or her best medical and ethical judgement is not the State or a state actor. "A doctor following the dispute resolution process in Texas law is no more a state actor than a taxi driver following the laws of the road," said Pojman. The case is on expedited appeal, but it is not known when a decision will be handed down.
- [2020 March for Life Draws Enormous Crowd in Washington, D.C. | The Texan](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/2020-march-for-life-draws-enormous-crowd-in-washington-d-c-the-texan/) - “[T]housands of pro-life Texans, including Texas Alliance for Life Executive Director, Joe Pojman, Ph.D., will gather on the corner of 14th Street and San Jacinto to march to the south steps of the Capitol for the annual Texas Rally for Life,” according to a media advisory from Texas Alliance for Life.
- [Texas Baptist leaders participate in Rally for Life | Baptist Standard](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-baptist-leaders-participate-in-rally-for-life-baptist-standard/) - Other program participants included Sylvia B. Johnson-Matthews, executive director/CEO of Houston Pregnancy Help Center; Jairo Sandoval-Pilego, pastor of San Jose Catholic Church in Austin; U.S. Representative Chip Roy; Claire Culwell, an abortion survivor; State Rep. Jeff Leach; Terry Beatley, president of the Hosea Initiative; and Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. The Texas Alliance for Life, a nonprofit organization that advocates for pro-life issues in the state, coordinated the rally on the south steps of the Capitol.
- [Chris Paddie running to continue legislative work in Texas House | The Marshall News Messenger](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/chris-paddie-running-to-continue-legislative-work-in-texas-house-the-marshall-news-messenger/) - Paddie has received endorsements from Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Alliance for Life. He received the “Legislator of the Year” award from the Rural Jobs Coalition in 2019 for authoring a bill that would have championed rural small businesses and opportunity zones. His tenure in the House includes leading the House’s energy resources committee, serving as vice chair on the sunset committee, and serving on both the licensing and administrative procedures committee and the redistricting committee.
- [Thousands attend annual Texas Rally for Life in Downtown Austin | KVUE News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/thousands-attend-annual-texas-rally-for-life-in-downtown-austin-kvue-news/) - AUSTIN, Texas — Thousands of demonstrators took part in Austin’s annual Texas Rally for Life on Saturday afternoon. The anti-abortion rally kicked off around 1 p.m. at the intersection of 14th Street and San Jacinto Boulevard in Downtown Austin, with a march to the Capitol. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the crowd size was between 5,000 and 6,000 people. Around 5,000 people attended the event last year.
- [Thousands take part in Texas Rally for Life at Capitol | Austin American Statesman](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/thousands-take-part-in-texas-rally-for-life-at-capitol-austin-american-statesman/) - Amy O’Donnell, communications director for Texas Rally for Life, said the mission of the annual event was to “show the media and our elected officials that Texas is pro-life.” O’Donnell said it was also to commemorate the 47th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that established a woman’s legal right to an abortion.
- [Texas Rally for Life commemorating 47th anniversary of Roe V. Wade at Texas Capitol | Fox 7 News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-rally-for-life-commemorating-47th-anniversary-of-roe-v-wade-at-texas-capitol-fox-7-news/) - "In the wake of Roe, legal abortion in our nation has claimed the lives of more than 60 million unborn children and has hurt countless women and men," said the official Texas Alliance for Life website.
- [Over 5,000 Attend Texas Rally for Life at State Capitol | The Texan](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/over-5000-attend-texas-rally-for-life-at-state-capitol-the-texan/) - The rally in Austin was organized by the Texas Alliance for Life, with several other Christian and pro-life organizations serving on the host committee, including the Baptist General Convention of Texas, the Christian Life Commission, Relevant Radio, and the Bridge Christian talk radio.
- [Annual Rally for Life brings thousands, tripling last year’s numbers | The Daily Texan](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/annual-rally-for-life-brings-thousands-tripling-last-years-numbers-the-daily-texan/) - The Texas Alliance for Life organized the rally in Texas, which was meant to send a message to elected officials about the demand for anti-abortion legislation, said Amy O’Donnell, the Texas Alliance for Life communication director. “It is our chance to show the media and our elected officials that Texas values life,” O’Donnell said. “There are so many across the state that have taken part in (rallies) locally and come here on buses to take part. Texas really loves our babies and values life.”
- [Cook Children’s Files Brief After Tinslee Lewis Family Appeals Judges Order to End Life Support | WBAP News Talk](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/cook-childrens-files-brief-after-tinslee-lewis-family-appeals-judges-order-to-end-life-support-wbap-news-talk/) - Joe Pojman with Texas Alliance for Life says Tinslee is terminally ill and doctor’s have done the best they can to save her but keeping her on life support is just hurting her more. “We think the law is very clear.. Doctor’s should not have to order nurses to perform medical interventions that harm patients even when the family, with all good intentions, thinks that’s the best thing,” said Pojman. “Family are not doctors,” he said. In the brief, the hospital states, continuing treatment goes against physician’s ethical or moral beliefs. “The most humane and medically ethical position is to remove those interventions which is causing this baby pain and suffering day by day,” Pojman said. “Continuing to do medical interventions and forcing that baby to stay alive is harming Tinslee,” he said.
- [State Rep. Morrison receives endorsements for her commitment to protecting conservative values | Victoria Advocate](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/state-rep-morrison-receives-endorsements-for-her-commitment-to-protecting-conservative-values-victoria-advocate/) - Also, the Texas Alliance for Life PAC endorsed Morrison for her commitment to protecting the life of the unborn, the release said. Last session, Morrison passed the Texas Born-Alive Infant Protection Act, which protects infants who survive attempted abortions and ensures they receive medical care.
- [Texas anti-abortion groups split over the case of 11-month-old on life support | Washington Examiner](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-anti-abortion-groups-split-over-the-case-of-11-month-old-on-life-support-washington-examiner/) - Other state anti-abortion groups, such as the Texas Alliance for Life, believe, as do Tinslee’s doctors, that the girl is in constant pain and will never recover. Texas Alliance for Life has avoided intervening on Lewis's behalf, and Dr. Joe Pojman, the group's executive director, said the hospital is justified ethically in following Texas law, which says an ethics committee of physicians may remove a patient like Tinslee from life-sustaining machines after 10 days if they conclude that her health will not improve. “The ethics committee at Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth, the facility that has wonderfully kept Tinslee alive since birth, agreed with the doctors’ assessment that the best course of action was to discontinue life-sustaining intervention causing her undue harm,” Pojman wrote in the Federalist. The groups, both dedicated to opposing abortion, euthanasia, and assisted suicide, disagree on the constitutionality of the 10-day rule. The Texas Alliance for Life supports a Jan. 2 court decision allowing Tinslee's doctors at Cook Children's to remove Tinslee from life support. While also seeking out other hospitals for Tinslee, Lewis is working with Texas Right to Life to appeal the decision on the grounds that the 10-day rule denies patients due process. Texas Right to Life argues, despite physicians testifying otherwise, that Tinslee's condition is not fatal and that the 10-day rule "allows a hospital committee to pull the plug on the child against her mother’s will for any reason." The group called a press conference with Lewis on Jan. 6 to advocate for Lewis's right to make health decisions for her daughter. "Just like any parent, I want the best for my daughter. I definitely respect Tinslee’s physicians’ abilities and their opinions, but I have not had a voice in her current care plan," Lewis said. The Texas Alliance for Life, on the other hand, said the rule allows parents and doctors to work together to decide whether keeping a patient on life support is prolonging his or her suffering with no hope of recovery. “We regret that there is a pretty stark difference between Texas Right to Life regarding the dispute resolution process,” Dr. Joe Pojman told the Washington Examiner. “We believe it’s the best part of the law because it allows doctors and families to decide what the best options are to provide for the terminally ill patient and gives the family time to find an alternative provider.”
- [Three Texas towns vote in favor of "sanctuary cities for the unborn," hoping to ban abortion | Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/three-texas-towns-vote-in-favor-of-sanctuary-cities-for-the-unborn-hoping-to-ban-abortion-texas-tribune/) - The strategy of bringing the abortion fight to the local level has divided even the staunchest anti-abortion activists. Some groups, including the Texas Alliance for Life, have warned against taking an inflammatory approach that is unlikely to survive a legal contest and could set the anti-abortion movement back in court.
- [Standing for the Unborn, State by State: Where to Witness to Life Around Nation | National Catholic Register](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/standing-for-the-unborn-state-by-state-where-to-witness-to-life-around-nation-national-catholic-register/) - The day after the March for Life in Washington, on Jan. 25, the Texas Rally for Life (TexasRallyforLife.org) in the state capital of Austin will begin with a prayer vigil near the city’s Planned Parenthood and include a Divine Mercy Chaplet and Masses at two parish churches. Amy O’Donnell, director of communications for Texas Alliance for Life, said that 2019’s rally drew a police-estimated 10,000 supporters, and she hopes this year there will be between 10,000 and 15,000, highlighting additions such as a gospel choir being part of the rally. Claire Culwell will speak at this event, too.
- [Pro-Life Doesn’t Mean Artificially Keeping Tinslee Lewis Alive Forever | The Federalist](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pro-life-doesnt-mean-artificially-keeping-tinslee-lewis-alive-forever-the-federalist/) - Many people are tuning in to the story of a beautiful baby girl named Tinslee Lewis who has severe heart and lung disease and whose medical team has been fighting for her life since her premature birth at 32 weeks. Doctors say her illness is terminal, and prolonged medical intervention is causing pain and suffering with no hope for improvement. The ethics committee at Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth, the facility that has wonderfully kept Tinslee alive since birth, agreed with the doctors’ assessment that the best course of action was to discontinue life-sustaining intervention causing her undue harm. Lewis’s family then sued Cook Children’s in state court seeking two things: First, that the judge order the hospital’s medical team to indefinitely continue the interventions keeping Tinslee alive, and second, that the judge declare the dispute resolution process in Texas law unconstitutional. The hearing took place before Christmas in December, and staff from Texas Alliance for Life, which I founded, attended. It was a long day of extensive testimony from Tinslee’s mom, one of her five attending physicians, a nurse, and others. In-depth details of Tinslee’s condition were shared. She is terminally ill, suffering from a severe case of Ebstein’s anomaly, a rare congenital heart condition, chronic lung disease of infancy, and pulmonary hypertension. She requires 24-7, one-on-one nursing care. Changing a diaper, even moving her slightly, can cause her to have a near-death “crash,” which happens daily. Doctors have performed seven surgeries, three of which were open heart. She has multiple tubes, including a breathing tube. According to the physician who testified, Tinslee is expected to die within five months even with all available interventions. Since the hearing, the hospital released an update stating Tinslee is currently also suffering from severe sepsis, a dangerous response to infection. The ethical question this case revolves around is: What do we do when there are disagreements between doctors and families in these rare end-of-life scenarios? What is the proper pro-life position? Should doctors follow the wishes of a family even when it means inflicting medical torture on a dying patient? The Texas legislature unanimously passed and then-Gov. George W. Bush signed into law the Texas Advanced Directives Act 20 years ago to address these cases. It was the culmination of a year of drafting by a workgroup including National Right to Life, Texas Right to Life, Texas Alliance for Life, the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops, and numerous organizations representing medical providers, all of whom supported it. All continue to support it, except for Texas Right to Life. The Texas law respects the autonomy of the family to make medical decisions but also does not force doctors to keep patients alive using methods that are harmful to the patient, such as in the case here, with no hope of healing. The law has a dispute resolution process that encourages doctors and patients to talk. If they can’t resolve the issue, the doctor makes a decision. The hospital ethics committee reviews that decision at a meeting the family can attend. The committee does not decide to keep or remove interventions. Rather, the ethics committee judges whether the interventions in question are “medically appropriate.” We believe it is a good process, among the best end-of-life laws in the country. The goal of the law is to resolve disputes by transferring the patient. Unlike numerous states that allow doctors to override the family’s wishes after a mere “reasonable attempt” to find another doctor or no attempt at all, the Texas law requires the attending physician and the hospital to attempt to find another provider and continue the medical interventions for at least ten days. In Tinslee’s case, Cook Children’s has done an extensive job. Over the last four months, they have contacted more than 20 of the nation’s best children’s hospitals, seeking to transfer Tinslee to a doctor willing and capable of performing the interventions her family desires. None has agreed to take over her care. In the district court, Texas Alliance for Life, along with several other key organizations, including Texans for Life, Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops, Coalition of Texans with Disabilities, and several health-care providers, filed a friend of the court brief in the state court. This brief made two key points: first, the Texas Advanced Directives Act is good public policy, and second, it is constitutional. After three weeks of deliberation, the district court judge ordered that interventions could be removed after seven days, without commenting on the constitutionality of the law. After hearing the facts of Tinslee’s condition, we don’t see how the judge could have ruled any other way. Cases like Tinslee’s are not easy for anybody. The physicians have done everything they can do, and no one else is willing to take the case. Further interventions are prolonging her death and causing her further pain and suffering without the hope of improving her condition. Our view, consistent with the law, is that the intent of withholding the intensive medical interventions is not to cause the patient to die. The goal is never death. The goal of removing the interventions is to prevent the pain and suffering resulting from interventions that lack any proportionate benefit, allowing the patient’s terminal condition to bring about a natural, peaceful death, with as much dignity as possible, which we believe to be the truest pro-life position.
- [Texas Appeals Court Orders Continued Treatment for Gravely Ill Tinslee Lewis | National Catholic Register](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-appeals-court-orders-continued-treatment-for-gravely-ill-tinslee-lewis-national-catholic-register/) - Texas Alliance for Life, another pro-life organization, noted that the case centers on the dispute resolution process in TADA. “Texas Alliance for Life supports TADA. It is good public policy, it is constitutional, and it provides a balance between the patient’s autonomy and the physician’s conscience protection rights to do no harm,” the group stated. Texas Alliance for Life, along with the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops and several other pro-life groups, disability advocates, and medical groups, submitted an amicus curiae brief in the case Dec. 11 stating that TADA “helps achieve their essential objectives” and arguing for its constitutionality.
- [Safe havens for babies | World Magazine](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/safe-havens-for-babies-world-magazine/) - Joe Pojman, director of the Texas Alliance for Life, cautioned that the ordinances could invite lawsuits that will not stand unless the high court overturns Roe. He noted the spread of sanctuary cities for the unborn stands to “embolden opponents of pro-life laws” during an election year: “We need to stay focused on ensuring Roe v. Wade is overturned. … The most astute political observers agree that Texas is in play.”
- [Judge rules that doctors can take baby off life support against mother’s wishes | Washington Post](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/judge-rules-that-doctors-can-take-baby-off-life-support-against-mothers-wishes-washington-post/) - Antiabortion activists often advocate for children like Tinslee to continue receiving life-sustaining care, which bioethicists said is largely because they see denial of treatment as a failure to acknowledge the inherent value of human life. In Tinslee’s case, however, antiabortion groups are divided. While Texas Right to Life took Lewis’s side, the Texas Alliance for Life and the Texans for Life Coalition have said they agree with the doctors.
- [Texas bishop offers care for infant slated for removal from life support | Crux now](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-bishop-offers-care-for-infant-slated-for-removal-from-life-support-crux-now/) - Following the judge’s decision on Thursday regarding baby Tinslee, Texas Alliance for Life, which continues to work with the Texas Catholic Conference, said that “we don’t see how she could have ruled any other way.” “This case centers around the dispute resolution process within the Texas Advanced Directives Act (TADA). We don’t see how she could have ruled any other way,” said executive director Joe Pojman. “As we have stated previously, Texas Alliance for Life supports TADA. It is good public policy, it is constitutional, and it provides a balance between the patient’s autonomy and the physician’s conscience protection rights to do no harm,” Pojman continued. “We are praying for the family and all involved in Tinslee’s care,” he concluded.
- [A PARALYZED INFANT IS THE LATEST CRUSADE FOR THE BIGGEST ANTI-ABORTION GROUP IN TEXAS | Trendy News Today](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/a-paralyzed-infant-is-the-latest-crusade-for-the-biggest-anti-abortion-group-in-texas-trendy-news-today/) - Among anti-abortion conservatives, who frequently oppose any kind of “right-to-die” legislation, the 10-day rule is deeply controversial. Texas Alliance for Life, an influential anit-abortion group in the state, said in a statement that the group supports the rule as a way to find a path forward when families and doctors disagree. But Texas Right to Life supports Trinity Lewis and called the decision to end Tinslee Lewis’ care a “death sentence.” “The 10-day rule has robbed countless patients of their right to life and right to due process,” the group added. Texas’ Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton have pledged to support Trinity Lewis and an appeal to the 2nd Court of Appeals — and to argue in her favor at the Supreme Court, if necessary.
- [One-Year-Old Girl Can Be Removed From Life Support, Texas Court Rules | The Wall Street Journal](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/one-year-old-girl-can-be-removed-from-life-support-texas-court-rules-the-wall-street-journal/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, an antiabortion group that helped craft Texas’ law, said he believes Texas balances patients rights with doctors’ vows not to cause harm. He said he listened to the full court hearing in Tinslee’s case and believes the judge had no choice in her decision. “Tinslee Lewis is terminally ill and tragically there is no chance she will recover,” he said. “The pro-life position does not mean the law must require physicians to use medical interventions that are only prolonging suffering.”
- [A Family Welcomed Their Baby Despite Her Severe Medical Problems. Then Physicians And A Judge Ruled The Baby Must Die | Daily Caller](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/a-family-welcomed-their-baby-despite-her-severe-medical-problems-then-physicians-and-a-judge-ruled-the-baby-must-die-daily-caller/) - But the pro-life group Texas Alliance for Life said that though they strongly sympathize with the baby and her family, they support doctors having the ability to decide to end treatment no longer beneficial to the patient – per the 1999 Texas Advance Directives Act, signed into law by former Republican Texas Gov. George W. Bush. “This law balances the family’s autonomy regarding end-of-life medical decisions with a doctor’s conscience rights to not order medically inappropriate interventions that would cause unnecessary suffering without the hope of improving their patient’s condition,” the organization said in a statement, the Star-Telegram reports. Texas Alliance for Life’s Dr. Joe Pojman told the Daily Caller News Foundation that TAL’s stances on the issue are “not about us disagreeing with another pro-life organization.” “This is about our support for the ethical principle behind the dispute resolution process in the Texas Advanced Directives Act,” Pojman said. “In those rare cases, when a patient is terminally ill and the medical interventions used to prolong their death are causing great pain and suffering and when no other health care provider is willing to accept a transfer, physicians should not be required to harm the patient by providing those interventions indefinitely.”
- [Who makes an infant’s end-of-life decision? | World Magazine](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/who-makes-an-infants-end-of-life-decision-world-magazine/) - But the doctors and nurses at Cooks Children’s who have been caring for Tinslee told the judge she is suffering and in pain. Texas Alliance for Life director Joe Pojman supports the state’s 10-day rule” and joined other pro-life groups in filing a friend-of-the-court brief last week supporting the hospital’s decision to remove Tinslee’s life support. Pojman said his group attended Tinslee’s court hearing and listened to eight hours of testimony, including medical staff who described her condition as worsening and terminal. “We go to the mat for life every day,” he said. “But that does not mean that we want patients to suffer with medical torture merely to prolong their death.”
- ['She's in pain' Hospital says Texas 10-month-old kept on life support is suffering](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/shes-in-pain-hospital-says-texas-10-month-old-kept-on-life-support-is-suffering/) - But some medical and life advocacy groups support the law. "There is a measure of review. The family can be present. The family was present in this case. The family got a chance to speak," said Joe Pojman with the Texas Alliance for Life. Doctors and nurses at the hospital say even feeding and bathing Tinslee can cause her body to have a medical crisis.
- [Defunding Planned Parenthood was the easy part | World News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/defunding-plannedparenthood/) - “I may be taking all the arrows right now, and we have endured vicious attacks, but pro-life groups are capable of this important work, and they will continue to do it,” Everett said. Joe Pojman, executive director for the Texas Alliance for Life, hopes that message comes through despite The Heidi Group’s challenges with the state. Healthy Texas Women provided care for 172,023 low-income women last year, a 30 percent increase from the year prior. Providers cannot provide abortions or have an affiliation with an abortion facility. “The program has had sensational success in meeting the needs of low-income women,” Pojman said. “It has done far more than Planned Parenthood was ever doing for Texas women.”
- [Spotlight on Texas’ ‘10-day rule’ in life support cases | AP News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/spotlight-on-texas-10-day-rule-in-life-support-cases-ap-news/) - Lawmakers, attorneys, doctors, and anti-abortion groups were among those participating in a task force that helped craft the law. Among those was Texas Alliance for Life, a group that opposes abortion except to save the mother’s life and also opposes euthanasia. Joe Pojman, the group’s executive director, says they “strongly support” the law’s dispute resolution process. He says the law balances the family’s autonomy with doctors’ rights not to give interventions that cause harm or suffering.
- [Fed Up With Legislative Moderation, Texas Anti-Abortion Activists Take to the Cities | Dallas Observer](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/fed-up-with-legislative-moderation-texas-anti-abortion-activists-take-to-the-cities-dallas-observer/) - While Dickson's push is supported by one of Texas' two biggest anti-abortion groups, Texas Right to Life, the other, Texas Alliance for Life, believes their cause would be better served by pushing for legislative action and making sure America's courts continue to be stacked with conservative judges. "We are encouraging grassroots citizens to concentrate on reelecting pro-life members to the Texas Legislature who will pass a total ban on abortion, triggered by the event that Roe v. Wade is overturned," said Joe Pojman, Texas Alliance for Life executive director. "We also want grassroots to concentrate on reelecting President Donald Trump. Trump has a proven track record of nominating federal judges who will take an honest look at Roe v. Wade and reevaluating that awful decision."
- [Anti-abortion activists take their fight to small-town East Texas | Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/anti-abortion-activists-take-their-fight-to-small-town-east-texas-texas-tribune/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of the anti-abortion advocacy group Texas Alliance for Life, said he would not advise a local government to pass an ordinance like Joaquin’s.“It’s not well-drafted, and it may not survive a court challenge,” he said. “We just don’t think a court is going to uphold a right to bring a civil lawsuit for an action that the Supreme Court has held to be a constitutional right.” A more productive outlet for anti-abortion activists, Pojman said, would be to “concentrate on reelecting pro-life incumbents at the state level and to concentrate on reelecting Donald Trump,” who may have the opportunity to appoint additional conservative justices to the high court. That approach isn’t satisfactory to Mark Lee Dickson, the East Texas activist, pastor and sometimes fireworks salesman who has traveled the state to encourage more than 40 local governments to pass similar ordinances to Joaquin’s. So far, the towns of Waskom, Omaha and Naples have done so; Gilmer opted to pass a version that does not criminalize emergency contraception. Many city councils “really don’t want a business that murders innocent children on a regular basis,” Dickson, 34, said. “They’re against the mass murders we see in school shootings, and they’re against the mass murders we see of equal number in these abortion clinics.” He’s set his sights on a long list of towns across East and North Texas and says many have agreed to consider their own ordinance. In July, the city council of Mineral Wells rejected a version of the ordinance, reportedly because of lawsuit concerns. Pojman echoed those concerns, pointing to a federal judge’s decision this summer to award $2.3 million in attorneys’ fees to the Center for Reproductive Rights in a long-running Texas case over a sweeping anti-abortion law that the U.S. Supreme Court ultimately struck down. “That’s money for the other side, which is a setback and bad precedent,” Pojman said.
- [“Sanctuary City for the Unborn" movement could spread across Texas | Sunny 99.1 iHeartRadio](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/sanctuary-city-for-the-unborn-movement-could-spread-across-texas-sunny-99-1-iheartradio/) - Texas Alliance for Life Executive Director Joe Pojman said voters need to continue voting pro-life politicians into office. “What we’re really encouraging grass roots to concentrate on is re-electing pro-life members to the Texas Legislature because we want to pass a total ban on abortion, triggered by the events that Roe versus Wade is overturned. A trigger ban on abortion,” said Pojman. “We also want grass roots to concentrate on re-electing President Donald Trump because Trump has a proven track record of nominating federal judges who will take an honest look at Roe versus Wade and re-evaluating that awful decision.”
- [CAMPBELL PRO-LIFE SENATE BILL 22 NOW LAW | Dripping Springs News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/campbell-pro-life-senate-bill-22-now-law-dripping-springs-news/) - Dripping Springs' State Senator, District 25, (Rep), Dr. Donna Campbell (at center) with her work folder for Senate Bill 22, which prohibits state and local governments from partnering with agencies that perform abortion. The bill, which was authored by Campbell, became law on Sept. 1. In the photo she is joined by Texas Alliance for Life (TAL) Executive Director Dr. Joe Pojman (at far left) and board members and staff from the TAL. “I don’t think taxpayers’ dollars should be used for abortion facilities or their affiliates,” Campbell said. Campbell is a past recipient of TAL’s “Courageous Defense of Life Award.”
- [City of Austin Defies Legislature in Passage of Budget Amendment Promoting Abortion | Texas GOP Vote](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/city-of-austin-defies-legislature/) - Texas Alliance for Life is opposed to this budget amendment. “There are more than 20 wonderful agencies in the greater Austin area that help a woman who has a crisis pregnancy with alternatives to abortion, including adoption,” said Joe Pojman, Ph.D., Executive Director for Texas Alliance for Life. “We would have preferred the council spend the money to help low-income women utilize these life-affirming agencies.” A link to those resources is available here: PregnancyCentralTexas.com.
- [Austin Uses ‘Access’ As Cover To Accelerate Abortion, Protest GOP Legislature | The Hayride](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/austin-uses-access-as-cover-to-accelerate-abortion-protest-gop-legislature-the-hayride/) - However, as Dr. Joe Pojman of the Texas Alliance for Life pointed out, options are plenty in the Austin area for pregnant women. “There are more than 20 wonderful agencies in the greater Austin area that help a woman who has a crisis pregnancy with alternatives to abortion, including adoption,” Pojman said. “We would have preferred the council spend the money to help low-income women utilize these life-affirming agencies.” A link to those resources is available here: PregnancyCentralTexas.com.
- [Austin City Council Votes to Use $150,000 of Taxpayer Money to Fund 'Abortion Support Services' | CBN News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/austin-taxpayer-money-to-fund-abortion-support-services-cbn-news/) - "I'm not surprised The City of Austin would manipulate a recently passed law (SB 22) to use taxpayer dollars to pay for transportation and lodging to those seeking an abortion," Campbell said in an email to the Texas Tribune. Likewise, the Texas Alliance for Life is also opposed to the budget amendment. "There are more than 20 wonderful agencies in the greater Austin area that help a woman who has a crisis pregnancy with alternatives to abortion, including adoption," said Executive Director Joe Pojman, Ph.D. in a press release. "We would have preferred the council spend the money to help low-income women utilize these life-affirming agencies." A link to those resources is available at PregnancyCentralTexas.com.
- [Texas AG Office Continues Fight for Dignity of the Unborn in Fetal Remains Case | The New American](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-ag-office-continues-fight-for-dignity-of-the-unborn-in-fetal-remains-case-the-new-american/) - Joe Pojman, Ph.D., the Texas Alliance for Life executive director, said the law provides an opportunity to restore dignity to the unborn child without restricting access to abortions. “We understand that the Supreme Court prevents Texas from making abortion substantially more difficult to obtain before viability, and this law does not do that,” Pojman said. “This law merely requires that the dignity of the unborn child is recognized after abortion and that their remains are not treated as medical waste.”
- [Texas Demands Proper Burials for Aborted Babies, Says Unborn Babies “Are Not Medical Waste” | LifeNews](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/unborn-babies-not-medical-waste/) - Joe Pojman Ph.D., the Texas Alliance for Life executive director, said the law is one way they hope to restore dignity to the unborn child. “We understand that the Supreme Court prevents Texas from making abortion substantially more difficult to obtain before viability, and this law does not do that,” Pojman said. “This law merely requires that the dignity of the unborn child is recognized after abortion and that their remains are not treated as medical waste.”
- [2017 Texas Abortion Restriction Goes Before Appeals Court Today | WOAI News Radio 1200](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/2017-texas-abortion-restriction-goes-before-appeals-court-today-woai-news-radio-1200/) - Dr. Joe Pojman, who heads the Texas Alliance for Life, disagrees. "Plaintiffs attorneys in federal court conceded that there would be no increased costs to women at abortion facilities, if humane methods are used," Pojman said. The law is part of a series of laws passed by the movement Conservative dominated Texas Legislature over the past several sessions, to try to 'chip away' and the Roe vs Wade decision which legalized abortion. They include upping requrements for equipment which needs to be on hand at abortion clinics, requiring waiting periods and that woman undergo a 'class' on abortion before undergoing the process, and laws passed this year to send abortion doctors to prison if they fail to provide 'immidate, live saving care' to fetuses which are born alive following bungled abortions, something the State Health Department says has not happened in the state since records began being kept in 2013. The trial court said the new state law, if it is allowed to take effect, would 'infringe on women's personal beliefs and would shame and stigmatize women who are accessing reproductive health care.' Currently, the remains of aborted fetuses are generally destroyed as medical waste, like, for example, a removed appendix. "The abortion industry in Texas treat the babies as mere medical waste," Pojman said. "We think this is a grave injustice."
- [Austin City Council mulls forcing Texas taxpayers to fund transportation to abortion centers | Live Action News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/austin-city-council-mulls-forcing-texas-taxpayers-to-fund-transportation-to-abortion-centers-live-action-news/) - We believe the money should be spent differently. “There are some 23 wonderful agencies in the greater Austin area that help a woman who has a crisis pregnancy with alternatives to abortion, including adoption,” said Joe Pojman, ED for @TexasAlliance4Life. — TexasAllianceforLife (@TXAlliance4Life) August 20, 2019
- [Austin City Council members propose funding to make abortion services more accessible | Austin American Statesman](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/austin-city-council-members-propose-funding-to-make-abortion-services-more-accessible-austin-american-statesman/) - Joe Pojman, director of the anti-abortion organization Texas Alliance for Life, said his organization would rather the city money go toward supporting women as they explore options other than abortion. “We’d like to see them using that $150,000 to promote childbirth and alternatives to abortion,” Pojman said.
- [Austin council members voice support for abortion access funding from City budget | KVUE News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/austin-council-members-voice-support-for-abortion-access-funding-from-city-budget-kvue-news/) - Some pro-life advocates believe the money should be spent differently. "There are some 23 wonderful agencies in the greater Austin area that help a woman who has a crisis pregnancy with alternatives to abortion, including adoption," said Joe Pojman, executive director for Texas Alliance for Life. "We would like the council to consider spending money on compassionate alternatives to abortion."
- [Austin City Council Considers Abortion Accessibility Funding | Spectrum News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/austin-city-council-considers-abortion-accessibility-funding-spectrum-news/) - “These organizations will provide what they need and it is far beyond birth. We have never met a woman that sought abortion as her first choice. Typically, women seek abortion because they feel they have no way out. The City of Austin is not helping them in those circumstances. What we should be doing is using taxpayer dollars to promote compassionate alternatives to an abortion,” said Pojman.
- [Lawmakers dismiss Empower Texans as irrelevant, but the group has the Texas House reeling again | The Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/lawmakers-dismiss-empower-texans-as-irrelevant-but-the-group-has-the-texas-house-reeling-again-the-texas-tribune/) - To anyone who believes @MQSullivan's account of this matter, may I offer to sell you some Florida swampland? I have lost count of how many times he and @EmpowerTexans have demonstrably lied about me and Texas Alliance for Life. #TXlege
- [Waxahachie family opposes Texas law following fight to keep 2-year-old daughter on life support | Waxahachie Daily Light](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/waxahachie-family-opposes-texas-law-following-fight-to-keep-2-year-old-daughter-on-life-support-waxahachie-daily-light/) - Alliance for Life Executive Director Joe Pojman, Ph.D., has lobbied for pro-life issues in Austin for 27 years and has played an integral role in the passing of major pro-life bills. After the Daily Light referenced the Bravenec case, Pojman immediately voiced his heartfelt condolences to the parents. “That is just so tragic, the pool accident, and the little girl that died from that,” Pojman expressed. “For any parent, just excruciating to watch. Our hearts go out to that family and husband and wife.” Pojman went into detail on how death is determined by physicians and explained the process families take to appeal decisions made by doctors. “Texas, like every other state, has a law that defines death,” Pojman said. “For decades now, Texas has had virtually the same definition of death in our law. That is based on very sound medical science.” Pojman noted that doctors issue a variety of tests to understand brain activity, and once the circulation test exhibits zero blood flow, the findings are definitive. “The cells die within minutes at that point,” Pojman said matter-of-factly. To his knowledge, this code has never been challenged in court.
- [Challenging abortion providers filing lawsuits on behalf of patients | Sunny 99.1](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/challenging-abortion-providers-filing-lawsuits-on-behalf-of-patients-sunny-99-1/) - Texas Alliance for Life Executive Director Joe Pojman said that's different from every other type federal lawsuit because usually it's a person who is actually being harmed who files a lawsuit. He said abortion providers speaking on behalf of women is a conflict of interest. "They oppose safety requirements designed to protect the health and safety of women. For example, for cleanliness, sterilization of surgical instruments used from women to women," said Pojman. He said Paxton is being aggressive, yet smart in an effort to block abortion clinics and doctors from challenging state laws on behalf of their patients. "The attorney general is basically asking the Supreme Court to go back to the usual rules for federal courts and stop giving the abortion providers a free ride," said Pojman. He said despite abortion providers not having any women's names or relationship...this is an unfair free pass unlike else in the federal court system.
- [Texas is trying to limit public money from going to abortion providers. Some fear other health services could get cut. | The Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-is-trying-to-limit-public-money-from-going-to-abortion-providers-some-fear-other-health-services-could-get-cut-the-texas-tribune/) - It’s good timing for abortion opponents, who are concerned about Planned Parenthood’s further expansion into West Texas. “We believe they would love to have the financial help of a city or hospital district or county in West Texas,” said Joe Pojman, president of Texas Alliance for Life. “But that's not going to be possible now, because of SB 22.” While abortion opponents say the bill is aimed at cutting off funding, they are also unsure about how the legislation could impact nonfinancial partnerships. But they disagree with the notion that it will decrease access to contraception, cancer screenings and other health care provided by clinics that don’t perform abortions. “It's crying wolf,” Pojman said. “Absolutely untrue.” He and other abortion opponents say that any services lost by cutting off taxpayer funds to Planned Parenthood and others will be supplemented by providers in the state’s Healthy Texas Women program.
- [Small pro-life victory in Texas poll on abortion | Sunny 99.1 iHeartRadio](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/small-pro-life-victory-texas-poll-abortion-sunny-99-1-iheartradio/) - "Texans do support protecting unborn babies from abortion and making compassionate alternatives available and that's what the Legislature is doing, as much as the Supreme Court allows it to do," said Dr. Joe Pojman with Texas Alliance for Life. Women slightly favored banning abortion once the baby's heartbeat is detected. Pojman said that’s not surprising. "The pro-life movement is constituted by women. It's basically a movement of women. The majority of the leaders in the pro-life movement are women," said Pojman.
- [Texas Planned Parenthood clinic will remain despite new law | United Press International](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-planned-parenthood-clinic-will-remain-despite-new-law-united-press-international/) - The extension of the $1-a-year lease of a city-owned building in East Austin was approved by the city council in November and took effect Feb. 6. Planned Parenthood signed its first lease for the site in 1973. RELATED Wisconsin Senate passes four abortion-restricting bills Though the bill didn't invalidate Planned Parenthood's Austin lease, it will block other contracts, "and that's a big gain for us," said abortion opponent Joe Pojman of Texas Alliance for Life. "We're very pleased that this law will soon be going into effect."
- [Despite new law, Austin Planned Parenthood clinic to stay open | Austin American Statesman](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/despite-new-law-austin-planned-parenthood-clinic-to-stay-open-austin-american-statesman/) - SB 22 is expected to block Planned Parenthood programs that include short-term clinics that provide contraceptives and health screenings at community colleges across Texas; booths at city- and county-sponsored health fairs that advocate for health testing; and HIV education in jails and prisons. The Austin school district also is studying whether the law will affect a proposed sex education curriculum for middle school students that was developed by the Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts. Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin, argued that SB 22 is a political statement that will put women’s health at risk and raise the number of unintended pregnancies, leading to more abortions. But abortion opponents, including Joe Pojman with the Texas Alliance for Life, said that even if SB 22 could not invalidate Planned Parenthood’s lease with Austin, it will block other contracts statewide, “and that’s a big gain for us.” “We’re very pleased that this law will soon be going into effect,” Pojman said
- [Pro-life movement picking up popularity across America | Sunny99.1 iHeartRadio](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pro-life-movement-picking-up-popularity-across-america-sunny99-1-iheartradio/) - Texas Alliance for Life Dr. Joe Pojman said the heart of America is changing in many regions in the country. "Much of America is responding to the extremism that we're seeing in states like New York, Virginia, Vermont, Illinois, which are enshrining abortion, making it legal right up to the moment of birth," said Pojman. Many of the dozens of Democratic presidential candidates want abortions to be legal right up until birth of a baby. "Overall, the nation is becoming very polarized and the Democratic party, in much of the country, has been under the control of extremists," said Pojman. He said they find people are uncomfortable with late-term abortions, people want limits on abortion and to protect unborn babies. Pojman added their goal in Texas—until the Legislature meets again in two years—is to pass a complete ban on abortion that would go into effect when the Supreme Court overrules Roe v. Wade. For much of the country, that is the big road block.
- [Children ‘are not garbage’ | World Magazine](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/children-are-not-garbage-world-magazine/) - Joe Pojman, director of Texas Alliance for Life, told me he thinks the Supreme Court’s decision bodes well for the Texas law. “We think we had a very good case before the Supreme Court ruled on Indiana’s law, and we think this case is even stronger now,” he said.
- [“Super Bowl Session” Produces Few Pro-life Victories | The Texan](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/super-bowl-session-produces-few-pro-life-victories-the-texan/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life responded to a request from The Texan to comment on Texas’ pro-life accomplishments in the 2019 legislature. Pojman said, “We view this as a successful session highlighted by the passing of HB16, The Texas Born-Alive Infant Protection Act, SB 22 to defund Planned Parenthood at the local level, and increased funding for compassionate alternatives to abortion.” HB 16 would require a physician to preserve the life and health of a child born alive after an abortion, just as they would to any other child born alive at the same gestational age. The bill includes a requirement that the physician who performed or attempted the abortion immediately transfers the born alive child to a hospital. A physician who fails to provide the appropriate medical treatment to a child born alive after an abortion would be liable to the state for a civil penalty of at least $100,000. The attorney general would also be authorized to bring a suit to collect the penalty as well. But not all pro-life advocates see this as a major win. Kimberlyn Schwartz, media director with Texas Right to Life, was tempered in her characterization of HB 16. She said, “Although symbolizing pro-life values, HB 16 does not stop abortion.” SB 22 was enacted to prohibit taxpayer dollars at both the state and local level from being used to fund abortion facilities and affiliates. Exemptions are made for licensed hospitals, licensed physician offices that perform fewer than 50 abortions per year, state hospitals, teaching hospitals, and accredited residency programs. Both Texas Alliance for Life and Texas Right to Life view SB 22 as a noteworthy pro-life victory. Pojman also mentioned SB 24, which ensures women receive information on alternatives to abortion, and HB 902 which increase penalties for assaulting pregnant women, as significant wins.
- [Texas too timid against abortion? Conservatives divided on whether GOP could have advocated near-ban | Dallas News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-too-timid-against-abortion-conservatives-divided-on-whether-gop-could-have-advocated-near-ban-dallas-news/) - Senate Bill 1033 would repeal language allowing a third-trimester abortion in cases of a severe fetal abnormality, meaning a life-threatening condition “incompatible with life outside the womb.” Further, the bill would bar an abortion at any time that’s requested due to the race, ethnicity or sex of a fetus, or due to the probability of having, or a diagnosis of, Down syndrome or a severe disability. Both NARAL Pro-Choice Texas, which lobbies for abortion rights, and the Texas Alliance for Life, among anti-abortion groups, see legal weakness in the bill. Each group says restrictions on abortion before 20 weeks post-fertilization likely won’t survive court review. “It will not survive a federal court challenge and will save no lives,” Pojman told alliance members in an online post. “The result will be more bad precedent and huge attorneys’ fees for the plaintiffs.” He added, though: “We hope that in coming years there will be enough votes on the Supreme Court to uphold a bill like this.”
- [Pro-lifer expects fair ruling from 5th Circuit in Medicaid case | One News Now](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pro-lifer-expects-fair-ruling-from-5th-circuit-in-medicaid-case/) - Dr. Joe Pojman of the Texas Alliance for Life explains: "The argument is that Planned Parenthood violated state and federal law and ethical norms by trafficking in baby body parts that were deliberately harvested from abortions in Houston, Texas." That was only one facility among many nationwide caught in an undercover video sting by the Center for Medical Progress in which abortion-providers haggled over pricing for aborted babies' body parts. All parties involved are watching the Texas case. "The Fifth Circuit is hearing this with all the judges sitting together, what they call 'en banc,' and we believe that these judges are interpreting the law as it was written by Congress," says the pro-life spokesman. "That means we will have a fair and level playing field – and that can only result, in our view, of Planned Parenthood being removed from the state's Medicaid program."
- [TX bill stops funds from flowing to abortion providers | One News Now](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/tx-bill-stops-funds-from-flowing-to-abortion-providers-one-news-now/) - Joe Pojman of Texas Alliance for Life says a major provision in the bill bans public bodies such as city governments and school districts from contracting with abortion providers, such as Planned Parenthood. “It's a very significant step forward in Texas,” he tells OneNewsNow, “and it's no surprise that the abortion industry is decrying it.” As an example, the City of Austin allows Planned Parenthood to use a city-owned building without paying rent, which means the liberal city government is losing $100,000 annually to benefit the wealthy abortion giant. Pojman says a second part of the bill bans tax dollars from going to an abortion provider or an affiliate. “Planned Parenthood frequently does that,” he says. “So this is really a taxpayer protection bill.” Planned Parenthood has not announced whether it will sue over the law but Pojman insists the abortion giant has a weak case if a lawsuit is filed.
- [Texas Lawmakers Leading the Anti-Abortion Effort Take a Gentler, More Tactical Approach | Dallas Observer](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-lawmakers-leading-the-anti-abortion-effort-take-a-gentler-more-tactical-approach-dallas-observer/) - Texas Alliance for Life, one of the state's biggest anti-abortion advocacy groups, came out against the bill. The measure "bans abortions on non-viable (fetuses) when the heartbeat is detected, which the Supreme Court does not permit," the group said in explaining its decision. "This law has been passed in three states and struck down in all three, Arkansas, North Dakota and Iowa. Requests by Arkansas and North Dakota to review the cases have been denied by the Supreme Court." Passing the law, according to the group, could actually strengthen abortion providers in Texas because of the attorneys' fees Texas could be forced to shell out to its opponents if the state is sued over the law and loses. Texas Wins Some, Loses Some In their rulings, the judges who have struck down previous "heartbeat bills" have cited the standard created by the Supreme Court in its decision in Casey. Casey holds that states have an interest in regulating abortion, but they cannot create an "undue burden" on women seeking the procedure. The "undue burden" standard guided the Supreme Court's decision in Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt, the 2016 case that saw the high court overturn a Texas law that required doctors performing abortions to have admitting privileges at a hospital within 30 miles of the clinic at which they were performing the procedure. The law also would have required abortion clinics to be outfitted to the same standards as hospital surgical suites. Although Texas’ law was struck down, it still forced dozens of clinics in the state to close during the time it was enforced as the suit against it wound its way through the courts. Fewer clinics means longer waits for appointments. Combine longer wait times with basic human anatomy, and Texas' heartbeat bill, while not imposing criminal penalties on women seeking abortions, would have made getting an abortion in Texas essentially impossible. "A six-week ban is an abortion ban, because most women don't know they're pregnant at six weeks," says Kelly Hart, the senior director of public affairs at Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas. "You miss your period, that's usually your first sign. Then how long do you wait before you get a test, because maybe you hope you're late for some reason? Maybe you give it a few days or whatever. You take the test, it comes back positive. You go to your doctor, maybe, to have it confirmed. There's a process." Even if a woman makes an appointment the day she realizes she might be pregnant and sees a doctor as soon as possible, she might not meet the law's requirements. "If this law was in place and you immediately pick up the phone to call one of us, it's a matter of when we can fit you in. Then you have to come in for your (state-mandated) sonogram. It's rarely a two-day wait. It's usually more because of scheduling and all that. This is just another way to do an abortion ban," Hart says. In addition to not wanting to pay for pro-abortion rights supporters’ next lawsuit with their attorney’s fees, Texas Alliance for Life fears the effect of negative precedent on future abortion laws in Texas and around the United States. In the eyes of the group’s special counsel Paul Benjamin Linton, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts isn’t a sure vote to overturn Roe, the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion nationwide in 1973. “The chief justice’s opinion upholding the Affordable Care Act gives one pause, as does his (in my view) exaggerated respect for precedent (which, to some extent, may be shared by Justice Brett Kavanaugh),” Linton wrote last year. “Although the chief justice might be willing to join an opinion overruling Roe at some point, it is doubtful he would cast the decisive (fifth) vote, particularly in the absence of further erosion of Roe. In other words, if his vote were needed, it is unlikely that it would be obtained.” Until Roe v. Wade is overturned, the group would rather ask the Supreme Court questions it hasn’t already answered in an effort to chip away at the foundations of the law. “Ignoring the Supreme Court is not a realistic possibility and would have no benefit. Regardless of whether the Legislature or the attorney general ignores the Supreme Court (which they will not do), all abortion laws must be enforced and prosecuted by local district attorneys and county prosecutors,” Texas Alliance for Life says in its 2019 legislative guide. “All DAs and prosecutors have taken an oath of office to uphold the Constitution, as interpreted by the Supreme Court. They will not enforce any law when prohibited by the Supreme Court.”
- [Abortion debate heats up; what will Texas do? | Sunny 99.1 iHeartRadio](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-debate-heats-up-what-will-texas-do-sunny-99-1-iheartradio/) - Well, the legislature is close to sending the "born alive" bill to Governor Abbott's Desk. Joe Pojman with Texas Alliance for Life says it's a necessary step. “It’s an excellent bill. It protects a child that was born alive after an abortion, something Texas should have done a long time ago,” Pojman stated. That is the only pro-life bill that will likely be passed this session. We asked Pojman why lawmakers would not bring up a more restrictive bill like what was passed in Alabama. “We admire their intent. Strategically it’s not wise. Texas has taken the better route. We are doing what is possible,” Pojman explained, adding that right now the votes aren't on the Supreme Court to ban abortion; an issue that is now going to take center stage in the 2020 campaign.
- [Senate seeks to extend time in end-of-life hospital disputes | Austin American Statesman](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/senate-seeks-to-extend-time-in-end-of-life-hospital-disputes-austin-american-statesman/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, one of the organizations in a coalition that opposed SB 2089 — which also includes the Texas Medical Association and the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops — said the coalition was not consulted on the change to 45 days and had not yet met to discuss that alteration. However, the Alliance for Life appreciated Lucio’s amendment, he said.
- [Texas Heartbeat Bill Dies in the House | The Texan](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-heartbeat-bill-dies-in-the-house-the-texan/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life said, “Our goal is to completely protect unborn babies from abortion beginning at fertilization. However, at this time we are not recommending the Texas Legislature support the heartbeat bill and other bills that have little chance of surviving a federal court challenge.” He continued, “The bad precedent of a loss will be used to strike down more pro-life laws in Texas and other states. The 2016 loss in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt in which the Supreme Court struck down safety regulations at abortion facilities has been used to strike down a number of laws in other states. It is heartbreaking to see that happen in state after state.”
- [Why Isn’t Texas Getting Its Own Heartbeat Bill? | Dallas Observer](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/why-isnt-texas-getting-its-own-heartbeat-bill-dallas-observer/) - Texas Alliance for Life, one of the state's biggest anti-abortion advocacy groups, actually came out against the bill. Passing HB 1500, according to the group, could actually strengthen abortion providers in Texas due to the attorneys' fees Texas could be forced to shell out if they are sued over the law. The measure "bans abortions on non-viable abortions when the heartbeat is detected, which the Supreme Court does not permit," the group said in explaining its decision. "This law has been passed in three states and struck down in all three, Arkansas, North Dakota and Iowa. Requests by Arkansas and North Dakota to review the cases have been denied by the Supreme Court."
- [Why Texas abortion opponents aren’t leading the charge to overturn Roe v. Wade | Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/why-texas-abortion-opponents-arent-leading-the-charge-to-overturn-roe-v-wade-texas-tribune/) - Meanwhile, Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, fears that any legal battle could uphold abortion rights while funneling potentially millions of dollars in attorneys' fees to abortion providers. Those worries stem from a legal battle over a 2013 Texas statelaw that required doctors who performed abortions to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals and forced clinics to comply with the standards of ambulatory surgical centers. The U.S. Supreme Court struck down key provisions of that law in late 2016. The decision has been hailed by abortion rightsadvocates as their biggest Supreme Court victory since Planned Parenthood v. Casey, a case that reaffirmed the constitutional right of abortion established in Roe v. Wade. The attorneys' fees from that case still haven’t been resolved in court, but the state could pay roughly $4.5 million. “That’s a big setback because it’d be a windfall for the abortion industry,” Pojman said. “More than a dozen cases are in the pipeline to overturn Roe v. Wade. We don’t need any more.”
- [TEXAS TRACKER YOUR GUIDE TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE | Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-tracker-your-guide-to-the-state-legislature-dallas-morning-news/) - The Texas Alliance for Life, another anti-abortion group, doesn't oppose the bill, but it’s not recommending it. In April, it said it doesn’t think the bar on abortions before fetal viability can hold up in court. “It will not survive a federal court challenge and will save no lives. The result will be more bad precedent and huge attorneys’ fees for the plaintiffs,” the alliance’s Joe Pojman wrote. His post also said: “We hope that in coming years there will be enough votes on the Supreme Court to uphold a bill like this.” Texans for Life, another anti-abortion group, also has no position on the bill.
- [Pre-Abortion Counseling Bill Passes TX Senate | 740 AM KTRH News Radio](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pre-abortion-counseling-bill-passes-tx-senate-740-am-ktrh-news-radio/) - Pro-life advocates strongly support SB 2243 and are cheering its continued progress. Dr. Joe Pojman with Texas Alliance for Life tells KTRH that the legislation makes perfect sense. "We need to remember that abortion is an irreversible decision that claims the life of an unborn child," he says. "Women need all the information they can get before they make that decision, to figure out if it is the best decision for them." Opponents of SB 2243 claim it lacks protections, like requiring the counselor be a licensed medical professional. But Pojman says the information required by the bill could only be shared by qualified personnel. "This is very important information about the characteristics of the unborn child, about alternatives to abortion, about sex trafficking," he explains. "All things that women are going to find very helpful before they decide whether to have an abortion." Despite its passage in the Senate, SB 2243 faces uncertainty in the House due to the limited time left in the 2019 Legislative Session. Still, Pojman believes it has a good chance of passage in a session that has seen other pro-life bills stall out. "There's still plenty of time for the bill to get considered and voted on," he says. "And if it gets to the floor, we are very confident that it has the votes to pass the full House and get to the governor's desk."
- [Abortion ‘Sleeper’ Bill To Ban Abortion In Texas (If Roe v. Wade Overturned) | The Hayride](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-sleeper-bill-to-ban-abortion-in-texas-if-roe-v-wade-overturned-the-hayride/) - “This bill will restore protection to unborn children, beginning at fertilization, by banning abortion when and to the extent that the Supreme Court reverses Roe v. Wade,” according to a statement from Texas Alliance for Life. The Tennessee Legislature approved a similar measure on Tuesday.
- [High hopes for abortion survivors in Texas | World Magazine](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/high-hopes-for-abortion-survivors-in-texas-world-magazine/) - Joe Pojman, the executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, told me his organization fully expects the Texas legislature to approve either the Senate or House version of the bill and Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, to sign one of them. Both bills, Pojman said, “really demonstrate the concern of the Texas legislature, and, after it’s signed, of the governor, that we want to do everything possible to protect unborn babies and babies who survive abortion.” Many news outlets are reporting the state has received no reports of babies born alive after abortions, but Pojman pointed out that abortionists likely wouldn’t report those because state law protects unborn babies after 20 weeks of gestation unless the mother’s life is in danger or the baby has a severe abnormality. “We suspect that [live births] may be going on in certain facilities,” Pojman said. “However, it would be naive to assume that a physician who performs a late abortion, which results in a live birth, would report that live birth to the state. It would be like asking a physician who cheats on his income taxes to report that cheating to the IRS.”
- [Families plead to change Texas Advance Directives Act 10-Day Rule | Sunny 99.1](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/families-plead-to-change-texas-advance-directives-act-10-day-rule-sunny-99-1/) - Texas Alliance for Life Executive Director Dr. Joe Pojman said the goal of the current law is to encourage communication between the doctor and patient or patient's family when the patient is terminally ill. "We do not believe that the law should require that a doctor be forced to provide an intervention that will actually harm the patient," said Pojman. He said families could demand a medical intervention could actually harm the patient. "In these very rare cases, the goal of this law is to get doctors and patients and their families talking together. And, most of the time, that works very well," said Pojman.
- [A Lawmaker Who Blocked Texas’ Death Penalty Abortion Bill Is Now Facing “Security Concerns” | Bustle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/a-lawmaker-who-blocked-texas-death-penalty-abortion-bill-is-now-facing-security-concerns-bustle/) - The legislation received pushback not only from supporters of reproductive rights, but also from anti-abortion groups, the Dallas Morning News reported. The Texas Alliance for Life opposed the bill on the grounds that it violates Roe v. Wade, according to the Dallas Morning News, while Texans for Life told the newspaper that it "opposes criminalizing or penalizing women as it only protects the abortionist."
- [Republican lawmaker proposes death penalty as option for Texas women who receive abortions | Salon](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/republican-lawmaker-proposes-death-penalty-as-option-for-texas-women-who-receive-abortions-salon/) - Introduced in 2017 by Texas State Rep. Tony Tinderholt (a far-right Republican from Arlington), Texas House Bill 896 calls for total statewide criminalization of abortion and is being pushed by the Christian right. However, it has yet to come up for a vote, and even some of Tinderholt’s fellow Republicans believe that it is going too far by calling for homicide charges for women who have abortions. Texas State Rep. Jeff Leach, for example, has appeared reluctant to bring the bill to a full Texas House vote. And the Texas Alliance for Life, an anti-abortion group, has voiced its opposition to Texas House Bill 896.
- [Los legisladores de Texas están considerando la pena de muerte para mujeres que abortan | YAHOO Noticias](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/los-legisladores-de-texas-estan-considerando-la-pena-de-muerte-para-mujeres-que-abortan-yahoo-noticias/) - Otra organización antiabortista de Texas llamada Texas Alliance for Life también se opone al proyecto de ley. El director ejecutivo, doctor Joe Pojman, dijo al HuffPost que la organización no apoya el proyecto de ley porque “tiene pocas opciones de sobrevivir el desafió de un tribunal federal debido a que viola la jurisprudencia de la Corte Suprema”.
- [Texas Bill Threatening Death Penalty for Abortion Is the Anti-Abortion Movement at Its Most Honest | VIPortal](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-bill-threatening-death-penalty-for-abortion-is-the-anti-abortion-movement-at-its-most-honest-viportal/) - One group, the Texas Alliance for Life, opposes Tinderholt’s measure, saying the change would run afoul of the U.S. Supreme Court’s backing of abortions of nonviable fetuses. Also, the group notes, Texas didn’t prosecute a single woman for receiving an abortion in the century-plus before the high court legalized abortion nationally in 1973. Another anti-abortion group, Texans for Life, “opposes criminalizing or penalizing women as it only protects the abortionist,” its president, Kyleen Wright, advised in an email. Elizabeth Graham of Texas Right to Life stopped short of endorsing the proposed ban, but otherwise said in an email that the group is working closely with Tinderholt.
- [Security concerns raised for Plano Rep. Jeff Leach after he opposed bill to make all abortions illegal | Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/security-concerns-raised-for-plano-rep-jeff-leach-after-he-opposed-bill-to-make-all-abortions-illegal-dallas-morning-news/) - The Texas Alliance for Life, one of two anti-abortion groups that oppose Tinderholt's plan, saluted Leach on Twitter on Thursday for reaffirming his decision not to help the legislation advance.
- [Former SBC President Jack Graham Praises Chairman Who Killed Bill to Outlaw Abortion as ‘Courageous’ | Christian News Network](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/former-sbc-president-jack-graham-praises-chairman-who-killed-bill-to-outlaw-abortion-as-courageous-christian-news-network/) - “We agree with Chairman Jeff Leach 100%, and we thank him for his leadership. Women were NEVER prosecuted for abortion in Texas or in any other state before Roe. Not right to start now. We need to focus on stopping abortion doctors, not prison cells for women,” also remarked the Texas Alliance for Life.
- [Police again step in as Texas lawmaker halts abortion bill | Gillette News Record](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/police-again-step-in-as-texas-lawmaker-halts-abortion-bill-gillette-news-record/) - Leach, who chairs the House committee that held a public hearing on the measure, known as House Bill 896, said in a statement posted on Twitter that the bill would not advance. Prominent anti-abortion groups in Texas have also come out against the measure, including the Texas Alliance for Life, which noted that no states prosecuted women before the landmark Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide.
- [Texas bill calling abortion 'homicide' likely won't pass, but others could | KXAN News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-bill-calling-abortion-homicide-likely-wont-pass-but-others-could-kxan-news/) - The bill is not popular even among anti-abortion groups. The Texas Alliance for Life says the bill goes against precedent, as the state didn't prosecute any women for having an abortion before it was legalized. Meanwhile, Texans for Life says it opposes the bill because it punishes women.
- [Historic: Bill That Would Abolish Abortion Granted Hearing in Texas | Faithwire](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/historic-bill-that-would-abolish-abortion-granted-hearing-in-texas-faithwire/) - As you can imagine, the reaction from the pro-abortion side was one of fierce criticism. According to Texas Alliance for Life, an intern at NARAL even testified, to the contrary of the bill, that it was her “personal belief that abortion should be legal at 39 weeks.”
- [Advocates for improbable abortion ban face off with Plano Republican Rep. Jeff Leach | Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/advocates-for-improbable-abortion-ban-face-off-with-plano-republican-rep-jeff-leach-dallas-morning-news/) - It's not extreme for advocates of restricting abortion rights to question an outright ban. One group, the Texas Alliance for Life, opposes Tinderholt's measure, saying the change would run afoul of the U.S. Supreme Court's backing of abortions of nonviable fetuses. Also, the group notes, Texas didn't prosecute a single woman for receiving an abortion in the century-plus before the high court legalized abortion nationally in 1973.
- [Three Texas abortion bills pass committees, gaining momentum in Senate | Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/three-texas-abortion-bills-pass-committees-gaining-momentum-in-senate-texas-tribune/) - SB 24 states that a physician must hand the patient a hard copy of the materials – an important clarification, according to Joe Pojman, the executive director for the Texas Alliance for Life. Current law says the information must be provided in a conversation or online.
- [Bishop encourages all to be light on the darkness of abortion | Catholic Spirit newspaper of the Austin Diocese](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/bishop-encourages-all-to-be-light-on-the-darkness-of-abortion-catholic-spirit-newspaper-of-the-austin-diocese/) - The Texas Catholic Pro-Life Day began with two Masses to celebrate the Gift of Human Life before gathering with other pro-life groups from other denominations for a march and rally at the Texas Capitol organized by the Texas Alliance for Life.
- [Proposed ban on abortion if fetal heartbeat is detected might not survive in Texas | Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/proposed-ban-on-abortion-if-fetal-heartbeat-is-detected-might-not-survive-in-texas-dallas-morning-news/) - Joe Pojman of the Texas Alliance for Life, mindful that Republicans retain House and Senate majorities despite Democratic gains in November, said: “We still have the votes to get things done. The trick is to show this is still the will of the state — and I think it is.” But Texans want abortion to remain legal and protected, said Yvonne Gutierrez of Planned Parenthood Texas Votes. Gutierrez noted a July Quinnipiac University poll indicating that voters by a wide margin back Roe vs. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court decision supporting a woman’s right to an abortion — though 51 percent of Republican respondents disagreed with the decision. More recently, a University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll in February found 66 percent of Republicans and 15 percent of Democrats said abortion laws should be “more strict.” The alliance and Texans for Life have prioritized a proposal not singled out by Patrick that would be triggered if the Supreme Court overturns abortion’s legality. Senate Bill 2160, authored by Sen. Angela Paxton, R-Plano, and House bills by Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, R-Southlake, would bar abortion except to save a woman from impairment or death. Both await hearings.
- [Landgraf: Protecting life in Lone Star State | Odessa America Online](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/landgraf-protecting-life-in-lone-star-state-odessa-america-online/) - In 2016, the Texas Alliance for Life recognized me with the “Courageous Defense of Life Award” and the people of Odessa and beyond have my promise that I will continue to defend life at every turn.
- [Has Dan Patrick loosened his conservative ties? Some of his staunchest supporters say yes | Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/has-dan-patrick-loosened-his-conservative-ties-some-of-his-staunchest-supporters-say-yes-dallas-morning-news/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of the anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life, pointed out that 10 percent of Patrick’s 30 priority bills would restrict abortion. Notably, one of the anti-abortion bills is being carried by a Democrat. Sen. Eddie Lucio of Brownsville wants women to receive information about adoption and "the characteristics of an unborn child" before receiving an abortion. “We do not agree with Empower Texans,” Pojman told The News. “Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick continues to be extremely committed to the life issue. We are impressed and pleased at his dedication to passing substantial pro-life bills, as he has been in previous sessions."
- [First Circuit Court of Appeals to rule on Houston case | Sunny99.iheart](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/first-circuit-court-of-appeals-to-rule-on-houston-case-sunny99-iheart/) - Texas Alliance for Life Executive Director Joe Pojman said while loved ones might want to interventions to be done to save the patient's life, the opposite could happen. "The purpose of this is so that no physician is forced by law to provide interventions that will harm or possibly hasten the death of a patient," said Pojman. He said the goal of the law is to get patients, families and doctors talking about end of life decisions. Pojman said the law is very rarely used, but is to protect the conscious of medical providers. "The district court in Houston dismissed the case because the mother really didn't have a case that could be brought," said Pojman. He said multiple pro-life groups, religious organizations and disability rights groups support the law.
- [A Texas Legislative Session Without An Abortion Fight? Unlikely. | By The Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/a-texas-legislative-session-without-an-abortion-fight-unlikely-by-the-texas-tribune/) - Joe Pojman, executive director for the Texas Alliance for Life, acknowledged that Texas legislators are “much more sober” on anti-abortion bills this session, in part given the 2018 midterm elections. Democrats flipped 12 seats in the Texas House in the midterms, marking the biggest shift in the lower chamber since the 2010 election cycle. Given their narrower margin, Republican legislators in the majority “want to make sure that the time that is available for social issues involving abortion is very well spent,” Pojman said. “No one is attributing the loss of Republicans to their support for the [abortion] issue,” Pojman said. “Nevertheless, I want to make sure the bills that are debated are going to have wide support among the public and voters in particular, and I think that will be the case.”
- [Support Growing for Restrictive Abortion Bill in Texas | Color Lines](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/support-growing-for-restrictive-abortion-bill-in-texas-color-lines/) - Two of the state’s most prominent anti-abortion organizations, Texas Alliance for Life and Texas Right to Life, have not put their support behind HB 1500 due to what The Texas Observer characterizes as its “its glaring constitutional problems.”
- [Can pro-life state constitutional amendments help end abortion? | Christian Post Reporter](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/can-pro-life-state-constitutional-amendments-help-end-abortion-christian-post-reporter/) - Paul Linton, an attorney who formerly served as general counsel for Americans United for Life, told CP that he found the Alabama and West Virginia amendment vote results “very encouraging.” “Other states will likely consider similar measures, particularly Iowa, where a one-sentence neutrality amendment has already been introduced, and Kansas, in the event the state supreme court recognizes a right to abortion,” Linton said. When asked how effective pro-life state amendments could be in banning abortion, Linton responded that he believed it “would depend upon the precise language of the amendment.” “I do not think that state constitutional amendments are typically used to define and punish criminal conduct, which is more a matter for the legislatures to decide,” he explained. “On the other hand, a strong statement of pro-life principle in a state constitution may act as a restraint on a legislature enacting a ‘liberalized’ abortion law.” Linton referenced “neutrality amendments” as an example, which state that the constitution does not protect the right to an abortion, noting that they “would enable states to enforce pre-Roe laws prohibiting abortions” or possibly “to enact new laws prohibiting abortion.”
- [The ‘Fetal Heartbeat’ Bill Has 57 Authors. All but 3 of them Are Men. | Texas Observer](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/the-fetal-heartbeat-bill-has-57-authors-all-but-3-of-them-are-men-texas-observer/) - But anti-abortion groups Texas Alliance for Life and the more hardline Texas Right to Life aren’t throwing their full support behind HB 1500. Joe Pojman, director of Texas Alliance for Life, said while he’s excited about the number of lawmakers signing on, his group is not recommending that the Legislature pass it. “We’re just recommending bills that have a reasonable chance of sustaining a federal court challenge,” Pojman said.
- [Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is seeking more power this session to prosecute voter fraud and abortion-related crimes |](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-attorney-general-ken-paxton-is-seeking-more-power-this-session-to-prosecute-voter-fraud-and-abortion-related-crimes/) - Joe Pojman, the executive director of the anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life, said his organization investigates safety and other violations at abortion clinics through regular public information requests and conversations with protesters who stand outside clinics. He acknowledged that “it’s very difficult for us to know the scope of the problem” but suggested the attorney general’s office might have access to information that’s kept from the public. “We do agree … that the Legislature should make a slight change to current law to allow concurrent prosecution between local authorities and DAs and the attorney general of Texas,” Pojman said. “We think there may be a problem because it might be the case that abortion laws are not properly being enforced uniformly across the state.”
- [New late-term abortion law in New York could help out conservatives in 2020 | Sunny 99.1](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/new-late-term-abortion-law-in-new-york-could-help-out-conservatives-in-2020-sunny-99-1/) - Texas Alliance for Life Executive Director Dr. Joe Pojman said abortion at any time during pregnancy is disturbing for many folks, but especially up until birth is extraordinarily appalling to just about everybody. "There are people in the Capitol, in both the House and the Senate who want to see legal abortion through the entire nine months of pregnancy for any reason at all and we have to be very vigilant and make sure that they do not get control," said Pojman. He said he doesn't think there will be any serious attempt in Texas to pass such a bill because there would be serious backfire. "We have gotten tremendous response from people in Texas concerned about the law in New York. It is a tremendous motivating issue for people," said Pojman.
- [Far-Right Texas Legislator Files Bill to Completely Outlaw Abortion | The Austin Chronicle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/far-right-texas-legislator-files-bill-to-completely-outlaw-abortion-the-austin-chronicle/) - But the bill is so extreme – and plainly illegal – it’s failing to curry favor with anti-choice groups. Texas Alliance for Life, one of the state’s leading anti-abortion organizations, tells the Chronicle it does not support the bill for a few reasons, including the fact it wouldn’t withstand a federal court challenge and it asks the the Attorney General to ignore the Supreme Court. “We could no sooner ignore SCOTUS than the force of gravity,” says TAL’s Joe Pojman. His group also isn’t getting behind the bill because it criminalizes women who undergo abortion, says Pojman.
- [Texas anti-abortion bills would protect abnormal fetuses, slash Planned Parenthood funding | San Antonio Express News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-anti-abortion-bills-would-protect-abnormal-fetuses-slash-planned-parenthood-funding-san-antonio-express-news/) - “We are not convinced there are enough votes on the Supreme Court at the moment to repeal Roe v. Wade or even scale back Roe v. Wade,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, referring to the landmark ruling that originated in Texas that found women have a constitutional right to the procedure. He’s urging the Legislature to pass less sweeping bills, such as banning cities, counties and other municipalities from doing business with abortion providers like Planned Parenthood and their affiliates. Pojman said he is not advising lawmakers to pass a bill to ban abortions of fetuses with diagnosed abnormalities after 20 weeks gestation because he does not believe it could survive a court challenge.
- [Thousands march at Capitol in annual Texas Rally for Life | The Daily Texan](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/thousands-march-at-capitol-in-annual-texas-rally-for-life-the-daily-texan/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, said the march raises awareness for alternatives to abortion such as adoption. “I think women need to know that there are alternatives to abortion, that they are the best alternatives for themselves and for their baby,” Pojman said. Speakers at the event also drew attention to bills filed for the Texas legislative session that began on Jan. 8. Pojman said it was important to show representatives that voters support anti-abortion measures. In the 2017 session, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 8, which restricted second-trimester abortions and required the burial or cremation of fetal tissue. The law was struck down in September 2018 by U.S. District Judge David Alan Ezra. Pojman said the rally’s importance also extends to the young adults and children who were in attendance. “We have to keep people educated,” Pojman said. “I think we’re going to see that the average age of this rally is very young, a huge number of people who are under 18.”
- [San Antonio, Texas Abortion Clinic Will Close Down Next Week Saving Babies’ Lives |  Life News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/san-antonio-texas-abortion-clinic-will-close-down-next-week-saving-babies-lives-micaiah-bilger/) - More inspection reports obtained by Texas Alliance for Life in 2013 also showed dozens of violations, including problems with the sterilization of abortion instruments, lack of an RN or LVN on staff, rusty suction machines and expired and unlabeled medications.
- [Abortion rights groups make their case against Texas restrictions in federal court | Houston Chronicle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-rights-groups-make-their-case-against-texas-restrictions-in-federal-court-paul-cobler/) - On the other side of the debate, Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, also said he doesn’t expect any Supreme Court reversals in the near future. “Unfortunately, the case law is currently very bad and the precedent is very bad against the Texas Legislature for doing what we think is just a matter of justice,” Pojman said. “I’m very cautious, and I’m not foreseeing any earthquakes any time soon.”
- [PRO-LIFE TX pro-lifer predicts state's laws will survive courts | One News Now](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pro-life-tx-pro-lifer-predicts-states-laws-will-survive-courts-charlie-butts/) - Joe Pojman of Texas Alliance for Life tells OneNewsNow the laws are common-sense measures intended to protect both women and pre-born babies, such as requiring that only doctors can perform abortions; parental consent for pre-teen girls; and health codes for sterilizing surgical tools. The hearing was held before federal Judge Lee Yeakel, who has not been friendly towards restrictive abortion laws and is expected to rule against Texas on many of its laws. "We expect that the attorney general of Texas will appeal the case to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans, which will give a very fair hearing and will uphold the constitutionality of all of our regulations," Pojman predicts. That is likely, he adds, because the U.S. Supreme Court has already upheld many of them.
- [Despite legal victory, Whole Woman’s Health shutters San Antonio abortion clinic | San Antonio Express News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/despite-legal-victory-whole-womans-health-shutters-san-antonio-abortion-clinic-san-antonio-express-news/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, an anti-abortion group, said problems related to instrument sterilization were “inexcusable,” regardless of the clinic’s submitted corrective plan. “We’ve very pleased that Whole Woman’s Health of San Antonio has closed permanently. It was not a well-run abortion facility,” Pojman said. “San Antonio does not need Whole Woman’s Health.”
- [Could having Brett Kavanaugh on the Supreme Court affect abortion laws in Texas? | The Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/could-having-brett-kavanaugh-on-the-supreme-court-affect-abortion-laws-in-texas-the-dallas-morning-news/) - It would take five Supreme Court votes to overturn the ruling. Kavanaugh could be the fifth, though Texas Alliance for Life director Joe Pojman said he doesn’t believe Roe will be overturned. “But there is a good chance, if other questions came before the Supreme Court, Kavanaugh could help us prevail on issues we have not in the past,” Pojman said. In 2016, the Supreme Court struck down a Texas law that would require abortion clinics to meet surgical-center standards and require doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital. Senate Bill 8, the major abortion bill of last year’s legislative session, is still being challenged in the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The law would require fetal remains from abortions and miscarriages to be cremated or buried and outlaw a common second-trimester procedure, dilation and evacuation, which abortion opponents refer to as as “dismemberment” abortion. Pojman said he believes Kavanaugh could help uphold these laws if they come before the Supreme Court. “We don’t expect Roe to be overturned anytime soon, but we hope that sometime in the future the precedent will change to protect unborn children,” Pojman said.
- [A Peek Into the New Lege's Anti-Choice Plan | The Austin Chronicle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/a-peek-into-the-new-leges-anti-choice-plan-the-austin-chronicle/) - But TAL's second priority, says its founder and leader Joe Pojman, is to prohibit "wrongful birth" lawsuits against physicians who withhold information from patients about fetal anomalies, another bill that didn't pass last session. "These suits send the wrong message by saying society thinks a child born with a disability has less value than a child who is healthy," says Pojman. The discord between the two groups stems from TRL's ties to well-funded conservative group Empower Texans, and from the group's aggressive penchant for anti-choice bills that are sure to face legal challenges ("Deep Divisions in Texas' Powerful Anti-Choice Movement," April 6). Unlike TRL, Alliance for Life adopts a "prudent" approach to bills; for instance, it cautions against adopting bans at less than 20 weeks and is pessimistic about the 5th Circuit upholding the 2017 D&E ban. "Those laws do very poorly in federal court; there's precedent against the law that's strongly against us," says Pojman.
- [Texas Senate race sparks debate in pro-life community | Catholic News Agency](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-senate-race-sparks-debate-in-pro-life-community-catholic-news-agency/) - However, Pojman countered that Texas already “provides a tremendous amount of help for pregnant women” and does much to offer alternatives to abortion. The state has more than 200 pregnancy resource centers that offer free to help to women in need, he said, and some half of these centers receive state funding. In addition, the state’s social service network provides health care for more than half of the minors in Texas, and the majority of childbirths in Texas are funded by Medicaid. Rather than advancing the pro-life movement, Pojman argued, “O’Rourke would be a disaster.” “He has shown himself to be entirely hostile to protecting unborn children from abortion. He has voted to allow late abortions, he has voted to support tax funding for abortions. If he became a senator and had his way, he would eliminate the Hyde Amendment, which has been demonstrated to have saved some 2 million babies from abortion since it was first implemented in the ‘70s.” Texas Alliance for Life has enthusiastically endorsed Ted Cruz for Senate. Pojman pointed to Cruz’s consistent record of voting for pro-life measures, including a ban on late-term abortions and an end to federal funding of Planned Parenthood.
- [Meet Mikael Love, the OB-GYN Who Doesn’t Prescribe Birth Control | Texas Observer](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/meet-mikael-love-the-ob-gyn-who-doesnt-prescribe-birth-control-texas-observer/) - Love began lobbying in 1999 at the encouragement of Joe Pojman, executive director of anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life. Love has “an inexhaustible energy when it comes to defending unborn babies,” Pojman said this spring. The two met through Pojman’s wife, who is Love’s patient. (“He caught all of my babies when they came out,” Pojman said, laughing.) They’ve worked together since — Pojman calls Love “around the clock” to discuss strategy; Love reaches out for lobbying tips.
- [VOLUNTARIOS TEXANOS SE MOVILIZAN PARA APOYAR A MUJERES QUE QUIEREN ABORTAR  | LaConexionUsa](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/voluntarios-texanos-se-movilizan-para-apoyar-a-mujeres-que-quieren-abortar-laconexionusa/) - Según Joe Pojman, director ejecutivo de Alianza para la Vida de Texas, una organización antiabortista con sede en Austin, es de esperar que en 2019 la Asamblea Legislativa estatal, que inicia un nuevo periodo de sesiones en enero, siga imponiendo restricciones a la interrupción voluntaria del embarazo. "En 2017 se aprobaron un total de 10 proyectos de ley relacionados a la lucha contra el aborto, mostrando la solidez y liderazgo nacional de Texas en su esfuerzo por salvar vidas", indicó Pojman a Efe través de un mensaje de texto.
- [Pro-life group defunded but not destroyed | WORLD](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pro-life-group-defunded-but-not-destroyed-world/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, told me that, overall, the Healthy Texas Women program is flourishing. He rejected the common criticism among pro-abortion people that no amount of effort can replace Planned Parenthood. Pojman pointed out that federally qualified health centers and certified physicians offices greatly outnumber Planned Parenthood centers, especially in rural areas. Dublin, Texas, a rural town of 3,605 people outside Fort Worth, has no Planned Parenthood facilities but boasts 57 Healthy Texas Women–participating providers. Austin has more than 100 certified Healthy Texas Women clinics, compared to three Planned Parenthood locations. “By all measures, [the state is] serving more low-income women,” Pojman said. “They have more low-income women enrolled, they have more providers enrolled than ever before, and the state is spending funding in general on women’s health services at a historically high level.” He added, “At Planned Parenthood, a woman will not see a physician unless she is there for an abortion. So these women are typically getting much better care.” Losing The Heidi Group, he said, is not going to hamper Texas’ efforts to redirect funding from abortion providers to other health centers.
- [UPDATE: Extension to keep nine-year-old on ventilator |  Sunny99.iheart](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/update-extension-to-keep-nine-year-old-on-ventilator/) - The controversial Texas Advance Directives Act, passed in 1999, allows doctors in Texas to stop life-sustaining treatment, after a 10-day waiting period, even over the wishes of the patient’s family. Texas Alliance for Life’s Executive Director Dr. Joe Pojman said they, and other legitimate pro-life organizations, do accept the concept of brain death. "So sad for this family. It's a tragic case. They're doing everything they can, understandably, to try to help their daughter. The simple reality is that the daughter is no longer with us. And, there's nothing that can be done to change that," said Pojman. "The family is struggling to find a solution. But, the reality is this poor girl, Peyton, is clinically, medically and legally dead." Reportedly, more than two dozen facilities were asked to take her, but have refused. “Death, including brain death, is a condition that everyone will eventually reach. We are very sad for Payton's family who are no doubt experiencing immense grief,” said Pojman.
- [Ted Cruz at center of U.S. Supreme Court storm | The Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/ted-cruz-at-center-of-u-s-supreme-court-storm-the-texas-tribune/) - "Since he was announced we have been big fans of Judge Kavanaugh's, and that continues," said Joe Pojman, the executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. "We are very understanding that the Senate Judiciary Committee will have another day of hearings to address the allegations, but we remain confident that Judge Kavanaugh will be a very good justice on the Supreme Court." "This has happened very quickly," he added. "We haven't talked to our donors and supporters, but I will say not a single individual has called to ask us to reconsider our position on Judge Kavanaugh." Pojman remained confident that Cruz will carry the day in November, citing a new Quinnipiac poll that showed Cruz leading O'Rourke by nine points.
- [Seeking dignity in death for the unborn | WORLD](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/seeking-dignity-in-death-for-the-unborn-world/) - Joe Pojman, director of Texas Alliance for Life, told me he disagreed with Ezra’s opinion that the Texas law places an unconstitutional burden on women seeing an abortion. “There are dozens of funeral services and burial services providers who have stepped forward saying they will work with any hospital to provide free funeral services or burial services,” Pojman said. “Judge Ezra did not give that significant weight in his opinion, unfortunately.” In July, attorneys for the abortion providers suing the state agreed to a pre-trial court order that “they will not seek to introduce evidence concerning the monetary cost of compliance with the challenged laws, including the cost of collection, storage, transportation, and disposal of embryonic and fetal tissue remains.” The stipulation came from evidence presented in court that showed the requirements would add between $.50 and $1.50 to the cost of each abortion. “We have dozens of providers who are willing to help,” Pojman said. “Cost is not an issue. There’s just really no reason that this can’t go into effect. I think the plaintiffs’ main concern is that the state of Texas is recognizing the unborn child is a baby who has dignity that should be recognized.”
- [Judge nixes law that gave dignity to aborted babies | One News Now](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/judge-nixes-law-that-gave-dignity-to-aborted-babies-one-news-now/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, says the law wouldn't have hindered access to abortion. The office of the Texas AG agrees. "This law did not at all impact a woman's right to obtain an abortion," adds Mateer. "What it dealt with was how do you take care of the remains from such an abortion. [For example], are you allowed ... under current law to throw them in the trash, to show disrespect for the unborn? What this law did instead was say that you had to treat the unborn remains with dignity and respect."
- [Texas Fetal Burial Law Struck Down in Another Blow to Abortion Restrictions | The New York Times](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-fetal-burial-law-struck-down-in-another-blow-to-abortion-restrictions-the-new-york-times/) - “Regardless of whether this law goes into effect, the unfortunate reality is that abortion will remain readily available in Texas and will occur tens of thousands of times every year,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of the anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life. “This law merely requires that the dignity of the unborn child is recognized after abortion and that their remains are not treated as medical waste.”
- [Texas 'Fetal Burial Law' Permanently Blocked | News Radio 1200 WOAI](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-fetal-burial-law-permanently-blocked-news-radio-1200-woai/) - Pro-life groups like the Texas Alliance for Life lobbied hard for the law, arguing that it was a way to add dignity to the procedure. "We understand that the Supreme Court prevents Texas from making abortion substantially more difficult to obtain before viability, and this law does not do that," said Joe Pojman Ph.D., Texas Alliance for Life Executive Director. "Regardless of whether this law goes into effect, the unfortunate reality is that abortion will remain readily available in Texas and will occur tens of thousands of times every year. This law merely requires that the dignity of the unborn child is recognized after abortion and that their remains are not treated as medical waste."
- [Judge strikes down Texas law requiring burial or cremation of fetal remains | The Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/judge-strikes-down-texas-law-requiring-burial-or-cremation-of-fetal-remains-the-texas-tribune/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, an anti-abortion group, said that he is not surprised by Ezra's ruling but believes Paxton's office defended the law well. He took issue with Ezra saying access to abortion would be hindered. "Absolutely not true," Pojman said. "If the law were to go into effect, abortion would remain regularly available."
- [Judge: Texas' fetal burial law restricts abortion rights, would be 'catastrophic' to health care system | The Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/judge-texas-fetal-burial-law-restricts-abortion-rights-would-be-catastrophic-to-health-care-system-the-dallas-morning-news/) - Anti-abortion groups in Texas also defended the law, arguing that it’s about treating fetal tissue and remains with respect, not about restricting access to abortion. If the law went into effect, abortions would remain available and would still be performed tens of thousands times per year, said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. “This law meets a compelling need to recognize the humanity of the unborn child,” he said.
- [Flores paints blue Senate District 19 red | Pleasanton Express](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/flores-paints-blue-senate-district-19-red-pleasanton-express/) - “I want to thank Texas Right to Life, who stepped in early and made a tremendous difference. Texas Alliance for Life, the Texas Home School Coalition, Associated Republicans of Texas and the Hispanic Republicans of Texas were all wonderfully supportive. I know we can win this runoff. We will win this runoff. The real work begins tomorrow.” According to rough campaign calculations, Flores spent an average of $5 per vote, compared to almost $12 per vote for Gallego and over $57 per vote for Gutierrez.
- [Texas anti-abortion group tacks to the right, dividing state Republicans | Politico](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-anti-abortion-group-tacks-to-the-right-dividing-state-republicans-politico/) - Still its candidate endorsements often have more in common with groups that have broad socially conservative agendas. In a mailing attacking Geren for example, Texas Right to Life criticized his efforts to pass a bill that would boost reporting requirements on nonprofits and his fiscal responsibility rating from another nonprofit called Texans for Fiscal Responsibility run by Empower Texans, which shares many of the same donors. James Graham and Empower Texans’ Michael Quinn Sullivan co-host a podcast about Texas politics. “Some of the people in their endorsements really raised the eyebrows of people,” said Joe Pojman, who heads another anti-abortion group called Texas Alliance for Life. “I think it’s unfortunate that they have chosen to endorse on issues unrelated to life issues.”
- [Should abortion clinics have to bury fetal remains? Suit over Texas law goes to trial next week | The Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/should-abortion-clinics-have-to-bury-fetal-remains-suit-over-texas-law-goes-to-trial-next-week-dallas-morning-news/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of the anti-abortion-rights group Texas Alliance for Life, said the law merely asks the state to bury fetuses in the same way adults who die are buried. "We think those regulations are appropriate, and there should be similar regulations to handle unborn babies who die from miscarriage or abortion," he said.
- [Texas' fetal remains burial law shames women, abortion providers argue in trial | The Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-fetal-remains-burial-law-shames-women-abortion-providers-argue-in-trial-dallas-morning-news/) - Outside of the courthouse, Texas Alliance for Life held a prayer vigil and rally. Under the nearly triple-digit heat of the afternoon, dozens of pro-life advocates prayed and sang gospel songs in the park outside the courthouse. "We are here to pray for a successful outcome of this case," said Joe Pojman, Texas Alliance for Life executive director. "If you know people who have had abortions or miscarriages, they are very concerned about what happens to the remains of those babies. An unborn child is a person, and the remains should be treated as such." Attorney General Ken Paxton said Monday that he was confident that the judge would find the fetal remains burial law constitutional.
- [Judge in fetal remains burial trial warns law has impact beyond abortion | The Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/judge-in-fetal-remains-burial-trial-warns-law-has-impact-beyond-abortion-dallas-morning-news/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of anti-abortion organization Texas Alliance for Life, said the intention of the bill is not to add grief to women who miscarry, but the state has a legitimate interest in preserving the dignity of the "unborn child." "In our view, and in the view of the state of Texas, there is a second person there," Pojman said. "It is incumbent on the state to ensure that the dignity of the person who has died is recognized." He praised the attorney general's legal team and said though he's not certain how the judge will rule, the state did "as good a job as possible defending this law."
- [Fetal burial trial marks a new chapter in Texas abortion debate | San Antonio Express News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/fetal-burial-trial-marks-a-new-chapter-in-texas-abortion-debate-san-antonio-express-news/) - This battle of burial is different from many past abortion fights because it focuses debate on the dignity of the fetus instead of the health regulations of abortion clinics. State officials say their goals are to keep fetal and embryonic remains out of sanitary landfills where other medical tissue is disposed of, and banning an outdated procedure of grinding and flushing the remains into a sanitary sewer. “This is not going to make abortion unavailable. Abortion is readily available in Texas, that will continue,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. “This is merely about assuring that the remains of babies who die from miscarriage and abortion are handled in a dignified manner.” The law is easy for abortion clinics and hospitals to comply with, he said. To help defray the costs, the state built a registry of participating funeral homes and cemeteries willing to provide free or low-cost burials. Private nonprofit groups, too, can sign up on the registry to signal their willingness to help pay other related costs.
- [Texas Law Regulating Burial Of Aborted Babies Goes To Trial | The Daily Caller](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-law-regulating-burial-of-aborted-babies-goes-to-trial-the-daily-caller/) - “This is not going to make abortion unavailable. Abortion is readily available in Texas, that will continue,” Texas Alliance for Life executive director Joe Pojman said, according to MySanAntonio. “This is merely about assuring that the remains of babies who die from miscarriage and abortion are handled in a dignified manner.” Included in the list of those who will testify during the trial are the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops, funeral home directors who will pay for cremations and burials, and women who have consented to the burial of their aborted babies, among others.
- [Price Raises $76k Over Reporting Period | The Amarillo Pioneer](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/price-raises-76k-over-reporting-period-the-amarillo-pioneer/) - Additionally, Price reported in-kind support from the Associated Republicans of Texas and HOSPAC - State | Hospital Association of Texas. Price also reported that he received campaign backing from the Texas Alliance for Life and the Texas Citizens Coalition.
- [Texas federal judge to rule on law requiring burial of fetal remains | TheBlaze.com](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/https-www-theblaze-com-news-2018-07-16-texas-federal-judge-to-rule-on-law-requiring-burial-of-fetal-remains-theblaze-com/) - Lawyers for the state will argue that this fight is about the dignity of the fetus, according to the Houston Chronicle. The goals will be to keep the fetal and embryonic remains out of sanitary landfills where other medical tissues end up and ban the procedure of grinding and flushing remains into the sewer system. “This is not going to make abortion unavailable. Abortion is readily available in Texas, that will continue,” Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life told The Chronicle. “This is merely about assuring that the remains of babies who die from miscarriage and abortion are handled in a dignified manner.”
- [Fetal burial trial marks a new chapter in Texas abortion debate | Houston Chronicle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/fetal-burial-trial-marks-a-new-chapter-in-texas-abortion-debate-houston-chronicle/) - This battle of burial is different from many past abortion fights because it focuses debate on the dignity of the fetus instead of the health regulations of abortion clinics. State officials say their goals are to keep fetal and embryonic remains out of sanitary landfills where other medical tissue is disposed of, and banning an outdated procedure of grinding and flushing the remains into a sanitary sewer. “This is not going to make abortion unavailable. Abortion is readily available in Texas, that will continue,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. “This is merely about assuring that the remains of babies who die from miscarriage and abortion are handled in a dignified manner.” The law is easy for abortion clinics and hospitals to comply with, he said. To help defray the costs, the state built a registry of participating funeral homes and cemeteries willing to provide free or low-cost burials. Private nonprofit groups, too, can sign up on the registry to signal their willingness to help pay other related costs.
- [Federal judge temporarily blocks Texas law requiring burial of fetal remains | Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/federal-judge-temporarily-blocks-texas-law-requiring-burial-fetal-remains-dallas-morning-news/) - AUSTIN — A federal judge on Monday blocked a controversial state law that requires miscarried or aborted fetuses to be cremated or buried. U.S. District Court Judge David Ezra of San Antonio issued a preliminary injunction that bars Texas officials from carrying out the law, which would have taken effect Thursday. The case grew out of an earlier lawsuit, brought by the Center for Reproductive Rights on behalf of Whole Woman's Health and other abortion providers, to challenge a regulation from the Department of State Health Services that said fetal remains must be buried. Proponents of the law say it allows the state to ensure fetuses are not treated like other medical waste. Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, said if the law goes into effect, it won’t change how many women have abortions. But plaintiffs argue the law would increase the cost of abortion, making it less accessible for women. Pojman said he thinks the law has a good chance of being upheld, despite Monday’s preliminary injunction. “The federal courts in Austin typically do not uphold the laws regarding abortion passed by the Legislature, but we do have very good track record of these laws being sustained by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals,” Pojman said.
- [Churches should sever ties with anti-abortion group, Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops says | Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/churches-sever-ties-anti-abortion-group-texas-catholic-conference-bishops-says-dallas-morning-news/) - The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops issued an advisory Thursday asking parishes not to participate in volunteer efforts with anti-abortion group Texas Right to Life. "We write to inform you of our concerns with Texas Right to Life and we urge parishes not to participate in their activities or allow the organization to use parish sites," the bishops said in their advisory. . . . The bishops clarified that the Texas Alliance for Life and the Texans for Life Coalition maintain positions consistent with their own. Texas Right to Life spokeswoman Melissa Conway did not respond to a request for comment at the time of publication.
- [What does Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement mean for abortion access in Texas? | Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/what-does-justice-anthony-kennedys-retirement-mean-for-abortion-access-in-texas-dallas-morning-news/) - Texas' role in restricting abortion Texas anti-abortion organizations celebrated Kennedy's retirement. Texas Alliance for Life executive director Joe Pojman said Kennedy's retirement is "welcome news."
- [With Kennedy’s retirement, Texas abortion opponents see “opportunity” in 2019 and beyond | Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/with-kennedys-retirement-texas-abortion-opponents-see-opportunity-in-2019-and-beyond-texas-tribune/) - “I feel much better today than I did on Tuesday, no question about that,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. “But I’m still cautious — though very optimistic.”
- [BREAKING: Justice Anthony Kennedy announces retirement, gives Trump second Supreme Court pick  | LifeSiteNews](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/breaking-justice-anthony-kennedy-announces-retirement-gives-trump-second-supreme-court-pick-lifesitenews/) - “In the 2016 case of Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, Kennedy showed beyond a doubt that he can be counted on to defend the abortion industry against laws to protect mothers and unborn children from abortion,” Texas Alliance for Life’s Christopher Maska wrote. “Kennedy joined the 5-3 majority that gutted key pro-life safety provisions of HB 2. Just like in Casey, if Kennedy had changed his vote in Hellerstedt, the pro-life cause would have prevailed.”
- [Kennedy retirement sparks big plans by Texas abortion opponents | Austin American-Statesman](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/kennedy-retirement-sparks-big-plans-by-texas-abortion-opponents-austin-american-statesman/) - Joe Pojman, head of Texas Alliance for Life, sees an opportunity to re-enact the restrictions that Kennedy helped strike down in 2016 — requiring all abortions to be done in hospital-like centers, and requiring abortion doctors to have admitting privileges in a nearby hospital. Difficulty meeting those requirements would have left fewer than 10 abortion clinics open in Texas. More important for future legal challenges, the 2016 ruling established a harder-to-meet legal burden that requires states to show that regulations have benefits that outweigh the difficulties placed on women seeking an abortion. Pojman also sees a chance to ban cities, counties and hospital districts from signing contracts or providing tax money to abortion providers such as Planned Parenthood. Efforts to enact such a ban fell short in the 2017 legislative session.
- [Walk for Life raises awareness and funds | Belton Journal](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/walk-for-life-raises-awareness-and-funds-belton-journal/) - “It’s about raising awareness for pro-life initiatives and raising money for Texas Alliance for Life, so they can do their lobbying work and help pass pro-life legislation,” said Tom McNew, one of the team leaders for the event and Executive Director of Armor of God Radio. McNew added that Texas Alliance for Life, which has the full support of Texas’ Catholic bishops, lobbied for ten pro-life bills passed by the Texas Legislature last year.
- [Texas Pro-Choice Groups Fighting Back Against Abortion Restrictions | Newsradio 1200 WOAI](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-pro-choice-groups-fighting-back-against-abortion-restrictions-newsradio-1200-woai/)
- [The US ‘Futile-Care’ Debate: How Are Cases Like Alfie Evans’ Handled Here? | National Catholic Register](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/the-us-futile-care-debate-how-are-cases-like-alfie-evans-handled-here-national-catholic-register/) - The Texas Catholic Conference, joined by the Texas Alliance for Life and organizations that represent medical providers and people with disabilities, jointly filed an amicus brief in defense of the Texas law. They argued that the law provides a resolution for “intractable” cases where relatives demand medical treatment even after a doctor, compelled by their ethical obligation to do no harm, concludes further intervention would only extend or enhance suffering. “Though we’d like to see some added protections for patients, at its core, it’s a good law because it balances the rights of patients to their autonomy about medical decisions and the conscience rights of physicians and medical providers to not have to provide something that is harmful or immoral,” said Joe Pojman, the executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. Pojman told the Register that a Texas physician’s decision not to continue care is reviewed by an ethics committee, which gives the family at least 10 days to find a different provider that is willing to provide the disputed treatment. During that time, the treatment must be provided. In Dunn’s case, the hospital contacted more than 60 other providers, but none were willing to provide the treatment, Pojman said.
- [Abortion remains a flashpoint in the Democratic race for governor | San Antonio Express News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-remains-a-flashpoint-in-the-democratic-race-for-governor-san-antonio-express-news/) - On the anti-abortion side, White’s declaration that he would defend women’s right to abortion drew a rebuke from executive director Joe Pojman of the Texas Alliance for Life. Pojman accused the Democratic Party of pressuring White “to renounce his pro-life values.” Related Early voting for runoffs starts Monday How Valdez, White differ on key issues in the governor’s race In statewide race, White’s too white, Valdez too green [Opinion] “We sincerely hope that Mr. White will untangle himself and return to his original position of support for the unborn, and offer Democrat voters a true pro-life option in this runoff,” Pojman said in a statement.
- [Trump’s anticipated abortion rule could reduce access in Texas | Houston Chronicle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/trumps-anticipated-abortion-rule-could-reduce-access-in-texas-houston-chronicle/) - Should the rule go into place, it would force facilities like Planned Parenthood to either abandon providing abortions to continue receiving Title X federal funds or lose the funding. It would likely also spur a legal challenge. “We would hope that they would chose to provide health services for women and get out of the abortion industry. We don’t think they’re going to do that,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, an anti-abortion group active in Texas politics.
- [Sparks fly in Democratic gubernatorial runoff debate | Houston Chronicle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/sparks-fly-in-democratic-gubernatorial-runoff-debate-houston-chronicle/) - Earlier Friday, a war of words had erupted over White’s position on abortion, after a prominent Texas pro-life group usually aligned with Republicans blasted the Texas Democratic Party for pressuring White to “renounce his pro-life values” to run as a Democrat. “(White's) previously stated stance of being ‘deeply, personally’ pro-life and his position as an elder of a Houston church that is part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) gave us hope that the Democratic Party would be open to a pro-life candidate,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life. “As an elder in a PCA church, Mr. White was tasked with upholding the Church's teachings, which include opposing abortion in all forms. Unfortunately, it was not meant to be.” The Houston Chronicle reported that White had resigned his position as an elder as a result of the controversy over his public pro-choice position as a candidate. “For too long, the Democratic Party of Texas has abandoned Texans who believe in defending the sanctity of life,” Pojman said. “They have turned the abortion debate into a litmus test and excluded candidates who seek to bring a pro-life voice into the party, and thus have forced Mr. White to abandon his pro-life position.” White rejected Pojman’s call to be pro-life.
- [Pro-life group blasts Dems for 'pressuring' White on abortion | Houston Chronicle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pro-life-group-blasts-dems-for-pressuring-white-on-abortion-houston-chronicle/) - In an unexpected twist, a prominent Texas pro-life group usually aligned with Republicans is blasting the state Democratic Party and taking up for one of the two Democrats in a May 22 runoff for governor. Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, in a Friday statement blasted the party for pressuring one of the two runoff candidates, Andrew White, "to renounce his pro-life values" and embrace abortion rights. "As we approach the May 22 runoff election, Texas Alliance for Life is discouraged that the Texas Democratic Party has pressured Andrew White to renounce his pro-life values and embrace Roe v. Wade," read the statement. The remarks were made public just hours before White, a Houston entrepreneur, and former Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez were set for their only primary runoff debate in Austin. "(White's) previously-stated stance of being 'deeply, personally' pro-life and his position as an elder of a Houston church that is part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) gave us hope that the Democratic Party would be open to a pro-life candidate," Pojman's statement reads. "As an elder in a PCA church, Mr. White was tasked with upholding the Church's teachings, which include opposing abortion in all forms. Unfortunately, it was not meant to be." The Houston Chronicle reported that White had resigned his position as an elder as a result of the controversy over his public pro-choice position as a candidate. "For too long, the Democratic Party of Texas has abandoned Texans who believe in defending the sanctity of life," Pojman said. "They have turned the abortion debate into a litmus test and excluded candidates who seek to bring a pro-life voice into the party, and thus have forced Mr. White to abandon his pro-life position. "We sincerely hope that Mr. White will untangle himself and return to his original position of support for the unborn, and offer Democrat voters a true pro-life option in this runoff."
- [Congressional candidate Bech Bruun promises to effectively represent needs of District 27 | Victoria Advocate](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/congressional-candidate-bech-bruun-promises-to-effectively-represent-needs-of-district-27-victoria-advocate/) - I am proud to have received the endorsement of the longest-serving governor in Texas history, Perry, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, the Texas Alliance for Life, South Texans’ Property Rights Association as well as a number of local elected officials including my hometown mayor, sheriff and county judge.
- [Democrats’ abortion debate: Can a ‘personally pro-life’ man be a contender? |  San Antonio Express News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/democrats-abortion-debate-can-a-personally-pro-life-man-be-a-contender-san-antonio-express-news/) - For those whose life’s work is opposing abortion, White’s position doesn’t make a sale. “We don’t consider him one of our own,” said Joe Pojman, founder and executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. “To us, it’s about supporting policies… that protect unborn children and their mothers from abortion. That’s certainly not what he wants to do.” The governor’s race is important not only because of legislation that can be approved under current law, but because states will be able to set their own policies and even ban abortion if the U.S. Supreme Court at some point has the votes to reverse Roe v Wade. “We will need a governor who will sign that legislation. And that’s why the governor’s office is of paramount importance to us,” said Pojman. Abbott, a Republican and staunch abortion opponent, is keynoting the Texas Rally for Life at the Capitol Saturday.
- [Gov. Abbott appoints Charmelle Garrett to OneStar National Service Commission](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/gov-abbott-appoints-charmelle-garrett-to-onestar-national-service-commission/) - Corey Tabor of Manor is founder and pastor at Full Life Community Church and Austin LifeGuard program director with Austin LifeCare. He is vice president of development for Manor Schoolhouse Foundation, secretary of the Texas Alliance for Life Board, and member of the Embrace Initiative and the Center for Urban Renewal and Education. Tabor received a Bachelor of Science in communication studies from The University of Texas at Austin and Masters of Ministry Leadership from Rockbridge Seminary.
- [Deep Divisions in Texas' Powerful Anti-Choice Movement | Austin Chronicle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/deep-divisions-in-texas-powerful-anti-choice-movement-austin-chronicle/) - Joe Pojman, who heads the TAL, says tensions between the two groups date back years, culminating in a "very bitter disagreement" in 2013 over end-of-life care, a policy both groups spend time focusing on when not lobbying for anti-choice bills. Of course, the groups share a central mission of advancing legislation that limits or ends abortion, but even with that shared anti-choice goal in a deeply red state, they've found reason to diverge. The difference largely lies in TRL's opposition of any exceptions, however narrow, to abortion care, and TAL's aversion to laws that are likely to be struck down by the courts. The groups' divisions grew during the 2017 session: While TRL adamantly supported a ban on dilation and evacuation (D&E) abortion, performed in the second trimester, TAL labeled the bill "reckless" because it wouldn't stand constitutional muster. (Indeed, U.S. Federal Judge Lee Yeakel ruled against the law in November, calling it an unconstitutional "undue burden" on Texas women.) An even less humane amendment by Rep. Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler, attached to package anti-choice law SB 8 would have removed an exception to the state's 20-week abortion ban that allows the procedure when the fetus has a severe abnormality (which could mean a stillbirth). TRL supported the measure while Pojman's group didn't, due again to its low likelihood of passing through the courts. The amendment proved too radical even for conservative politicians and failed to pass. Repub­lic­an Burkett said the amendment "goes one step too far" while Rep. Byron Cook, R-Cor­si­cana, urged colleagues to vote against the proposal, saying it shows we are "willing to play God with people's lives." Both candidates were torched by TRL.
- [A vicious war of words is tearing Texas’ anti-abortion movement in half | EnvironmentGuru](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/a-vicious-war-of-words-is-tearing-texas-anti-abortion-movement-in-half-environmentguru/) - Texas Alliance for Life and Texans for Life Coalition, two of the groups recommended as Texas Right to Life alternatives by TCCB, have come under fire from Texas Right to Life’s executive director, Jim Graham, who has labeled both “fake pro-life organizations.” Graham has also nicknamed Texas Alliance for Life Executive Director Joe Pojman “Joe Poison.” That nickname has less to do with Pojman’s politics — which are staunchly anti-choice — and more to do with calculated decisions, like testifying against unconstitutional anti-abortion legislation likely to be defeated in court. Pojman told the San Antonio Express-News that when pro-choice plaintiffs win in court, “We view that as financing the abortion providers.” . . . “We regret that there is a split in the pro-life movement,” Pojman told the Express-News. “It is not our preference, and we seek to have all the groups working together, but a marriage takes two willing partners.” . . . Anti-choice organizations have plenty of company. Texas Right to Life is allied with Empower Texans, a conservative group that targets center-right Republicans. A 2014 Dallas Morning News editorial named Michael Quinn Sullivan, the group’s president, as a towering figure in the state — one on a “mission to purge the GOP establishment of people who flunk his purity test for conservatism.” That mentality seems to drive Texas Right to Life as well, per both the TCCB directive and lawmakers themselves. In addition to outgoing Straus — the state’s first Jewish Speaker of the House, who Texas Right to Life’s Graham has called “Herr Straus” — a number of other conservative politicians have also drawn the organization’s wrath.
- [Gov. Abbott says anti-abortion stance driven by the adoption of his daughter | Laredo Morning Times](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/gov-abbott-says-anti-abortion-stance-driven-adoption-daughter-laredo-morning-times/) - Gov. Greg Abbott, speaking at the Texas Rally for Life on Saturday, cited the experience of adopting his daughter as the driving force behind his efforts to curtail abortion. “Years ago, I held a little baby in my arms. Months before that, her mother talked to staff at a crisis pregnancy center. And after the conversation with that staff, the mother decided against abortion and decided to give her baby a chance at life,” Abbott said at the south side of the Texas Capitol, drawing whoops and applause from the crowd of thousands at the rally sponsored by the Texas Alliance for Life. Abbott and his wife, Cecilia, adopted Audrey after 16 years of marriage. “That little infant who might never have had a chance at life is now on the dean’s list at college. And I’m even prouder to tell you that that little infant girl is now my 21-year-old daughter that my wife and I had the opportunity to adopt in her infancy,” Abbott said. “We thank God every single day for the very precious gift of our daughter, Audrey, and for the woman who was strong enough to give Audrey a new life with our family. “That is why I will always fight for life as your governor,” Abbott said, “and I will ensure that every child has a chance at life.”
- [A Rift in Texas’s Anti-abortion Movement | The Progressive](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/a-rift-in-texass-anti-abortion-movement-the-progressive/) - Despite the public rift, those involved in the anti-abortion movement remain confident it will not be impeded in the long-term. “The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops has proved itself one of the most effective organisation at promoting pro-life legislation,” says Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, a pro-life organization that works closely with the Catholic Church. “The pro-life position will continue to make gains in the Legislature.” Pojman argues that if the U.S. Supreme Court allows states to decide on abortion, there is enough political muscle to pass a ban in Texas. “Texas has a very strong Republican party and an electorate that supports it and is pro-life, which has been decades in the making,” he says. “Thirty years ago, it was very different.”
- [Catholic Church cuts ties with Texas’s largest pro-life group | France 24](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/catholic-church-cuts-ties-with-texass-largest-pro-life-group-france-24/) - “The Catholic Church does not tell people which candidates or political parties they should support,” Osman says. “The bishops encourage Catholics to form their consciences in accord with Catholic teaching and then use their prudential judgement to engage in the body politic and make sound moral decisions.” Anti-abortion momentum will continue Texas’s Governor Gregory Wayne who is Catholic has said he will keep Texas the most pro-life state in America. “The pro-life position will continue to make gains in the Legislature,” Pojman says, adding that due to the strength of pro-life Republican politicians there, if the US Supreme Court passes a resolution allowing states to decide on abortion there is enough political muscle to ban abortion in Texas. “Why is Texas so prominent in the anti-abortion movement? I wish I knew and could then bottle it up and sell it to the rest of the country,” Pojman says.
- [Thousands gather at Texas Rally for Life on Saturday | Austin American Statesman](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/thousands-gather-texas-rally-life-saturday-austin-american-statesman/) - Thousands of anti-abortion demonstrators gathered Saturday afternoon at the Capitol for the Texas Rally for Life, where Gov. Greg Abbott and other guests spoke. Event organizers estimated around 5,000 people attended the rally. Melissa Duncan, spokeswoman for the Texas Alliance for Life, one of several organizations that came together for the event, said the gathering highlights the 45th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Roe v. Wade case, which legalized abortion in 1973. “From our leadership and the legislature to our religious leaders to our organizations across the state, we’re all trying to band together to remember that there are lives to defend and we’ll continue to do so and bring gatherings like this together, not only at this event but across the state to remember that Texas is pro-life,” she said.
- [Gov. Abbott pledges to keep Texas a pro-life state at rally | Houston Chronicle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/gov-abbott-pledges-keep-texas-pro-life-state-rally-houston-chronicle/) - Governor props Texas as lead in 'defending' against abortion Facing thousands of anti-abortion supporters in front of the State Capitol, Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday spoke about how, 21 years ago, he held a tiny baby in his arms and marveled at the new life. "The mother decided against a abortion, giving the baby a chance at life," Abbott told the hushed crowd at the Texas Rally for Life. MOST POPULAR Sit up and listen, folks: HISD is about to make big changes Houston Symphony takes home its first Grammy award Kawhi Leonard, NBA's most withdrawn superstar, leaves Spurs in... Marianne Williamson asked white people to apologize. She got... 'Mass exodus' of Texas prison guards leaves some units... A new generation of hair restoration may help you beat your... Historic La Colombe d'Or ballroom will make way for Hines'... The child is now on the dean's list in college - and is his daughter, Audrey, Abbott explained. "It's been 45 years since Roe v. Wade, and since then, Texas has become the national leader in defending life," Abbott said, referring to the U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. "As governor, I will fight for every child to have a chance at life." In a GOP-controlled state that has some of the strongest anti-abortion laws - 10 of which were enacted last year, including a ban on dismemberment abortions and the sale of fetal tissue to a requirement that fetal remains be given a proper burial and a continued cutoff of Planned Parenthood funding from the state - Abbott and other speakers drew loud applause from the crowd when they talked about a goal of eventually outlawing all abortions in Texas.
- [Catholic bishops sever ties to Texas Right to Life, exposing rift](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/catholic-bishops-sever-ties-to-texas-right-to-life-exposing-rift/) - According to a written directive, Texas Right to Life has engaged in misleading attacks against political candidates, lied about the Catholic Church’s position on legislation at the state Capitol and opposed church-supported bills by arguing that they don’t go far enough to limit abortions. . . . “This is really big,” Wright said. “It’s very, very unfortunate that it came to this. But for our organization, and me personally, to be maligned and slandered for several years, and for our candidates and people who work in good faith to advance good policy down in Austin to be unfairly and maliciously attacked, that hasn’t been good for our movement, either. . . . The directive also encouraged Catholics to remain active in opposing abortion and endorsed participation in Texans for Life Alliance, Texas Alliance for Life and “pro-life groups which engage in respectful legislative advocacy.”
- [Catholic Bishops troubled by Texas Pro-Life group's missions | Catholic Online](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/catholic-bishops-troubled-by-texas-pro-life-groups-missions-catholic-online/) - Texas Right to Life also defended their voter's guide, saying that they were seeking to endorse candidates who would commit to new legislative leadership in the state. Joe Pojman of the Texas Alliance for Life in Austin told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that "some of [Texas Right to Life's] goals are not well-founded in law." The group has come under criticism from others who claim that even pro-life legislators face reprisal from Texas Right to Life if they vote contrary to the group's recommendations. Republican Kyleen Wright, president of Texans for Life, told the Star-Telegram, "I thought our pro-life lawmakers would need protection from abortion-minded people. But no - we have to protect them from Texas Right to Life saying they're not pro-life enough."
- [Business Republicans are speaking up | Fort Worth Star-Telegram](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/business-republicans-speaking-fort-worth-star-telegram/) - Empower Texans got down and dirty as its backers attempted to unseat Texas House Republicans Charlie Geren of Fort Worth and Giovanni Capriglione of Southlake. They launched attack ads that attempted to deceive voters about Geren’s ties to a lobbyist — his wife — and wrongly claimed Capriglione was not strongly anti-abortion. An anti-abortion group, Texas Alliance for Life, defended Capriglione. Then the candidate outed Empower Texans in a letter to voters saying: “When I was first elected my opponent’s funding source would send me an email each day telling me how to vote. I refused to simply 'go along to get along' and follow their directives.”
- [Texas Bishops Raise Concerns About State Pro-Life Group | National Catholic Register](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-bishops-raise-concerns-state-pro-life-group-national-catholic-register/) - Joe Pojman of the Texas Alliance for Life in Austin told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that “some of [Texas Right to Life’s] goals are not well-founded in law.” The group has come under criticism from others who claim that even pro-life legislators face reprisal from Texas Right to Life if they vote contrary to the group’s recommendations. Republican Kyleen Wright, president of Texans for Life, told the Star-Telegram, “I thought our pro-life lawmakers would need protection from abortion-minded people. But no — we have to protect them from Texas Right to Life saying they're not pro-life enough.”
- [What We’re Watching in the 2018 Texas Primaries | Texas Observer](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/watching-2018-texas-primaries-texas-observer/) - The longtime feud brewing among anti-abortion advocates is coming to a head this primary cycle. Last month, the Texas Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a “parish advisory” against the far-right Texas Right to Life, calling the group’s scoring of lawmakers unfair. While the bishops favor the more incremental approach deployed by Texas Alliance for Life, the House Freedom Caucus-aligned Texas Right to Life has taken to attacking any incumbent that does not vote for even the most extreme anti-abortion measures. . . . The anti-abortion infighting is particularly apparent in the race for Senate District 2 in Northeast Texas, where Representative Cindy Burkett is challenging Senator Bob Hall. Burkett, who sponsored the sweeping anti-abortion bill that passed this session, has a 100 percent rating from Texas Alliance for Life, which calls her a “pro-life champion.”
- [Texas bishops raise concerns about state pro-life group | Angelus](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-bishops-raise-concerns-state-pro-life-group-angelus/) - Texas Right to Life also defended their voter’s guide, saying that they were seeking to endorse candidates who would commit to new legislative leadership in the state. Joe Pojman of the Texas Alliance for Life in Austin told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that “some of [Texas Right to Life’s] goals are not well-founded in law.” The group has come under criticism from others who claim that even pro-life legislators face reprisal from Texas Right to Life if they vote contrary to the group’s recommendations. Republican Kyleen Wright, president of Texans for Life, told the Star-Telegram, “I thought our pro-life lawmakers would need protection from abortion-minded people. But no — we have to protect them from Texas Right to Life saying they're not pro-life enough.”
- [On Humane Disposition | Sebastian's Point (Society of St. Sebastian)](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/humane-disposition-sebastians-point-society-st-sebastian/) - If abortion supporters truly don’t believe aborted unborn babies are human beings, why are they so opposed to pro-lifers transporting and burying those clumps of cells? What harm does it do to them, if they are not involved in the transport or burial of the remains anyway? Texas has the right, and the duty, to respect the human dignity of all people, including the unborn. This right was recognized in Gonzales v. Carhart, the case that upheld the partial-birth abortion ban, where the Court insisted that states may express their “profound” respect for the dignity of the life of the unborn. That right does not allow them to take the abortion decision away from women, but it does allow states to require the bodies of aborted unborn babies to be treated humanely.
- [Abortion Clinics Grind Up Remains of Aborted Babies and Flush Them in the Sewer | LifeNews.com](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-clinics-grind-remains-aborted-babies-flush-sewer-lifenews-com/) - If abortion supporters truly don’t believe aborted unborn babies are human beings, why are they so opposed to pro-lifers transporting and burying those clumps of cells? What harm does it do to them, if they are not involved in the transport or burial of the remains anyway? Texas has the right, and the duty, to respect the human dignity of all people, including the unborn. This right was recognized in Gonzales v. Carhart, the case that upheld the partial-birth abortion ban, where the Court insisted that states may express their “profound” respect for the dignity of the life of the unborn. That right does not allow them to take the abortion decision away from women, but it does allow states to require the bodies of aborted unborn babies to be treated humanely.
- [Rep. Raney defends pro-life record after anti-abortion group endorses primary challenger | Bryan-College Station Eagle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/rep-raney-defends-pro-life-record-anti-abortion-group-endorses-primary-challenger-bryan-college-station-eagle/) - Texas Right to Life has criticized Raney's vote against a failed amendment to SB 8 that would have that would have eliminated a woman's right to have an abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy if it was determined that the fetus had severe abnormalities. Raney said the "very dangerous amendment" was unconstitutional and could have put the entire bill at jeopardy. Texas Alliance for Life, another anti-abortion group backing Raney, also defended the vote in an email sent via Raney's campaign, saying the measure had "no chances of surviving a federal court challenge" and would have "saved no lives from abortion."
- [Texas bishops cut ties with Texas Right to Life | America](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-bishops-cut-ties-texas-right-life-america/) - Joe Pojman, the executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, one of the statewide pro-life groups that remains largely consistent with the bishop’s positions (Texans for Life Coalition is the other), echoed that sentiment in an interview with America: “The Texas Right to Life scorecard is very misleading because it is not based on actual votes on the House and Senate floors. It doesn’t accurately characterize what happened.” . . . While that discussion continues nationwide, pro-life advocates in Texas continue their work, even if divided. Looking toward the primary elections and beyond, Mr. Pojman of Texas Alliance for Life said he is focused on educating voters and trying to counter what he considers misinformation promulgated by Texas Right to Life. “This is not a partisan issue,” Mr. Pojman told America. “As a pro-lifer, we must put partisanship behind us, regardless of the author of a bill or the political party that’s supporting it.”
- [A vicious war of words is tearing Texas’ anti-abortion movement in half | ThinkProgress](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/vicious-war-words-tearing-texas-anti-abortion-movement-half-thinkprogress/) - A written directive published last Thursday by the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops (TCCB) singled out Texas Right to Life, advising parishes and other Catholics to avoid any volunteer work with the organization. . . . Texas Alliance for Life and Texans for Life Coalition, two of the groups recommended as Texas Right to Life alternatives by TCCB, have come under fire from Texas Right to Life’s executive director, Jim Graham, who has labeled both “fake pro-life organizations.” Graham has also nicknamed Texas Alliance for Life Executive Director Joe Pojman “Joe Poison.” That nickname has less to do with Pojman’s politics — which are staunchly anti-choice — and more to do with calculated decisions, like testifying against unconstitutional anti-abortion legislation likely to be defeated in court. Pojman told the San Antonio Express-News that when pro-choice plaintiffs win in court, “We view that as financing the abortion providers.”
- [Pro-life battle splits state’s Catholic bishops and Texas Right to Life | Cleburne Times-Review](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pro-life-battle-splits-states-catholic-bishops-texas-right-life-cleburne-times-review-2/) - The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops’ recent advisory urging dioceses not to participate with Texas Right to Life or allow it to use parish sites might puzzle observers who assume they share common goals. . . . “Part of it is tactics; part of it is also end goals,” said Joe Pojman, Texas Alliance for Life executive director. “Texas Right to Life has allied itself with a non-pro-life organization — Empower Texans — which advocates its own brand of economic conservatism.” . . . Pojman said his organization, which has taken issue with Empower Texans, has “nothing but praise” for Straus, despite not passing all its bills under his leadership. “There are limits to what we can do,” in areas such as working to pass state laws that would end abortion in Texas, but be struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court, Pojman said. “We don’t have the votes on the Supreme Court.” As for the Texas Right to Life primary endorsements, Pojman said many are based on economic conservatism. “We have a scorecard,” as does Texas Right to Life, Pojman said. “We have people who scored 100 percent who did badly on theirs.”
- [Candidates express mixed reactions to dispute | Odessa American](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/candidates-express-mixed-reactions-dispute-odessa-american/) - The Texas Right to Life PAC general purpose committee campaign finance support lists Seliger as a candidate it opposes, although he was endorsed by Texas Alliance for Life and Life PAC. “Texas Right to Life gave me a 100 percent rating and they still are contributing money against me and attacking me. It does seem there is something wrong with this picture. You would have to look at their donors to see if there are any extraordinarily large contributors who might persuade them to attack someone who is 100 percent pro-life, even by their own rating system. Nobody is more definitively pro-life than the Catholic bishops. When a group presumes they are somehow more authoritative, there must be another agenda,” Seliger said.
- [Texas bishops raise concerns about state pro-life group | Catholic News Agency](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-bishops-raise-concerns-state-pro-life-group-catholic-news-agency/) - “Uncharitable mischaracterizations of our political and policy goals serve only to dissolve the spirit of collaboration that yielded recent legislative victories to protect the most vulnerable in our state—victories that were hard-fought against the leadership of the Texas House,” they said. . . . Joe Pojman of the Texas Alliance for Life in Austin told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that “some of [Texas Right to Life’s] goals are not well-founded in law.”
- [Race for Straus’ seat gives conservative voters wide range of options | San Antonio Express News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/race-straus-seat-gives-conservative-voters-wide-range-options-san-antonio-express-news/) - At one forum, Allison rattled off a list of his endorsers, including the Texas Parent PAC, a public education-focused group, and the Texas Alliance for Life, arguing the variety of groups signifies his “breadth and depth of experience.”
- [Texas Catholics Split From Prominent Pro-Life Group | Dallas Observer](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-catholics-split-prominent-pro-life-group-dallas-observer/) - Joe Pojman, the executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, a group the bishops were careful to point out they still support, told legislators that they should pass on the bill — not because it wasn't the right thing to do, but because it would inevitably be struck down by the courts because of the limits it places on women in their second trimester who might seek an abortion. “With due respect for the author [of SB 415], we just don’t think the bill will survive a federal court challenge,” Pojman said. “We cannot recommend it to you. We’d love to believe that Kennedy would support this. We told you he would support [the Texas anti-abortion law struck down by the Supreme Court in 2016]. We were wrong.”
- [Texas bishops tell parishes to cut ties with pro-life group | Crux](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-bishops-tell-parishes-cut-ties-pro-life-group-crux/) - The bishops said the other two organizations are “consistent with the bishops’ positions” on life issues. “Texas Alliance for Life and Texans for Life Coalition work very well together with the Catholic bishops, and it is our goal to have all the groups working together,” said Joe Pojman, the Executive Director of Texas Alliance for Life. “Texas Right to Life do not have the same vision and they tend to not work with the Texas bishops on pro-life issues and with Texas Alliance for Life and Texans for Life Coalition, and that’s very unfortunate,” he told Crux. “We have an obligation to pool all our resources, because the abortion industry, which is very powerful in Texas and across the country including Planned Parenthood have vast resources and I think we have an obligation to pool ours to counter that, but unfortunately it’s not worked out very well.” Pojman said his organization is non-sectarian but is happy to work with the Texas Catholic Conference because it is “the most effective pro-life organization in the Texas legislature.” “Texas has done so much to protect unborn babies and their mothers from abortion, provide compassionate alternatives to abortion, and especially to protect patients at the end of life from euthanasia. That would not have been possible without the leadership and the resources that the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops,” Pojman said.
- [Bishops’ letter exposes rift in anti-abortion movement | San Antonio Express News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/bishops-letter-exposes-rift-anti-abortion-movement-san-antonio-express-news/) - But Abbott and Pojman interacted warmly at the event, and Abbott’s appearance seems enough to show his support of the group’s work. The governor’s spokespeople didn’t respond to a request for comment. Pojman says he would like to work with Texas Right to Life, but that the last email he got from the group was one asking to be removed from his email list 18 months ago. “We regret that there is a split in the pro-life movement,” Pojman said. He said it weakens the movement’s credibility and keeps them from pooling resources. “It is not our preference, and we seek to have all the groups working together, but a marriage takes two willing partners,” he said.
- [When a 100 score isn't enough: The fuzzy math behind all those political mailers | Fort Worth Star Telegram](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/100-score-isnt-enough-fuzzy-math-behind-political-mailers-fort-worth-star-telegram/) - Much of the conflict is over whether Texas should focus on passing laws that might survive federal court review, or try to impose stricter restrictions that would probably be overturned in court. “Part of the dispute,” the bishops wrote, “is rooted in Texas Right to Life’s rejection of incremental pro-life reforms. … An incremental reform is one which improves the current situation but does not reform the status quo as much as we might desire.” In the last session of the Texas Legislature, Empower Texans urged lawmakers to consider a bill by state Rep. Tony Tinderholt, R-Arlington, that would make abortion a crime and openly defy federal rulings or enforcement. “Some of their goals are not well-founded in law,” said Joe Pojman of the Austin-based Texas Alliance for Life, another active anti-abortion group along with Wright's group.
- [Texas Bishops warn against endorsements by Texas Right to Life, which backs candidates in several local races | Amarillo Globe-News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-bishops-warn-endorsements-texas-right-life-backs-candidates-several-local-races-amarillo-globe-news/) - Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops has issued a strongly worded caution against the pro-life group Texas Right to Life, which has endorsed primary candidates in several local races. The bishops on Thursday warned parishioners about volunteering for the organization and advised parishes and Catholic schools to stop participating in the anti-abortion group’s activities or letting it use their sites to hold events. The bishops’ concerns centered on conflicts dealing with pro-life and end-of-life reform and the Texas Right to Life’s voter guide. . . . The bishops made a point in their statement that Texas Right to Life “is not to be confused” with Texas Alliance for Life or Texans for Life Coalition, which “remain consistent with the bishops’ positions,” they wrote.
- [Seliger endorsed by County Officials PAC | Odessa American](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/seliger-endorsed-county-officials-pac-odessa-american/) - Seliger has also been endorsed by Texas Alliance for Life and has earned a 100 percent Pro-Life Rating from Texas Right to Life. He is ‘A’ Rated by the NRA and was named a “Fighter for Free Enterprise” four times by the Texas Association of Business.
- [Experience, proven track record make candidate most qualified | Victoria Advocate](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/experience-proven-track-record-make-candidate-qualified-victoria-advocate/) - I am also the candidate who best understands the issues facing this district, from our ports to our military installations to our agricultural and rural interests. I am proud to have received the endorsement of the longest-serving governor in Texas history, Rick Perry; the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association; the Texas Alliance for Life; and a number of local elected officials, including my hometown mayor, sheriff and county judge. It's my experience that makes me the most qualified in the race to represent Congressional District 27 so that we may strengthen our economy and increase the quality of life for our families and our children's future.
- [Beilue: Empower Texans — It’s like a season of ‘House of Cards’ | Amarillo Glob-News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/beilue-empower-texans-like-season-house-cards-amarillo-glob-news/) - Because of that, Price in this current primary campaign has been criticized in mailers and on social media by Texas Right To Life as “voting to continue to abort babies.” It’s laughably absurd. “There are always set-up votes typically on the budget and bills like this — hot-button, red-meat topics — that get these crazy amendments,” Price said. “You take a principled vote and you know it’s going to cause you headaches, but you do it because you know it’s right. You can see them from a mile away.” Odd that Price would find himself defending his pro-life stance. He had scored 90 percent and 100 percent in the last two sessions with that group. Another pro-life and less extremist group, Texas Alliance for Life, endorses Price, saying “to call Four Price anything but pro-life is dishonest and false.”
- [Area legislators top scorecard for anti-abortion, natural death votes | Killeen Daily Herald](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/area-legislators-top-scorecard-anti-abortion-natural-death-votes-killeen-daily-herald/) - our state legislators from the Killeen/Fort Hood area received perfect scores on a legislative scorecard from anti-abortion and natural death nonprofit Texas Alliance for Life, according to a news release. Texas District 54 Rep. Scott Cosper, R-Killeen; Texas District 55 Rep. Hugh Shine, R-Temple; Texas District 59 Rep. J.D. Sheffield, R-Gatesville; and Texas District 24 Sen. Dawn Buckingham, R-Lakeway, all received 100-percent voting records on anti-abortion and natural death legislation during the 85th Legislature and special session in 2017.
- [Thousands march to Capitol for Texas Rally for Life | KVUE Austin ABC](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/thousands-march-capitol-texas-rally-life-kvue-austin-abc/) - AUSTIN - Officials said thousands of people showed up to the 2018 Texas Rally for Life on Saturday. The rally commemorated the 45th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision in 1973, which legalized aborting throughout all nine months of pregnancy. "It’s been 45 years since Roe v. Wade, and since then Texas has become the national leader in defending life," said Governor Abbott. "As Governor, I will fight for every child to have a chance at life. I thank our legislative leaders who work to pass laws that protect life, and so many Texans who continue to give a voice to the voiceless and fortify the culture of life in this state." People came from all over Texas to show their commitment to protecting the rights of unborn children. “I believe in justice for all people, and I think it’s a crime that innocent babies can be killed. We shouldn’t be killing people just because they’re smaller than us, just because they don’t have a voice,” said Brian McAeliffef. Governor Abbott proclaimed Jan. 22 as Sanctity of Life Day in Texas. © 2018 KVUE-TV
- [Thousands rally for pro-life at capitol | Fox 7 News Austin](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/thousands-rally-pro-life-capitol-fox-7-news-austin/) - One week after the 45th anniversary of Roe versus Wade, thousands of pro-life marchers filled the capitol steps advocating for an end to abortion. Knights of Columbus from across the city, student-led religious groups and legislators rallied in front of the south steps. Lined in front of the capitol were pro-choice protestors, including the Texas Handmaids who symbolize reproductive women's rights. "Years ago, I held a little baby in my arms and months before that her mother had a talk to staff at an emergency pregnancy crisis center and after having a conversation with that staff the mother decided against abortion and decided to give her baby a chance at life," Abbott said. Abbott spoke of the pro-life legislative milestones. In 2017 two bills were signed into law. Governor Greg Abbott also proclaimed January 22nd, the anniversary of Roe V. Wade, to be the “Sanctity of Life Day” in Texas.
- [Abbott Requests Federal Medicaid Exemption For Texas Healthy Women Program | Texas Public Radio Network](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abbott-requests-federal-medicaid-exemption-texas-healthy-women-program-texas-public-radio-network/) - Gov. Greg Abbott appealed to the Trump administration Tuesday for federal money to help fund the state’s Healthy Texas Women’s program. The Obama administration in 2013 withheld the money when the state blocked abortion facilities like Planned Parenthood from those funds. Abbott’s office submitted what’s known as a federal 1115 waiver, which, if approved, would allow the state — through a 90-10 matching grant — to receive and re-distribute federal Medicaid dollars to facilities that do not provide abortion services. The Healthy Texas Women program was created in 2013 as a way for the governor’s office to fund obstetric and gynecological clinics that did not provide abortion care, like the Institute for Women’s Health in San Antonio, which provide OB-GYN exams and screenings. The program's chief operations officer Susan Griffith said the program allows low-income women to not only afford these services but also have follow-up care. “You know the lower income population won’t seek health care because they cannot afford it,” Griffith said. “... With women, this can lead to lots of issues, including prenatal problems. … So with this program, we are able to offer those services and make sure they are staying on top of their health needs”. The Trump administration decided that the “freedom of choice” provision under Medicaid would not be permitted, allowing states like Texas to exclude Planned Parenthood and other facilities providing abortion services from receiving federal Medicaid funding. The Center for Reproductive Rights, a national organization that advocates for women’s access to abortion services, estimates that Texas serves 44,000 fewer women since Planned Parenthood was excluded from the program. Yvonne Gutierrez, the executive director for the advocacy group Planned Parenthood Texas Votes, said the change had negative health consequences for Texas women. “We have seen what has happened in Texas when you are banning Planned Parenthood from being able to provide care: Women are losing access to care,” Gutierrez said. But Joe Pojman, executive director for the Texas Alliance for Life, said the state’s taxpayers should not be forced to fund facilities that perform abortions. “We don’t think that they should be funded through tens of millions of our tax dollars, and they should not be the ambassadors of that program and promote abortion to low-income women,” Pojman said. Abortion rights advocates believe if the Trump administration approves the governor’s request, it will likely result in a federal lawsuit.
- [As Anti-Abortion Activists Prepare To Rally In Austin, They Celebrate A 'Sensational' Year | KUT.org NPR](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/anti-abortion-activists-prepare-rally-austin-celebrate-sensational-year-kut-org-npr/) - Thousands of anti-abortion Texans are expected to rally on the steps of the state Capitol on Saturday for the Texas Rally for Life, an event recognizing the 45th anniversary of what they consider the "tragic" Roe v. Wade decision. But as attendees mourn the U.S. Supreme Court case that ensured a right to a legal abortion, they'll also celebrate. This past year, they say, has brought "sensational" gains for their movement. Those gains have come at both the federal and state level. President Donald Trump named a conservative justice to the Supreme Court and many more conservatives to lower federal courts across the country. And in his first week in office, Trump's administration re-established the Reagan-era Mexico City Policy, stopping international nongovernmental organizations that promote or provide abortions from receiving federal funding. Meanwhile, the Republican-led Texas Legislature approved a slew of anti-abortion bills that were signed into law by GOP Gov. Greg Abbott, the keynote speaker at Saturday's event. Those bills include measures requiring a woman to pay a separate health insurance premium to get coverage for non-emergency abortions and banning second trimester dilation and evacuation abortions. A bill requiring health providers to bury or cremate remains from abortions remains tied up in court. The website publicizing the weekend rally sums up the excitement. "Your presence will reaffirm recent sensational pro-life gains accomplished the state legislative sessions in 2017," it says. Several abortion rights groups declined to comment for this story. But they have argued that Texas leaders have made the state less safe for women. “Texas women deserve access to the health care that is best for them and their personal circumstances — not abortion restrictions pushed by extreme anti-abortion organizations," said Amanda Allen, senior state legislative counsel for the Center for Reproductive Rights, after one sweeping abortion measure passed through the Texas Legislature this year. But attempts by lawmakers to fight abortion in Texas are nothing new. The biggest changes for anti-abortion activists have come at the federal level. During the 45th Annual March for Life in Washington this month, Trump became the first sitting president to address the annual rally live via video, a move that excited anti-abortion Texans. That kind of attention has made Trump's presidency especially popular in the anti-abortion movement. “He has nominated judges who respect the Constitution as it’s written,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. “We are very pleased with the work the president and the vice president have been doing."
- [Gov. Abbott says anti-abortion stance driven by the adoption of his daughter | San Antonio Express-News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/gov-abbott-says-anti-abortion-stance-driven-adoption-daughter-san-antonio-express-news/) - AUSTIN - Gov. Greg Abbott, speaking at the Texas Rally for Life on Saturday, cited the experience of adopting his daughter as the driving force behind his efforts to curtail abortion. “Years ago, I held a little baby in my arms. Months before that, her mother talked to staff at a crisis pregnancy center. And after the conversation with that staff, the mother decided against abortion and decided to give her baby a chance at life,” Abbott said at the south side of the Texas Capitol, drawing whoops and applause from the crowd of thousands at the rally sponsored by the Texas Alliance for Life. Abbott and his wife, Cecilia, adopted Audrey after 16 years of marriage. “That little infant who might never have had a chance at life is now on the dean’s list at college. And I’m even prouder to tell you that that little infant girl is now my 21-year-old daughter that my wife and I had the opportunity to adopt in her infancy,” Abbott said. “We thank God every single day for the very precious gift of our daughter, Audrey, and for the woman who was strong enough to give Audrey a new life with our family. “That is why I will always fight for life as your governor,” Abbott said, “and I will ensure that every child has a chance at life.” Abbott has championed restrictions on abortion as governor, touting state measures to ban “partial-birth” abortion, to outlaw selling fetal parts for profit and to require burial or cremation of fetal remains. The first two also are addressed in federal law. Some Texas laws have been challenged in court, sometimes successfully. The U.S. Supreme Court overturned abortion restrictions approved in 2013 that imposed new requirements on abortion facilities. And a federal judge last year said parts of a law limiting a second-trimester abortion procedure were unconstitutional. The state is appealing. Some have criticized Abbott and other Republican leaders who oppose abortion for not providing enough support in areas such as health care for women and children “I believe that women’s health care is life,” said Nichole Miller, 30, of Austin, who was among a small group of demonstrators at the Capitol on Saturday backing a woman’s right to choose abortion. “They are slowly taking away women’s health care and the right to know about our bodies and the right to choose. It’s not so much about having an abortion. It’s the right to choose whether or not family planning is right for you at that time in your life.” Dr. Brian and Kathy Seastrunk with the San Antonio Coalition for Life, accompanied by their 3-and-a-half-year old son Isaac, spoke in favor of pro-life advocates having a presence outside clinics that offer abortion. The couplehave three biological children and adopted Isaac after his young mother opted against an abortion, Kathy Seastrunk said. After seeing people “praying peacefully” outside her original clinic destination, the pregnant girl followed signs to a facility that offered an alternative, Kathy Seastrunk said. “Love saved a life that day,” she said. Abbott urged those at the rally to make their voices heard at the ballot box, pointing to Texas Supreme Court Justice Jimmy Blacklock, who attended the rally along with other officials including Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, Land Commissioner George P. Bush and a number of lawmakers. The governor appointed Blacklock to fill a court vacancy. Blacklock is running for the post and faces Democratic State District Judge Steven Kirkland of Harris County in November. “I don’t have to guess or wonder how Justice Blacklock is going to decide cases because of his proven record of fighting for pro-life causes,” Abbott said. Blacklock was Abbott’s general counsel in the governor’s office and worked for him when Abbott was attorney general. Texas Alliance for Life spokeswoman Melissa Duncan said it was estimated that at its largest point, there were 5,000 people at Saturday’s rally.
- [Governor rallies anti-abortion proponents at Capitol march | Longview News Journal](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/governor-rallies-anti-abortion-proponents-capitol-march-longview-news-journal/) - Texas lawmakers have made the state "a national leader in defending innocent life," Gov. Greg Abbott told a crowd Saturday at an Austin anti-abortion rally. "Because of you there is now an entire generation of women who see a sonogram as their baby's first picture," said Abbott, referencing a state law passed in 2011. He spoke on the south steps of the state Capitol. The Rally for Life was organized by a coalition of anti-abortion and religious groups, including Texas Alliance for Life and the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops. The march marked the 45th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion. Attendees gathered for a fair downtown and then marched to the Capitol, where state Sen. Charles Schwertner, R-Georgetown, and state Rep. Cindy Burkett, R-Sunnyvale, also addressed the crowd. Attempts by lawmakers to fight abortion in Texas are nothing new, but the biggest changes for anti-abortion activists have come at the federal level. During the 45th Annual March For Life this month in Washington, Trump became the first sitting president to address the annual rally live via video, a move that excited anti-abortion Texans. That kind of attention has made Trump's presidency especially popular in the anti-abortion movement. "He has nominated judges who respect the Constitution as it's written," said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. "We are very pleased with the work the president and the vice president have been doing."
- [Texas Gov. Greg Abbott rallies anti-abortion advocates at the Texas Capitol | TexasTribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/gov-abbott-pledges-keep-texas-pro-life-state-rally-texastribune/) - Texas lawmakers have made the state “a national leader in defending innocent life,” Republican Gov. Greg Abbott told the crowd at an Austin anti-abortion rally Saturday. “Because of you there is now an entire generation of women who see a sonogram as their baby’s first picture,” said Abbott, referencing a state law passed in 2011. He spoke on the south steps of the Texas Capitol. The Rally for Life was organized by a coalition of anti-abortion and religious groups, including Texas Alliance for Life and the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops. The march marked the 45th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion. Attendees gathered for a fair downtown and then marched to the Capitol, where state Sen. Charles Schwertner, R-Georgetown, and state Rep. Cindy Burkett, R-Sunnyvale, also addressed the crowd.
- [GOP’s factions emerging in House District 55 race | Temple Daily Telegram](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/gops-factions-emerging-house-district-55-race-temple-daily-telegram/) - The endorsements from groups — like the political arm of the National Rifle Association, the Texas Farm Bureau and the Texas Alliance for Life — show voters that he legislated as a conservative during last year’s legislative session, Shine said.
- [Pro-life advocates may need to play waiting game | Cleburne Times-Review](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pro-life-advocates-may-need-play-waiting-game-cleburne-times-review/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, acknowledged that the pro-life movement’s ultimate goal is to roll back Rowe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 ruling that made abortion legal nationwide. “The question,” Pojman said, “is what’s the best way to do it.” In Texas, a 2013 state law mandated heightened standards on clinics and imposed restrictions on where doctors could perform abortions. The U.S. Supreme Court in 2016 overturned the law, which shuttered about half of the state’s abortion facilities. “We’ve made huge gains” in Texas, where 21 abortion centers now remain open, Pojman said. “But abortion does remain legal.”
- [Texas House candidate says probation for pipe bomb stems from blowing up tree stumps](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-house-candidate-says-probation-pipe-bomb-stems-blowing-tree-stumps/) - The primary challenger to state Rep. J.D. Sheffield, R-Gatesville, pleaded guilty in 2001 to making a pipe bomb — but he says he meant no harm and wants to change the laws that led to his legal troubles. "Growing up, I blew up tree stumps recreationally," Sheffield's opponent, Chris Evans, said in a statement Thursday to the Tribune that also included a promise to voters in House District 59. "After I become a legislator, I'm going to get rid of dumb laws that hassle country kids who aren't hurting anyone." . . . In November, Evans won the endorsement of the anti-abortion group Texas Right to Life, which has long been sharply critical of Sheffield. (Two other anti-abortion groups – Texas Alliance for Life and Life PAC, the political arm of the Texans for Life Coalition – have endorsed Sheffield.) Evans' campaign began ramping up last month, when he announced he was bringing on board two new staffers. First elected in 2012, Sheffield has previously fended off challengers from his right. He defeated his 2016 primary opponent, Brent Graves, by 23 percentage points.
- [Pro-life advocates may need to play waiting game | Athens Daily Review](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pro-life-advocates-may-need-play-waiting-game-athens-daily-review/) - AUSTIN — Texas lawmakers earlier this year outlawed what some term “dismemberment abortions,” but a recent legal ruling held the statute unconstitutional, saying it unduly burdens pregnant women. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is appealing the federal district court’s decision, saying in a statement that “abortion by dismemberment kills fetuses by tearing them limb from limb while they are still alive, causing the unborn victim to bleed to death.” There’s no arguing that states have an interest in protecting human life, but opponents of banning the second-trimester abortion procedure, commonly called dilation and evacuation, say the mother’s right to safely end a pregnancy trumps the government’s interest when the fetus is not yet viable. Although federal courts in other states have halted enforcement of similar statutes, pro-life advocates continue pressing to limit or end legal abortions altogether. “It is part of a bigger nationwide strategy to limit access to abortion,” said Blake Rocap, legislative counsel for NARAL Pro-Choice Texas. “This is a bill that’s been passed in other states and in every state it’s been struck down.” Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, acknowledged that the pro-life movement’s ultimate goal is to roll back Rowe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 ruling that made abortion legal nationwide. “The question,” Pojman said, “is what’s the best way to do it.”
- [PRO-LIFE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF 2017 LEGISLATURE PRAISED BY TEXAS ALLIANCE FOR LIFE | Texas Insider](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pro-life-accomplishments-2017-legislature-praised-texas-alliance-life-texas-insider/) - Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas — This past year, during the 2017 Session of the Texas Legislature, Texas saw yet another in a continuing string of sensational sessions on the life issue, passing six pro-life bills. This, says Texas Alliance for Life Executive Director Dr. Joe Pojman (right, with Gov. Greg Abbott,) followed a very successful pro-life session in 2015 under the leadership of Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker of the House Joe Straus.
- [Judge strikes down Texas ban on dismembering babies in abortion | Life Cite News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/judge-strikes-texas-ban-dismembering-babies-abortion-life-cite-news/) - AUSTIN, Texas, November 23, 2017 (LifeSiteNews) — A federal judge has struck down a Texas law banning live dismemberment abortions. Federal District Judge Lee Yeakel ruled Wednesday the bill was unconstitutional, and would put an “undue burden” on women. “The State’s valid interest in promoting respect for the life of the unborn, although legitimate, is not sufficient to justify such a substantial obstacle to the constitutionally protected right of a woman to terminate a pregnancy before fetal viability,” wrote Yeakel. Senate Bill 8 criminalizes dismembering a live child in utero. Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 8 into law in June, and it was to go into effect September 1. But Yeakel issued a temporary restraining order August 30 blocking implementation of the bill after the Center for Reproductive Rights and Planned Parenthood filed a lawsuit on behalf of several abortion facilities challenging the statute. Yeakel’s ruling quashing the law came just as his restraining order was set to expire Wednesday. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has already appealed to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, according to a Texas Alliance For Life (TAL) press release. TAL Executive Director Joe Pojman slammed Yeakel’s judgement. “U.S. Supreme Court precedent does not allow states to protect non-viable unborn babies from abortion, even when the methods entails dismembering the baby during the abortion. Most people find abortion by this method to be abhorrent,” Pojman said. “This court’s decision shows how out of step that precedent is with common human decency.” TAL “commends the stalwart and robust defense of the law by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's team,” noted Pojman. During a five-day trial ending November 8, state lawyers argued it was reasonable to require “fetal demise” before the baby is torn limb from limb in utero, according to Notre Dame professor Margaret Cleveland in a Washington Examiner commentary on the trial.
- [Judge overturns Texas law banning dismemberment abortions | The Christian Times](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/judge-overturns-texas-law-banning-dismemberment-abortions-christian-times/) - A judge has thrown out provisions of a Texas law that would have prohibited dismemberment abortions, which is commonly used in the second trimester to terminate pregnancies. On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel had issued a permanent injunction against the provisions contained in Senate Bill 8, which was aimed at banning doctors from performing dilation and evacuation abortions. In his ruling, Yeakel argued that the provisions were "facially unconstitutional" and that it "intervenes in the medical process of abortion prior to viability in an unduly burdensome manner." Yeakel contended that women would "suffer irreparable harm by being unable to access the most commonly used and safest previability-second-trimester-abortion procedure." The judge further stated that "dismemberment abortion" was not a medical term used by physicians, and asserted that the aim of the measure was to ban the dilation and evacuation procedure. Yeakel's decision came just as the restraining order he placed on the legislation was set to expire on Wednesday. Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance For Life (TAL), slammed the ruling, and commended Paxton for his "robust defense of the law." "U.S. Supreme Court precedent does not allow states to protect non-viable unborn babies from abortion, even when the methods entails dismembering the baby during the abortion. Most people find abortion by this method to be abhorrent," he said, as reported by Life Site News.
- [Texas Budget To Include $20 Million For Pro-Life Options | The Daily Caller](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-budget-include-20-million-pro-life-options-daily-caller/) - Texas has allocated $20 million in its 2018-2019 budget to go to a pro-life program that offers alternatives to abortion and provides services to new parents. “If they’re self sufficient through the process of childbirth and afterward, that saves the state money and makes for much happier women and children and families,” Texas Alliance for Life executive director, Joe Pojman, said, according to the Texas Tribune. The $20 million brings the program’s total operating budget to over $38 million.
- [Federal Judge Blocks Texas Dismemberment Abortion Law; AG Appeals | The Christian Post](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/federal-judge-blocks-texas-dismemberment-abortion-law-ag-appeals-christian-post/) - A U.S. district judge on Wednesday struck down parts of a Texas law that would ban the most common type of second-trimester abortions in the state, after plaintiffs argued the procedure was safe, legal and necessary for women's health. U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel in Austin issued a permanent injunction against the provisions that were in legislation known as Senate Bill 8 (SB 8) and set to take effect this year, saying they "are facially unconstitutional." Texas Alliance for Life Executive Director Joe Pojmansaid they are "disappointed" but "not surprised" given that "Judge Yeakel has consistently struck down protective, prolife legislation passed by the Texas Legislature."
- [Federal Court Strikes Down Texas Ban on Dismemberment Abortions | TexasGOPVote.com](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/federal-court-strikes-texas-ban-dismemberment-abortions-texasgopvote-com/) - AUSTIN -- United States Federal District Court Judge Lee Yeakel released his ruling today permanently striking down the portion of Senate Bill 8 (SB 8) that bans dismemberment abortions, in which a live unborn child in the second trimester is killed is the process of being dismembered using metal instruments. In Whole Woman's Health v. Paxton, several abortion providers including Planned Parenthood sued to strike down that provision claiming that it effectively bans the most common method of abortion second trimester abortion known as dilation and evacuation (D&E) abortions, which are performed thousands of times each year in Texas. Attorney General Ken Paxton defended the law and argued the State has an interest in advancing respect for the dignity of the life of the unborn.
- [House panel considers banning abortions at six weeks | Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/house-panel-considers-banning-abortions-six-weeks-dallas-morning-news/) - WASHINGTON — A House subcommittee debated a bill Wednesday that would ban nearly all abortions nationwide, a measure backed by 22 Texas Republicans. The Heartbeat Protection Act would make it a crime for a doctor to perform an abortion if the fetus has a heartbeat, which can occur as early as six weeks into a pregnancy — before many women realize they're pregnant. Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, which opposes abortion, said his group supports a ban and views such efforts as constitutional, but hasn't asked Texas lawmakers to support King's bill because it's unlikely to survive a court challenge. “There are not enough justices on the U.S. Supreme Court who would vote to uphold a law like this,” he told The Dallas Morning News. “It would certainly not sustain a challenge in federal court, and taxpayers would be forced to pay attorneys' fees to the abortion providers, which only makes us weaker and makes the abortion industry stronger.” Pojman noted that his group discouraged support for a bill fully banning abortion pushed by state Rep. Tony Tinderholt of Arlington in the last session of the Legislature. The bill never made it out of committee.
- [Religious Leaders Bless Staff and Patients at Local Abortion Clinic, Sing “Hallelujah” | Lifenews](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/religious-leaders-bless-staff-patients-local-abortion-clinic-sing-hallelujah-lifenews/) - Texas religious leaders gathered Thursday to bless an abortion clinic and its staff as a judge considers whether to allow the state to ban brutal dismemberment abortions on live unborn babies. The pro-abortion clergy prayed at the Whole Woman’s Health abortion facility in Fort Worth, Texas, blessing its staff and patients, saying prayers and singing “Hallelujah,” according to the Daily Caller. The Texas abortion chain is one of the groups challenging the state dismemberment abortion ban. It also has a poor reputation for patient health and safety, racking up dozens of health and safety violations in the past decade. They include things like failures to properly sterilize equipment, rusty spots on medical equipment that had the “likelihood of causing infection,” rips in exam tables and more. Kentina Washington-Leapheart, the director of reproductive justice and sexuality education at the Religious Institute, said they chose to bless this particular abortion clinic because it sees a lot of minority women and women in poverty. “Women seeking an abortion are largely women of faith. They’re not having an abortion in spite of their faith, it’s in many ways informing the decision they make,” Washington-Leapheart told the Texas Observer. “They have a God-given right to make decisions about their life.” “There are progressive people of faith, even in Texas,” Washington-Leapheart continued. “We’re trying to say [the extreme right’s] narrative isn’t the only narrative related to faith.” “When thinking about access, we have to think about how race and class impact access,” she said. Whole Woman’s Health runs four abortion facilities in Texas and several others in Maryland, Minnesota and Illinois. It also recently applied to open a new abortion facility in Indiana. State inspection reports obtained by Texas Alliance for Life in 2013 and new inspection reports released this fall showed dozens of violations that threatened the health and safety of its patients, including lack of sterilization of abortion instruments, lack of an RN or LVN on staff, rusty suction machines and expired and unlabeled medications.
- [State gives Alternatives to Abortion program $20 million more in funding | Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/state-gives-alternatives-abortion-program-20-million-funding-texas-tribune/) - The Texas Legislature's budget for the next two years includes $20 million more in funding for a controversial program that seeks to discourage women from getting abortions in the state. Alternatives to Abortion uses contracted providers to offer services such as financial counseling and support groups for new parents, as well as children's items such as car seats and infant formula. The extra money puts the program's total operating budget at over $38 million, the highest it's been since it began in 2006. Enjoying our journalism? Consider liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter. And if you want regular updates on all things Texas, sign up for The Brief here. And you can read more of our abortion coverage here. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission, which oversees Alternatives to Abortion, said in a report it plans to use the funding to extend services for new parents until the child's third birthday and connect pregnant mothers to financial assistance programs such as Medicaid, CHIP and food stamps. The commission also plans to expand job training and placement for mothers under the program, which will "lead to greater self-sufficiency and lower reliance on health and human service programs across the lifespan," according to the report. State law requires the Health and Human Services Commission to report funding needs to the governor and Legislature. Funding is allocated in two-year periods and has steadily grown each legislative session. The 2018-2019 period's $20 million increase is the largest in the program's history — four times its starting budget in 2006. The last increase was an additional $8 million beginning in 2016. Anti-abortion groups have long lobbied to get greater funding for the program. Joe Pojman, executive director Texas Alliance for Life, said he was "ecstatic" to hear about the funding increases, saying it demonstrates the state's priority in limiting abortion. Pojman said expanding Alternatives to Abortion will save the state money by making helping new mothers become more financially independent and equipped to care for their children, lowering the number of parents relying on state social services. "If they’re self sufficient through the process of childbirth and afterward, that saves the state money and makes for much happier women and children and families," Pojman said.
- [Judge lets one-of-a-kind 'futile care' law stand | Houston Chronicle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/judge-lets-one-kind-futile-care-law-stand-houston-chronicle/) - In a victory for Texas' medical community, a Harris County state district judge Friday rejected a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a state law that allows doctors to withdraw life-sustaining treatment against the wishes of the patient or guardian. Judge Bill Burke said it would be "a case of throwing the baby out with the bath water" to repeal the controversial 1999 law, enacted in response to doctors' push to eliminate care they believe prolongs suffering in terminal patients. The law, which is unique to Texas, has drawn criticism from some families who say it gives doctors too much power. "It would be a big mistake to throw out a statute in place for nearly 20 years that seems to be working pretty well," Burke said in rejecting the request for summary judgment declaring the law unconstitutional. "If you think the law doesn't provide sufficient protection for patients, go to the Legislature to remedy it." The ruling was applauded by the Texas Medical Association, which was part of a broad coalition of groups who together filed a motion in support of the law. The groups included Texas Alliance For Life, the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops, the Coalition of Texans With Disabilities and the Texas Alliance for Patient Access.
- [JUDGE WON'T FORCE FEDERAL OFFICIALS TO GRANT UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANT ABORTION ACCESS |Spectrum News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/judge-wont-force-federal-officials-grant-undocumented-immigrant-abortion-access-spectrum-news/) - TEXAS - A judge won't order federal officials to allow a pregnant 17-year-old undocumented immigrant being held in a Texas immigration facility to get an abortion. Anti-abortion groups also say they're concerned that granting undocumented immigrants the right to abortions could spark a flood of women seeking care coming over the border. "We don't think Texas should be a tourist state or place women come seeking abortions," said Texas Alliance for Life Executive Director Joe Pojman.
- [Many Key Abortion Laws in the Lone Star State | One News Now](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/many-key-abortion-laws-lone-star-state-one-news-now/) - A pro-life leader from Texas contends that a court decision earlier this week underlines the need for more pro-life federal judges. Federal District Judge Lee Yeakel issued a temporary injunction against a law banning dismemberment abortion, which was set to go into effect Friday. Texas Alliance for Life Executive Director Joe Pojman is disappointed with the ruling. “A state like Texas should have the right to protect unborn children from this absolutely gruesome method of abortion, which involves killing the baby by tearing him or her limb from limb,” Pojman argued.
- [Federal judge blocks new Texas law that would limit second-trimester abortions | Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/federal-judge-blocks-new-texas-law-limit-second-trimester-abortions-dallas-morning-news/) - A federal district court judge on Thursday blocked a Texas law that would prevent doctors from performing the most common second-trimester abortion procedure. The law, passed by the Legislature this spring, was set to take effect Friday. “The dismemberment procedure really is as grotesque and inhumane as anyone can imagine. The baby is killed in the process of being pulled limb from limb in the womb,“ Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, told The Dallas Morning News. “The attorney general’s office made it clear to the judge that this law is not about banning abortions, it is just about banning one very inhumane method of killing the child,” he added. Attorney General Ken Paxton is expected to appeal the ruling to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.
- [Texas Abortion Restriction Is Temporarily Blocked | New York Times](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-abortion-restriction-temporarily-blocked-new-york-times/) - Joe Pojman, the executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, which supports the Texas law, said in a statement that the state “should have the right to protect innocent unborn babies from dismemberment abortions, in which a doctor kills a child by tearing him or her into pieces.” The fact that courts have consistently ruled against bans on dilation-and-evacuation abortions, he argued, “shows how extremely out of touch the Supreme Court precedent is with modern science, which clearly tells us that an unborn child’’ is a living human being.
- [Texas Abortion Restriction Is Temporarily Blocked | MSN.com](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-abortion-restriction-temporarily-blocked-msn-com/) - A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Texas law that would restrict the most common type of second-trimester abortion. In a 17-page ruling on Thursday, Judge Lee Yeakel of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas found that opponents of the law had shown “a substantial likelihood of success on the merits,” and granted a two-week restraining order while the case proceeds. The restriction had been scheduled to take effect on Friday. The law — part of Senate Bill 8, passed this spring — would require doctors to stop the fetus’s heart before performing a dilation-and-evacuation abortion, in which the cervix is dilated and the fetus is removed in pieces. This would be done either by injecting chemicals or by cutting the umbilical cord. There would be an exception for life-threatening emergencies. Joe Pojman, the executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, which supports the Texas law, said in a statement that the state “should have the right to protect innocent unborn babies from dismemberment abortions, in which a doctor kills a child by tearing him or her into pieces.” The fact that courts have consistently ruled against bans on dilation-and-evacuation abortions, he argued, “shows how extremely out of touch the Supreme Court precedent is with modern science, which clearly tells us that an unborn child’’ is a living human being.
- [Texas special session sees success for slew of anti-abortion bills | USA Today Network](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-special-session-sees-success-slew-anti-abortion-bills-usa-today-network/) - AUSTIN – Anti-abortion advocates in Texas got nearly everything on their wish list this year as Republican leaders feuded over bathroom use and other issues geared at shoring up conservative bonafides. Three of the twelve bills that passed during the special legislative session enacted regulations targeting abortion — amplifying the success anti-abortion advocates saw in the regular session when lawmakers adopted a sweeping proposal banning multiple procedures and further regulating providers.
- [Editorial: Amarillo influences state abortion bills | Amarillo Globe News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/editorial-amarillo-influences-state-abortion-bills/) - There are as many as five abortion-related pieces of legislation in the current special session of the Texas Legislature that have a degree of influence from the Amarillo area. While none have become law yet, hope springs eternal. State Sen. Kel Seliger, R-Amarillo, recently tweeted how he voted for five abortion-related bills supported by Texas Alliance for Life. Indeed, Seliger is an author or co-author of four of the aforementioned bills. In the Texas House, state Rep. Four Price, R-Amarillo, is a co-author of all five bills. State Rep. John Smithee, R-Amarillo, is an author or co-author of two bills, including being the author of House Bill 214.
- [Feds draw thousands of comments on Texas' request to renew women's health funding | Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/feds-draw-thousands-comments-texas-request-renew-womens-health-funding/) - Thousands of advocates have flooded the federal government with comments this week, weighing in on whether it should reverse an Obama-era decision to strip Texas of millions in federal funding for a health care program that excludes abortion providers and their affiliates. The number of comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Texas' request has doubled in recent days, from 9,000 earlier this week to over 18,000 as of Friday afternoon, hours before the public comment period ends. The deadline comes as a new report from the liberal Center for Public Policy Priorities suggests the state's decision to exclude Planned Parenthood from the program was responsible for stripping health care access from 45,000 women. The federal government has historically declined to give Medicaid funding to states that don’t allow patients to choose between “any willing provider.” In 2011, Texas ousted abortion providers from the Medicaid Women's Health Program, which the Obama administration argued violated federal law, leading to an end to federal funds.
- [Let Texas cut off Planned Parenthood funds, AG Ken Paxton says | Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/let-texas-cut-off-planned-parenthood-funds-ag-ken-paxton-says/) - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday filed a legal brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit to overturn a ruling that blocked Texas from cutting off state Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood. "Texas acted to cut off major taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood because of its repugnant conduct," the brief states. "Clear indications of Planned Parenthood's adjustment of abortion procedures to procure and sell fetal body parts for research should be enough to reverse a district court's egregious ruling."
- [Governor Abbott Announces Growing Support For Prohibiting Taxpayer Funding Of Abortion Providers |Office of Gov. Abbott](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/governor-abbott-announces-growing-support-prohibiting-taxpayer-funding-abortion-providers/) - Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his call to prohibit local and state government from using taxpayer dollars to fund abortion providers is generating growing support across Texas. Prohibiting taxpayer funding of abortion providers and their affiliates is part of the Governor's 20-item agenda for the ongoing special legislative session. "The Texas Legislature has worked hard over the past several sessions to ensure public tax dollars are not used to fund abortions. Governor Abbott is making sure that Texas taxpayers are not forced to fund abortion providers and their affiliates, and we are encouraged that the legislature will continue their work on this issue." - Joe Pojman, Ph.D., Executive Director, Texas Alliance for Life
- [Governor Abbott Announces Growing Support For Pro-Life Insurance Reform | Office of Gov. Abbott](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/governor-abbott-announces-growing-support-pro-life-insurance-reform/) - AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his call for pro-life insurance reform is generating growing support across Texas. Pro-life insurance reform is part of the Governor's 20-item agenda for the ongoing special legislative session. "We applaud Governor Abbott for taking a strong pro-life stance by adding pro-life insurance reform to the special session call. Insurance providers in Texas, specifically those affiliated with local and statewide governments, should not cover abortion procedures unless it is to save the life of the mother." – Joe Pojman, Ph.D., Executive Director, Texas Alliance for Life
- [Texas Lawmakers Back in the Saddle Again | One News Now](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-lawmakers-back-in-the-saddle-again/) - As special session gets under way today for Texas lawmakers, and several pro-life issues are on the docket. In early June, Governor Greg Abbott called the session specifically to consider 20 items – among them several education-related bills, the controversial privacy measure, and a few pro-life issues. Dr. Joe Pojman of the Texas Alliance for Life describes one pro-life proposal that will be dealt with. "He has asked the legislature to consider continuing to defund Planned Parenthood in law," Pojman explains, "and that would apply not just to the state government but to the counties and the cities as well."
- [A battle for humane treatment of human remains | OneNewsNow.com](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/battle-humane-treatment-human-remains-onenewsnow-com-2/) - The Lone Star State passed into law a policy that aborted babies must be buried or cremated; in response, abortion-providers quickly filed suit in federal court. U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks issued an injunction claiming the law raised the possibility of constitutional violations and could severely limit abortion access in Texas. But Joe Pojman of Texas Alliance for Life tells OneNewsNow that the state's rules have been well crafted. "... The reality is Texas cannot limit access to abortion in [the state] and these rules do not do that," he explains.
- [Should Doctors Be Sued for ‘Wrongful Birth'? | Healthline](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/doctors-sued-wrongful-birth-healthline-2/) - Texas was the first state to recognize wrongful birth legal actions, according to a presentation the advocacy group Texas Alliance for Life made in support of the proposed law. The current law has been challenged three times and upheld each time, group members told the state senate’s Health and Human Services Committee. The group said 28 states recognize this law, but nine have since eliminated it through legislative action.
- [Abortion rights at center of Texas Legislature special session | USA TODAY](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-rights-center-texas-legislature-special-session-usa-today/) - “We’re very pleased,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of the anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life. “These were bills that were considered during the regular session but didn’t get done. We’re very grateful that the legislature may pass these bills during the special session.”
- [After Supreme Court Loss, Abbott Wants State To Track Abortion Complications | KUT](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/supreme-court-loss-abbott-wants-state-track-abortion-complications-kut/) - But Joe Pojman, the executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, said the new reporting requirements are inadequate. Along with the governor, he wants to see that data-collection system expanded to include reporting for complications during an abortion. “This bill would simply require hospitals who treat a woman for an abortion complication or … the physician who performs an abortion and causes a complication … to report that to the state,” he said. Pojman said he suspects that abortion complications are being underreported and this would allow the state to get a sense of whether there are problems. “It may be that the number of complications is sufficient to increase the safety standards of abortion facilities,” he said. “If so, this law should tell us that.”
- [Texas Lawmakers To Revisit Ban On Insurance Coverage For Abortions | KUT](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/httpkut-orgposttexas-lawmakers-revisit-ban-insurance-coverage-abortions-kut/) - Pojman argued anyone who pays insurance premiums is paying into a system that covers other people’s abortions. “This is about the State of Texas protecting individuals from having to fund abortions for someone else through their health insurance premiums,” he said.
- [Texas governor urges lawmakers to block state funding for Planned Parenthood | The Christian Times](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-governor-urges-lawmakers-block-state-funding-planned-parenthood-christian-times/) - "It is possible under current law for certain cities or counties to make contracts with abortion providers – even for abortions themselves – and for affiliates of abortion providers," he said. "And we think that's essentially funding the abortion industry," he continued. As an example, Pojman pointed to the city of Austin, which currently has a contract with Planned Parenthood to teach sex education and STD prevention. He said he takes issue with taxpayer money going to Planned Parenthood in general even though the contracts were for services other than abortions. "That means the taxpayers of Austin or anyone who comes to Austin and purchases any kind of item and pays sales tax is essentially funding Planned Parenthood, which is the largest provider of abortions in Texas," he said.
- [Lawmakers prepare to file anti-abortion legislation in special session | The Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/lawmakers-prepare-file-anti-abortion-legislation-special-session-dallas-morning-news/) - Joe Pojman, Texas Alliance for Life executive director, said the group expects the three pieces of legislation to pass because they had support from both chambers during the regular session. “Special sessions can be very tricky because there’s a much shorter period of time to pass bills, and the governor has asked the Legislature to consider quite a large number of issues,” he said. “There are very good authors that are carrying [the bills]. At this moment we see no issues with the Legislature passing each of those three bills.”
- [Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Wants to Ban State Contracts With Planned Parenthood | LifeNews.com](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-gov-greg-abbott-wants-ban-state-contracts-planned-parenthood-lifenews-com/) - Joe Pojman, executive director for Texas Alliance for Life, said cities and counties in Texas still are allowed to make contracts with abortion groups using taxpayer dollars. He said these contracts even could directly fund the killing of unborn babies in abortions. He pointed to the city of Austen as an example; the city currently has a contract with Planned Parenthood to teach sex education and STD prevention. While the taxpayer money does not directly go to abortions, money is fungible; and any tax money that goes to an abortion group frees up other money for their abortion business.
- [Abbott Wants Lawmakers To Bar Local Contracts For Planned Parenthood In Special Session | KUT](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abbott-wants-lawmakers-bar-local-contracts-planned-parenthood-special-session-kut/) - “The Hyde Amendment is not adequate,” said Joe Pojman, executive director for Texas Alliance for Life, referring to a law Congress passed in the 1970s that prohibits federal taxpayer dollars for paying for abortions. Pojman said he wants to see stronger legislation. “It is possible under current law for certain cities or counties to make contracts with abortion providers – even for abortions themselves – and for affiliates of abortion providers,” he said. “And we think that’s essentially funding the abortion industry.”
- [A new look for women’s rights protests: ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ cloaks and bonnets | Boston Globe](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/new-look-womens-rights-protests-handmaids-tale-cloaks-bonnets-boston-globe/) - Joe Pojman executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, an anti-abortion organization, thinks that’s a bit much. He didn’t recognize the point of the handmaids in the Senate chamber until his wife explained it to him later, he said, and she took issue with their imagery. “She didn’t think it is at all an appropriate way to protest, because she thinks there’s actually no chance our society is sliding into a dystopian society of that kind,” he said. While he said he admires the activists for getting involved, Pojman noted that women are leading the fight against abortion, too. And in Texas, they appear to be winning.
- [How Texas’ Anti-Abortion Lawmakers Win Even While Losing in Court | Texas Observer](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-anti-abortion-lawmakers-win-even-losing-court-texas-observer/) - “It’s very clear now that [Justice Kennedy] will not uphold any state or federal provision that makes abortion less accessible, that’s the unfortunate reality,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, an anti-abortion group aligned with House leadership.
- [Texas Senate sends sweeping anti-abortion measure to governor | Salina Journal](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-senate-sends-sweeping-anti-abortion-measure-governor-salina-journal/) - A sweeping anti-abortion bill is headed to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk after the Senate approved changes made by House lawmakers last week. Sen. Charles Schwertner, the bill’s author, said the bill addresses concerns “expressed by thousands of Texans and will ensure the dignity and protection for the unborn child.”
- [Texas passes law requiring aborted foetuses to be buried, cremated | Newshub](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-passes-law-requiring-aborted-foetuses-buried-cremated-newshub/) - Texas Alliance for Life spokesperson Joe Pojman said the bill is about "ensuring babies are treated in a humane manner - that their bodies are not desecrated, their organs are not harvested and sold".
- [Texas Wants Medicaid Money Back, Won’t Play Nice with Planned Parenthood | Law Street Media](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-wants-medicaid-money-back-wont-play-nice-planned-parenthood-law-street-media/) - Joe Pojman, executive director for Texas Alliance for Life, said that “low-income women deserve better care than Planned Parenthood is willing or able to provide.”
- [Texas Just Passed One Of The Strictest Abortion Laws In The Country  | BuzzFeed News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-just-passed-one-strictest-abortion-laws-country-buzzfeed-news/) - Texas Alliance, a group who helped draft the bill, said in a statement to BuzzFeed News that the motivation for the legislation was "to respond to the videos from the Center for Medical Progress that exposed Planned Parenthood's sale and donation of tissues and organs harvested from the bodies of babies who died from elective abortion."
- [Sweeping Texas anti-abortion bill heads to governor as legal challenges loom | Politico](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/sweeping-texas-anti-abortion-bill-heads-governor-legal-challenges-loom-politico/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of another anti-abortion group called Texas Alliance for Life, believes that the "D&E" ban will not survive a court challenge. He said that a defeat similar to the one the state absorbed at the Supreme Court could set the anti-abortion movement back. In addition to opening new arguments for abortion rights activists to challenge abortion laws, the state was required to pay millions of dollars in court fees for the plaintiffs. “We can’t sustain another loss like we sustained” last year, Pojman said.
- [Texas Houses passes sweeping abortion bill to ban fetal tissue donation, some procedures | The Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-houses-passes-sweeping-abortion-bill-ban-fetal-tissue-donation-procedures-dallas-morning-news/) - The Texas House spent six hours Friday debating, amending and eventually passing a bill that would ban certain abortion procedures and require fetal tissue from abortions or miscarriages to be buried or cremated. The bill started as a two-pronged proposal: It would regulate how fetal remains could be handled and prohibit "partial-birth" abortions. It also included a ban on the donation or sale of fetal tissue from an elective abortion.
- [Abandoning ‘Women’s Health’ Claims, Texas House Approves Wide-Ranging Anti-Abortion Bill | Texas Observer](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abandoning-womens-health-claims-texas-house-approves-wide-ranging-anti-abortion-bill-texas-observer/) - “This is really about ensuring babies are treated in a humane manner — that their bodies are not desecrated, their organs are not harvested and sold,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, the anti-abortion group aligned with Republican House leadership.
- [Texas Bill Could Send People to Jail for Driving a Woman to an Abortion, Lawmaker Says | Texas Observer](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-bill-send-people-jail-driving-woman-abortion-lawmaker-says-texas-observer/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, said that he would support individuals who knowingly assist with the abortion facing prosecution, but that Moody’s inclusion of drivers and receptionists was “far-fetched.” “It’s possible a third party could be prosecuted, but it would have to be someone close to the physician that is knowingly performing the abortion, like a nurse,” added Pojman, who said that in his 25 years lobbying against abortion in Texas, he’s never heard this kind of objection.
- [Discord imperils bills, hint at special session | Houston Chronicle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/discord-imperils-bills-hint-special-session-houston-chronicle/) - Joe Pojman, executive director for the Texas Alliance for Life, which would typically agree ideologically with the caucus, saw four of his seven anti-abortion bills die at the hands of the Freedom Caucus. He likened the legislative meltdown to a cross-country family road trip with three kids in the back seat. The caucus, he said, is the child who "will make everyone else miserable until they get their way … The unreasonable one will not be consoled."
- [Texas works to market health program without Planned Parenthood | Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-works-market-health-program-without-planned-parenthood-texas-tribune/) - Joe Pojman, executive director for Texas Alliance for Life, said "low-income women deserve better care than Planned Parenthood is willing or able to provide." He said he found more than 150 providers within 20 miles of Planned Parenthood's South Austin Health Center by using the Healthy Texas Women Program's online search tool. "We don't think agencies that promote abortion or are synonymous with abortion should be ambassadors for the state's women's health programs," Pojman said. "That's not consistent with the state's mission to promote childbirth as an alternative to abortion."
- [Abortion opponents say favored bills stymied in the Texas House | Austin American-Statesman](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-opponents-say-favored-bills-stymied-texas-house-austin-american-statesman/) - But Joe Pojman, head of the Texas Alliance for Life, which also opposes abortion, said Tuesday that it’s too early to sound the alarm. The House State Affairs Committee, he said, has already passed significant abortion reforms, including a ban on using fetal tissue from abortions for medical research, stricter reporting of abortion complications and a ban on any state funding for abortion providers. In addition, abortion-related bills passed by the Senate have a later deadline for House votes, extending the time for action. “It’s all very doable,” Pojman said. “I think we’re on task to have another sensational session.”
- [Should Doctors Be Sued for ‘Wrongful Birth'? | Healthline](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/doctors-sued-wrongful-birth-healthline/) - Texas was the first state to recognize wrongful birth legal actions, according to a presentation the advocacy group Texas Alliance for Life made in support of the proposed law. The current law has been challenged three times and upheld each time, group members told the state senate’s Health and Human Services Committee. The group said 28 states recognize this law, but nine have since eliminated it through legislative action.
- [Texas Moving Faster Than Supreme Court on Abortion | NewsMax](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-moving-faster-supreme-court-abortion-newsmax/) - Texas' conservative lawmakers aren't waiting for the Supreme Court after losing a major abortion case before the highest court last year, the state legislature is looking to unleash four dozen anti-abortion bills. "We have made tremendous gains," Joe Pojman, head of the Texas Alliance for Life, told Politico. He added that he sees "huge progress" when looking at abortion trends.
- [Texas Baptist convention aligns with groups seeking to limit abortion | Baptist News Global](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-baptist-convention-aligns-groups-seeking-limit-abortion-baptist-news-global/) - The Baptist General Convention of Texas joined the Texans for Life Coalition, Texas Alliance for Life and Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops in an April 18 press conference voicing support for 15 bills before the state House and Senate seeking to restrict abortion. “We are honored to be here with these pro-life legislators and these groups to support a culture of life in Texas and to help defend life,” Kathryn Freeman, director of public policy for the BGCT Christian Life Commission, said in the early morning press conference at the state Capitol.
- [Texas CLC backs package of pro-life legislation | The Baptist Standard](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-clc-backs-package-pro-life-legislation-baptist-standard/) - The Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission joined the Texas Alliance for Life, the Texans for Life Coalition and the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops in supporting what proponents call “a thoughtful package of pro-life legislation” in the Texas House of Representatives. The bills would ban partial-birth abortions and wrongful birth lawsuits, stop state and local governments from contracting with abortion providers, regulate how the remains of an aborted fetus may be treated, increase criminal penalties for forced abortions on human trafficking victims, improve reporting of abortion complications and reclassify ectopic pregnancies to ensure their treatment is not reported as abortion.
- [How Texas is beating the Supreme Court on abortion | Politico](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-beating-supreme-court-abortion-politico/) - “We have made tremendous gains,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life. He hopes that someday, perhaps under President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court will overturn the Roe v. Wade ruling upholding abortion rights. In the meantime, when he surveys abortion trends in Texas, he sees “huge progress.” Abortion rights advocates ruefully agree they have lost ground. “What makes Texas unique is that the clinic system was undercut so quickly,” said Elizabeth Nash, senior state issues manager at the Guttmacher Institute, a reproductive rights research group. “Texas has taken what might have happened in a decade or more in another state and collapsed it into a year.”
- [Women's health providers say Trump-backed measure won't affect Texas — yet | Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/womens-health-providers-say-trump-backed-measure-wont-affect-texas-yet-texas-tribune/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of the anti-abortion Texas Alliance for Life, said he was “overjoyed” about the new Title X rule and that Planned Parenthood and other providers that offer abortions in any capacity should not be allowed to receive any federal or state dollars for other types of services.
- [Pro-Life Legislation Supported by Leading Pro-Life Coalition | TexasGOPVote.com](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pro-life-legislation-supported-leading-pro-life-coalition-texasgopvote-com/) - Four major pro-life organizations representing more than 10 million Texans have announced support of key bills before the House chamber of the 85th Texas Legislature.
- [24 Abortion Clinics Closed in Texas in the Last 5 Years as Abortions Dropped 20 Percent | LifeNews.com](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/24-abortion-clinics-closed-texas-last-5-years-abortions-dropped-20-percent-lifenews-com/) - The abortion chain has a long history of misconduct and violations of Texas health and safety regulations. State inspection reports obtained by Texas Alliance for Life showed dozens of violations that threatened the health and safety of its patients, including lack of sterilization of abortion instruments, lack of an RN or LVN on staff, rusty suction machines, and expired and unlabeled medications.
- ['There are No Wrongful Births': Texas Lawmaker Tries to Stop Lawsuits | PJ Media](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/no-wrongful-births-texas-lawmaker-tries-stop-lawsuits-pj-media/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, told Catholic News his organization was “thrilled” with the state Senate’s approval of legislation intended to stop parents from suing doctors if their baby is born with a birth defect that the doctor didn’t warn them about. “It reverses a decades-old injustice and bad public policy that devalues babies, both unborn and born, who have a disability,” Pojman said. “In our view, S.B. 25 eliminates wrongful birth lawsuits while holding doctors accountable to practicing good medicine.”
- [Planned Parenthood sees brief reprieve after healthcare bill yanked | Reuters](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/planned-parenthood-sees-brief-reprieve-healthcare-bill-yanked-reuters/) - Abortion opponents said Republican leaders had promised for years to end federal reimbursement for Planned Parenthood, and that voters would continue to hold them to this. Before winning the presidential election in November, Trump had also promised to defund Planned Parenthood, and fought to get the healthcare bill passed. "I'm confident the Republicans in Congress and the president will move ahead and defund Planned Parenthood," said Joe Pojman, executive director of the anti-abortion Texas Alliance for Life. The issue "is so dear to the electorate who put the Republicans and president in office," he said after the bill was pulled.
- [Empower Texans Makes Inaccurate Claims about TAL . . . Again | TexasGOPVote.com](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/empower-texans-makes-inaccurate-claims-tal-texasgopvote-com/) - In a recent article on their website, Empower Texans claims that Texas Alliance for Life opposed a bill to ban the most common method of second trimester abortion, Senate Bill 415, claiming that we “sided with pro-abortion groups in opposing the legislation.” That claim is false. Indeed, there are quite a few incorrect statements about Texas Alliance for Life in the article, and the article’s conclusion is entirely wrong. This is not the first time that Empower Texans has grossly misrepresented Texas Alliance for Life’s positions.
- [Texas pro-lifers target 'wrongful birth' lawsuits, Planned Parenthood | Catholic News Agency](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-pro-lifers-target-wrongful-birth-lawsuits-planned-parenthood-catholic-news-agency/) - “We are thrilled that the Senate has passed S.B. 25, because it reverses a decades-old injustice and bad public policy that devalues babies, both unborn and born, who have a disability,” Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, told CNA March 23. “In our view, S.B. 25 eliminates wrongful birth lawsuits while holding doctors accountable to practicing good medicine.”
- [Meet the ‘Abolitionists,’ the Most Extreme Anti-Abortion Group at the Texas Lege | Texas Observer](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/meet-abolitionists-extreme-anti-abortion-group-texas-lege/) - “We’re not suggesting that the Legislature pass any bills that would ban abortion … because those laws, under the foreseeable future, would be struck down as unconstitutional by the federal courts,” Pojman told the Observer. “Texas would be forced to pay attorneys’ fees for the plaintiffs.”
- [Texas pushes pro-life laws forward prohibiting aborted baby parts trafficking, wrongful birth suits | LifeSiteNew.com](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-pushes-pro-life-laws-forward-prohibiting-aborted-baby-parts-trafficking-wrongful-birth-suits-lifesitenew-com/) - "We couldn't be more pleased to see this bill move so quickly out of the Senate with bipartisan support," Texas Alliance for Life executive director Joe Pojman wrote in a press release. "Texas needs SB-8 to shut down Planned Parenthood's harvesting and sale of baby body parts in our state."
- [Senate OKs 'wrongful birth' bill | Houston Chronicle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/senate-oks-wrongful-birth-bill-houston-chronicle/) - SB 25 was brought to the Legislature in part by the Texas Alliance for Life, according to Joe Pojman, executive director of the organization which is active at the Capitol. "Texas would basically say that physicians are not accountable to a disability that they didn't cause. That's how we view it," said Pojman, who added that the legislation is "consistent with the state's policy of promoting childbirth over abortion."
- [Dangerous Abortion Clinic Reopening in Texas After Supreme Court Struck Down Pro-Life Law | LifeNews.com](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/dangerous-abortion-clinic-reopening-texas-supreme-court-struck-pro-life-law-lifenews-com/) - Texas Alliance for Life responded with this statement: “Contrary to her claim, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), which regulates abortion facilities, has cited four of the five Whole Woman’s Health facilities for violating current safety laws during the last three years, some dozens of times.
- [Senate votes to ban sale of abortion-related tissue | Corpus Christi Caller Times](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/senate-votes-to-ban-sale-of-abortion-related-tissue/) - Legislation to prohibit the sale or donation of abortion-related fetal tissue won approval Wednesday in the Texas Senate with four Democrats joining the solid block of Republicans. The measure, Senate Bill 8, was offered in response to secretly recorded videos that surfaced in 2015 that purported to show a representative from Planned Parenthood in Houston trying to set up the sale of tissue resulting from abortion.
- [Texas Senate Gives Overwhelming Approval to SB 8 | TexasInsider.org](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-senate-gives-overwhelming-approval-sb-8-texasinsider-org/) - Establishing a state ban on the sale of fetal tissue was a key priority of Governor Greg Abbott’s LIFE Initiative, which he announced in August 2015. Senate Bill 8 also carries the support of several prominent pro-life organizations, including Texas Right to Life, the Texas Alliance for Life, the Texans for Life Coalition, and the Texas Catholic Conference.
- [In rare moment of agreement among abortion stakeholders, Chairman Cook lays out fetal remains bill | QuorumReport.com](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/rare-moment-agreement-among-abortion-stakeholders-chairman-cook-lays-fetal-remains-bill-quorumreport-com/) - House Bill 35’s aim, Cook said, is to prohibit what he has often called an “abhorrent” practice of disposing of a fetus by placing it in a garbage disposal – it’s something that’s been allowed in Texas for nearly 30 years. In laying out the bill, Chairman Cook credited his Chief of Staff Toni Barcellona for discovering in April of last year that the practice was allowed by rule. She made the discovery while preparing for an interim hearing on fetal tissue research, Cook said.
- [Fetal burial bill gets low-key reception | Austin American-Statesman](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/fetal-burial-bill-gets-low-key-reception-austin-american-statesman/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, said the bill would “rectify a wrong that has been in state rules for more than two decades.” “The bodies of the victims of abortion should never be treated as medical waste,” he said.
- [Bill to prohibit 'wrongful birth' lawsuits unanimously passes Senate panel | The Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/bill-prohibit-wrongful-birth-lawsuits-unanimously-passes-senate-panel/) - Wrongful-birth suits allow parents of a child born with a genetic disability to sue their doctor if they say they weren't properly warned about the potential for the disability or counseled on their options, including the parents' choice to have an abortion based on the severity of the condition. Sen. Brandon Creighton, the author of the bill, said allowing the lawsuits could encourage doctors to seek out every possible disability and even promote abortions to avoid litigation. He also said he takes issue with the idea that there are "wrongful" births.
- [Texas Committee OKs Banning Wrongful Birth Lawsuits Saying Parents Wish Kids Were Never Born | LifeNews.com](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-committee-oks-banning-wrongful-birth-lawsuits-saying-parents-wish-kids-never-born/) - Texas Alliance for Life supports the bill. Executive Director Joe Pojman told the Senate committee that these lawsuits wrongly make doctors “accountable for disabilities they had no part in creating,” the report states.
- [44th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade: Texans to Meet at State Capitol | Breitbart Texas](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/44th-anniversary-roe-v-wade-texans-meet-state-capitol-breitbart-texas/) - This weekend pro-life women, men, and families will be traveling from all over the state to attend the 2017 Texas Rally for Life on the south steps of the Texas Capitol in Austin. According to the event website, www.TexasRallyforLife.org, more than 57 million unborn children have been aborted since that 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision. A schedule of the time of the event, and where to meet-up to march to the Texas Capitol, is set-out on the website. The rally will be held from 2:00 to 3:00 on the south side of the capital building.
- [Lawmaker wants to position Texas to outlaw abortion with 'trigger bill' | Houston Chronicle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/lawmaker-wants-position-texas-outlaw-abortion-trigger-bill-houston-chronicle/) - "We're not recommending that the legislature pass any bill that would not withstand a federal court challenge," Pojman said. "This is not a good time to challenge Roe v. Wade. The outcome is predictable."
- [A battle for humane treatment of human remains | OneNewsNow.com](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/battle-humane-treatment-human-remains-onenewsnow-com/) - The purpose of the law, he continues, is to "[restore] some measure of dignity to those unborn children who lose their lives to abortion and to miscarriage." Otherwise, fetal remains will continue to be treated as medical waste. "And surely we don't have to allow abortion-providers to grind and flush the remains of those children who die from abortion down into a sewer system," the pro-life spokesman concludes.
- [Annual Pro-Life rally draws larger than usual crowd in Downtown Austin | Fox 7 Austin](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/annual-pro-life-rally-draws-larger-usual-crowd-downtown-austin-fox-7-austin/) - State Representative Byron Cook also said winning their fight against abortion is closer than ever before, “The new administration in Washington may prove to be the most pro-life administration of our lifetime,” he said to cheering crowd.
- [Pro-life students rally at the Texas Capitol | The University Star](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pro-life-students-rally-texas-capitol-university-star/) - Thousands of pro-life supporters gathered at the Capitol Saturday to commemorate the 44th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, and among the crowd was Texas State’s student organization Bobcats For Life. Around 30 members of Bobcats For Life traveled 40 miles to Austin to show their support for the Texas Rally for Life.
- [Texas Rally for Life promotes anti-abortion advocacy at the Capitol | Daily Texan](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-rally-life-promotes-anti-abortion-advocacy-capitol-daily-texan/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of anti-abortion nonprofit Texas Alliance for Life, said their movement has resurged despite landmark rulings. “We had a big setback handed to us by the Supreme Court,” Pojman said. “Those setbacks always have made our movement grow, and that’s what I’m expecting in 2017.”
- [Anti-abortion demonstrators rally at Capitol | Austin American-Statesman](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/anti-abortion-demonstrators-rally-at-capitol-austin-american-statesman/) - People from Midland, Corpus Christi, Houston and elsewhere took about 30 charter buses to the event, said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life and a member of the event host committee. Pojman said Saturday’s crowd was the biggest he had ever seen in his 30 years attending the anti-abortion rally
- [Thousands march at Texas Rally for Life in downtown Austin | Austin American-Statesman](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/thousands-march-texas-rally-life-downtown-austin/) - Texans from across the state gathered Saturday to march to the Texas Capitol at the Texas Rally For Life. Marchers began at a parking lot at Congress Avenue and 18th Street in front of the Bullock Texas State History Museum and made their way to the Capitol, where the anti-abortion rally was held on the south steps.
- [Anti-abortion rally draws large crowd to Texas Capitol | Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/anti-abortion-rally-draws-large-crowd-texas-capitol/) - Forty-four years after the Roe v. Wade abortion ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court, a large crowd of anti-abortion demonstrators who would like to see it overturned gathered Saturday at the Texas Capitol.
- [Thousands gather at Capitol for Texas Rally for Life | KXAN](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/thousands-gather-capitol-texas-rally-life-kxan/) - “I’ve had a friend whose experienced two abortions,” Joy Yates, a participant of the march, said. “Just to see the devastation over the course of her life from a young woman in her 20’s who had an abortion to now, it has just been heartbreaking to see the loss that she feels.”
- [Taylor unveils ethics reform package | Houston Chronicle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/taylor-unveils-ethics-reform-package-houston-chronicle/) - The dark money issue came up briefly when Joe Pojman, executive director of the anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life, urged legislators to require the disclosure of anonymous donors. “Some of these elections are decided by 30 votes or fewer. It makes a big difference,” Pojman said. “Expenditures are reported, but the donors are not. That’s a lack of transparency. That undermines confidence in the election process and in the elected officials who benefit from those ads.”
- [Texas moves to pull Planned Parenthood funding | WORLD](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-moves-pull-planned-parenthood-funding-world/) - Texas Alliance for Life’s executive director Joe Pojman told me the Obama administration’s rules barring states from directing tax dollars away from an entity based on whether it performs abortions are flawed. “Hopefully under the Trump administration, that will be rectified,” he said. “In the meantime, it’s very clear that Texas should be able to exclude providers who violate state and federal laws.”
- [Texas Gives Planned Parenthood Notice of Medicaid Ouster | Spectrum News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-gives-planned-parenthood-notice-medicaid-ouster-spectrum-news/) - "It is unconscionable that our tax dollars, federal and state tax dollars, would go to Planned Parenthood when they are apparently engaging in Medicaid fraud. Breaking laws regarding the sale of the tissue and organs of babies who die from abortion," Pojman said.
- [Public weighs in a second time on divisive fetal tissue disposal rule | Austin American-Statesman](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/public-weighs-second-time-divisive-fetal-tissue-disposal-rule-austin-american-statesman/) - “It is unconscionable that anyone would defend the grinding and flushing of bodies of unborn babies who are victims of abortions down the drain into a city sewer system as if they were mere medical waste,” Joe Pojman with the Texas Alliance for Life testified Wednesday.
- [Health Dept. Holds Second Hearing on Fetal Burial Rule | Austin Chronicle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/health-dept-holds-second-hearing-fetal-burial-rule-austin-chronicle/) - At the hearing, a stream of anti-choice speakers with Texas Alliance for Life, the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops, and Texas Right to Life applauded the measure as a move toward "dignity" and "respect," and used graphic language to describe fetal disposal. "It is unconscionable to grind and flush an unborn child ... like they're mere medical waste," said TAL's Joe Pojman.
- [Planned Parenthood Texas sees huge donation increase since election | KXAN.com](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/planned-parenthood-texas-sees-huge-donation-increase-since-election-kxan-com/) - The executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life says he’d prefer to see people donate to organizations that provide what he called “compassionate alternatives to abortion.” But the pro-life group has not seen an increase in donors; however, they are looking forward to the upcoming legislative session.
- [Controversial Texas fetal tissue rules go into effect Dec. 19th | FOX 7 Austin](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/controversial-texas-fetal-tissue-rules-go-effect-dec-19th-fox-7-austin/) - Joe Pojman with Texas Alliance for Life helped fight for the changes. "The legislature cannot protect that baby and the mother from abortion but at least the legislature can require that the remains can be treated in a humane and dignified manner," Pojman said.
- [Texas Bill Would Outlaw Sale of Fetal Tissue | News Radio 1200 WOAI](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-bill-outlaw-sale-fetal-tissue-news-radio-1200-woai/) - Dr. Joe Pojman, who heads the group Texas Alliance for Life, says this is a step in the right direction. "The bodies of these unborn babies should not be treated with such disrespect," he said. "We strongly support this."
- [Abortion clinics in Texas now required to bury or cremate fetal remains | CNN](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-clinics-texas-now-required-bury-cremate-fetal-remains-fox-6-now/) - “While the Supreme Court tragically does not allow states to ban most abortions, we believe that Texas law should be changed to assure that the bodies of the victims of abortion are not treated like medical waste. These proposed rules validate the dignity of those unborn babies whose lives are unfortunately lost to abortion,” Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, said when the rules were proposed in July.
- [New State-Mandated Abortion Pamphlet Links Abortion to Cancer, Critics Say | BigCountryHomePage.com](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/new-state-mandated-abortion-pamphlet-links-abortion-cancer-critics-say-bigcountryhomepage-com/) - “When any woman goes into a doctor's office, the doctor says congratulations you are pregnant with a baby,” Pojman said. “That is the way doctor's talk to women who are pregnant and that's the kind of language the brochure uses, and so we think that's a strong point.”
- [Critics say new state-mandated pamphlet links abortion to cancer | KXAN TV Austin](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/critics-say-new-state-mandated-pamphlet-links-abortion-cancer-kxan-tv-austin/) - “When any woman goes into a doctor’s office, the doctor says congratulations you are pregnant with a baby,” Pojman said. “That is the way doctor’s talk to women who are pregnant and that’s the kind of language the brochure uses, and so we think that’s a strong point.”
- [Pro-lifer defends 'Right to Know' booklet | OneNewsNow.com](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pro-lifer-defends-right-to-know-booklet/) - A pro-life activist is defending a state-issued booklet in Texas that abortion clinics are required to hand out to women seeking abortions. "It does include information about the risks of abortion. Women need to know that," insists Joe Pojman of Texas Alliance for Life.
- [Planned Parenthood faces Medicaid court battle, ongoing Texas AG investigation | The Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/planned-parenthood-faces-medicaid-court-battle-ongoing-texas-ag-investigation-dallas-morning-news/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, said state programs offer higher quality health care to Texas women than Planned Parenthood. "Women will not see a doctor at Planned Parenthood unless they are there for an abortion," Pojman said. "Planned Parenthood runs the largest chain of abortion facilities in the state. Women deserve better health care than Planned Parenthood is willing or able to offer, and now, in Texas, they will be able to receive it from thousands of other providers."
- [State officials hear more testimony on fetal remains rule: Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/state-officials-hear-testimony-fetal-remains-rule-texas-tribune/) - Joe Pojman, executive director for the Texas Alliance for Life, an anti-abortion group, said reproductive rights groups were “crying wolf” about the potential impacts on women. He said the costs would likely be minimal and partly why his group was suggesting abortion providers absorb the cost out of compassion for patients. He said the proposed rule was not about families being forced to have funerals. “We’re talking about the difference between a landfill or cemetery for the final disposition of ashes,” Pojman said.
- [Texas Woman Fight Rule for Burial of Miscarriages: Courthouse News Service](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-woman-fight-rule-burial-miscarriages/) - "It is unconscionable that anyone would defend the grinding and flushing of the bodies of unborn babies who are victims of abortion down the drain and into a city sewer system as if they were mere medical waste," said John Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. "That method of the disposition of the remains should be banned, as the proposed rules do."
- [Gov. Abbott promises to push for stricter abortion laws: The Daily Texan](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/gov-abbott-promises-push-stricter-abortion-laws-daily-texan/) - “For several years, the eyes of the nation have been on Texas, and not by accident,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, at the dinner. “Gov. Abbott’s leadership on the pro-life issue has been invaluable. As we get ready for the next legislative session in January, Gov. Abbott is already contacting his staff in the middle of the night with ideas. I know this because they contact me to get our help.”
- [Abbott Doubles Down On Anti-Abortion Initiatives Ahead Of 2017 Legislature: Texas Public Radio](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abbott-doubles-anti-abortion-initiatives-ahead-2017-legislature-texas-public-radio/) - With just few months before the start of the 2017 legislative session, Gov. Greg Abbott is promoting his plan to decrease abortions. Abbott laid out a section of his legislative agenda at the annual Texas Alliance for Life benefit gala in Austin.
- [Abbott Outlines Aggressive Pro Life Proposals: WOAI](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abbott-outlines-aggressive-pro-life-proposals-woai/) - "There is a lot more that we need to do next session," Gov. Greg Abbott told the Texas Alliance for Life. He says he will introduce a 'life initiative' in the 2017 session, which will focus on restricting the sale of fetal body parts, which was the subject of a series of controversial undercover videos of Planned Parenthood in Texas and elsewhere last year. Read more: http://woai.iheart.com/articles/local-news-119078/abbott-outlines-aggressive-pro-life-proposals-15182418/#ixzz4OJS73dnD
- [Texas Pro Life Groups Will Attempt to Ban Research Using Fetal Tissue: WOAI](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-pro-life-groups-will-attempt-ban-research-using-fetal-tissue-woai/) - "We are hoping that the Legislature will ban that practice," said Dr. Joe Pojman of the Texas Alliance for Life. "I would point out that the Governor is very supportive of this proposal." Pojman says fetal tissue should never be used for medical research. "I would like to see that stopped," he said. "That should never be going on in any of our public or private universities." Read more: http://woai.iheart.com/articles/local-news-119078/texas-pro-life-groups-will-attempt-15158519/#ixzz4OJRb4Nnh
- [Politics keeps shuttered abortion clinic from reopening in Beaumont: Beaumont Enterprise](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/politics-keeps-shuttered-abortion-clinic-reopening-beaumont-beaumont-enterprise/) - The Texas Alliance for Life said in a statement on June 28 that they were disappointed with the U.S. Supreme Court decision, and that the organization would "scrutinize this decision, hostile as it is to reasonable safety regulations, to find ways to increase abortion facility safety regulations as much as possible."
- [ The Latest Anti-Abortion Trend? Mandatory Funerals for Fetuses: The Nation](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/-latest-anti-abortion-trend-mandatory-funerals-fetuses-nation/) -  “The laws currently allow some horrific things to happen,” said Joe Pojman, the executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. “After an abortion, the facility can take the remains of the baby and grind them and flush them down the city’s water and sewer system.”
- [Greg Abbott pledges to push anti-abortion laws next session: Austin American Statesman](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/greg-abbott-pledges-push-anti-abortion-laws-next-session-austin-american-statesman/) - “Texas may be where Roe v. Wade began, but now Texas is leading the nation in passing pro-life laws protecting more innocent life than ever before,” Abbott said. “There’s a lot more that we need to do next session.”
- [Greg Abbott Promises New Abortion Restrictions in 2017: Texas Observer](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/greg-abbott-promises-new-abortion-restrictions-2017-texas-observer/) - “My promise to the abortion lobby is that Texas will be the strongest pro-life state in the United States of America,” Abbott told the crowd.
- [State Says Anonymous Volunteers Will Take Care Of Abortion Burials: San Antonio Current](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/state-says-anonymous-volunteers-will-take-care-abortion-burials-san-antonio-current/) - But Joe Pojman, director of the anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life, identified one organization that seemed interested in this task. Pojman said that while following the new regulation will likely cost more than clinics’ current method of disposing abortion remains, the financial difference could easily be covered by Our Lady of the Rosary, an Austin cemetery.
- [Trump’s latest comment on abortion underscores his shifting stance: San Antonio Express News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/trumps-latest-comment-abortion-underscores-shifting-stance-san-antonio-express-news/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, said the organization endorsed Romney in 2012 and McCain in 2008 but that its 16-member board has not made a 2016 presidential endorsement. “As of right now, they have not decided to release anything,” Pojman said. “We do have our online voter guide up for all of the other endorsements we’ve made, but we’re not listing anything on that race at this time.” No board member has contributed to Trump’s campaign, according to OpenSecrets.org, which tracks federal campaign contributions.
- [PRO-LIFE In Texas, a victory for parental rights: One News Now](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pro-life-in-texas-a-victory-for-parental-rights/) - "Last spring the Texas legislature passed a bill to reform the judicial bypass process, whereby a judge can allow a secret abortion on a minor girl – 17, 16, 15 or even younger – without parental consent or notification," the pro-life leader explains.
- [Potential court battle simmering over judicial bypass rules: Houston Chronicle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/potential-court-battle-simmering-over-judicial-bypass-rules/) - “The reforms closed loopholes and increased protections for the minors from abuse,” Pojman said. “The Texas Supreme Court has faithfully implemented House Bill 3994 in a way that will best protect the well-being of minor girls.”
- [Local students attend Rally for Life in Austin: KrisTV](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/local-students-attend-rally-life-austin/) - About 170 students from the school helped lead the march this year. This is the sixth year for students from John Paul High School to participate in the march.
- [Pro-life “Right to Life” Rally held downtown: KXAN](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pro-life-right-life-rally-held-downtown/) - “I can’t believe we even ever allowed this to happen. They’re very important people, why would we allow this in any other situation? We wouldn’t,” said Rosemary Glass, one of the members of the rally.
- [Activists Gather at Capitol for Texas Rally for Life: Time Warner Cable News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/activists-gather-capitol-texas-rally-life/) - Anti-abortion activists came in by the bus load from across the state. They say the Roe v. Wade decision has claimed the lives of more than 57 million unborn children. Still, they're hopeful for the future of their cause.
- [Pro-life supporters rally at the Texas Capitol: Fox San Antonio](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pro-life-supporters-rally-texas-capitol/) - "We are movement that isn't just pro-life or pro-child we are pro-women, we are also pro-love," Melissa Ohdem said.
- [Attack on HB 2 Goes to the U.S. Supreme Court; Texas Alliance for Life Prepares a Brief to Defend the Law: TXGOP Vote](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/attack-hb-2-goes-u-s-supreme-court-texas-alliance-life-prepares-brief-defend-law/) - The U.S. Supreme Court decided to consider a challenge to HB 2, the pro-life law passed by wide margins in the Texas House and Senate and signed into law by then-Gov. Rick Perry in July 2013. That case is known as Whole Woman’s Health v. Cole. The lead plaintiff runs a chain of abortion facilities in Texas, New Mexico, and other states. They are challenging two key safety components of HB 2.
- [Pro-life supporters rally at the Texas Capitol: CBS, KEYE](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pro-life-supporters-rally-at-the-texas-capitol/) - Especially here in Texas where more than half of abortion clinics have closed since HB 2 passed two years ago.
- [Molly White, Hugh Shine Get Personal in House Race: Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/molly-white-hugh-shine-get-personal-in-house-race/) - Shine, on the other hand, carries the endorsement of rival anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life. Joe Pojman, the group’s executive director, said he endorsed Shine because of his anti-abortion record as a lawmaker in the 1980s, including his work on legislation that banned “late-term” abortions.
- [Anti-abortion groups' political endorsement differences show power struggle in Texas GOP: The Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/anti-abortion-groups-political-endorsement-differences-show-power-struggle-texas-gop/) - Pojman said his group is more interested in candidates who are “walking it rather than talking it,” which led it to turn its back on some of the more outspoken conservatives in the House, including Reps. Molly White, R-Belton, and Tony Tinderholt, R-Fort Worth.
- [Bongs, Fruitcakes Energize Central Texas House Race: Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/bongs-fruitcakes-energize-central-texas-house-race/) - Cook has been called a “champion” of the movement by Texas Alliance for Life after helping advance a bill requiring sonograms before abortion through his committee in 2011. He also supported 2013’s House Bill 2, which prevented most abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy and required doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges to hospitals within 30 miles.
- [Roberts Earns Endorsements from Texas Conservative View & Texas Alliance for Life: Texas Insider](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/roberts-earns-endorsements-texas-conservative-view-texas-alliance-life/) - “These are two conservative groups,” said Roberts. “Having support from such like minded organizations motivates me to continue my mission of being the most loyal, the most committed, and the hardest working candidate in the race for HD126. I look forward to using those same principles to guide me once elected, and I believe supporters like these groups will be proud of their endorsement.”
- [In Lubbock Race, House Member Battles Former Colleague: Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/in-lubbock-race-house-member-battles-former-colleague/) - Both Landtroop and Frullo have secured high-profile endorsements. Frullo's supporters include the Combined Law Enforcement Association of Texas, the Texas Alliance for Life and the political action committees for Texans for Lawsuit Reform and the National Rifle Association. Landtroop's supporters include Young Conservatives of Texas, Empower Texans and the Texas Right to Life PAC.
- [Long history of health violations at abortion chain suing over pro-life law: Live Action News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/long-history-of-health-violations-at-abortion-chain-suing-over-pro-life-law/) - Also in 2011: Another review of Texas abortion facilities conducted by the pro-life group Texas Alliance for Life listed several disturbing violations cited by state health inspectors at Whole Woman’s Health in Beaumont. An inspection of WWH dated November 17, 2011, found a long list of violations including (among other things):
- ['Pro-life' PAC's endorsements raise questions: Houston Chronicle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pro-life-pacs-endorsements-raise-questions/)
- [Claim shows abortion rights group gave '100' to Joe Straus for 2007 vote he evidently didn't cast: Politifact](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/claim-shows-abortion-rights-group-gave-100-to-joe-straus-for-2007-vote-he-evidently-didnt-cast/) - The foundation says Straus in 2005 and 2007 received 100 percent NARAL ratings. To the contrary, Straus got a 45 percent "pro-choice" NARAL rating in 2005. And while he got that "100" in 2007, that result was based entirely on the group concluding that Straus sided with it on a budget amendment when, records show, he was absent from the scored vote. On balance, we rate this claim Mostly False.
- [Wrongful birth debate comes to the Texas Senate: KXAN](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/wrongful-birth-debate-comes-to-the-texas-senate/) - Julia Burns told the committee, “I have Down Syndrome. I was born with it. I am also, as you can see, a person. Period.” As she spoke those powerful words, the committee appeared surrounded by spectators with disabilities, who believed perhaps, “there but for the grace of God I might have been aborted”.
- [Texas Senators Consider ‘Wrongful Birth’ Law: Observer](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-senators-consider-wrongful-birth-law/) - Joe Pojman, director of the anti-abortion lobby group Texas Alliance for Life, told the Senate committee that the law sends the message that a child “would have been better off had he or she been aborted.”
- [Dallas-area abortion providers say Supreme Court ruling could mean longer wait times: The Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/dallas-area-abortion-providers-say-supreme-court-ruling-mean-longer-wait-times/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of the anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life, predicts access to abortion services won’t change if the restrictions are upheld. At least one clinic would remain in Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Houston and, on a limited basis, McAllen. But two clinics in El Paso would close, leaving no provider in West Texas.
- [Texas abortion law takes center stage at Supreme Court: Houston Chronicle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-abortion-law-takes-center-stage-at-supreme-court/) - Beverly Nuckols, 60, a New Braunfels family doctor who flew in for the arguments, said she was happy that a long and just process finally could be coming to an end. Nuckols said was hopeful about the ruling because she was confident in the law. "I believe we will get a tie," she said.
- [Abortion chain arguing at Supreme Court known for dirty equipment, untrained staff: Live Action News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-chain-arguing-supreme-court-known-dirty-equipment-untrained-staff/) - Texas Alliance for Life reported yesterday that this same abortion chain that is currently fighting before the Supreme Court to strike down a law on abortion safety regulations has a history of failed inspections, dirty equipment, untrained staff and other health violations. (Earlier this month, Live Action News reported on this discovery here and here.) These repeated health violations among the Whole Woman’s Health chain show that there is a pattern of serious mismanagement among these Texas facilities.
- [Opposing Groups Await SCOTUS Decision On Abortion: Texas Public Radio](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/opposing-groups-await-scotus-decision-abortion/) - Joe Pojman, the director of Texas Alliance for Life believes the Texas law is needed to protect women from unsafe abortions. Following arguments before the court he said Justice Anthony Kennedy holds the key to the continued implementation of the abortion law.
- [Abortion Biz Challenging Texas Pro-Life Law Runs Filthy Clinics With Blood-Stained Suction Machines: LifeNews](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-biz-challenging-texas-pro-life-law-runs-filthy-clinics-blood-stained-suction-machines/) - The report, compiled by the pro-life group Texas Alliance for Life, reviewed inspection records it obtained through public information that it says shows many abortion facilities are not meeting even current safety standards and are endangering women’s health and safety.
- [Abortion Clinic Owner: “The Jesus I Was Taught Would Hold Women’s Hands” as They Abort Their Baby: LifeNews](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-clinic-owner-the-jesus-i-was-taught-would-hold-womens-hands-as-they-abort-their-baby/) - According to documents obtained by the Texas Alliance for Life from the Texas Department of State Health Services, four of Hagstrom Miller’s five abortion facilities were cited in the past three years for dozens of health and safety violations. Violations include unsterilized equipment, inadequate medical staffing, expired medications and “numerous rusty spots” on suction machines that had “the likelihood to cause infection.” These conditions hardly fit Hagstrom Miller’s description of a “warm and comforting” atmosphere and a safe, caring oasis for women. These are the types of safety violations that the Texas law is meant to protect women from.
- [Look: Abortion Clinic Puts Quote On Its Wall… 1 Word Has Set The Internet On Fire: Western Journalism](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/look-abortion-clinic-puts-quote-wall-1-word-set-internet-fire-2/) - “Whole Woman’s Health and Planned Parenthood want the public to believe that abortion facilities are safe for women. A rusty suction machine, faulty sterilizing fluid, a faulty sterilization machine, holes in the floor exposing the facility to rodents, expired and unlabeled medication, and absent or poorly trained nursing staff contradict the abortion industry’s rhetoric,” said Joe Pojman, Ph.D., executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. “No woman should be exposed to such horrendous conditions. Women deserve better.”
- [Who’s the ‘Life’ of the Party?: Observer](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/whos-the-life-of-the-party/) - Joe Pojman, Texas Alliance for Life’s executive director, told the Observer that his group is concerned with getting solid “pro-life” legislation on the books. They back laws that will stand up to the inevitable legal challenges that have defined the abortion conversation over the past three Lege sessions.
- [Abortion Provider at Center of Supreme Court Case: Jesus Would ‘Hold Hands’ of Aborting Mothers: Christian News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-provider-center-supreme-court-case-jesus-hold-hands-aborting-mothers/) - Texas Alliance for Life also obtained documentation from the Texas Department of State Health Services, which show that four of Hagstrom Miller’s five abortion facilities were cited in the past three years. The facilities were marked for violations including unsterilized equipment and “numerous rusty spots” on suction devices, possessing “the likelihood to cause infection.”
- [Women Face Long Drives, Tough Choices in Post HB 2 Texas, New Study Says: Dallas Observer](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/women-face-long-drives-tough-choices-post-hb-2-texas-new-study-says/) - Women in El Paso can just go to New Mexico for an abortion, Joe Pojman, the executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, said earlier this month. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg pointed out that New Mexico does not have restrictions like Texas'. Anti-choicers, who claim that HB 2 is about protecting women from unsafe abortion practices, seem willing to send women to a state that engages in those very practices, as long as they get their way in Texas, Ginsburg said.
- [FDA Revises Rules for Drug-Induced Abortions: Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/fda-revises-rules-drug-induced-abortions/) - "We regret that the FDA appears to be increasing the risk to the health and safety of women undergoing drug-induced abortions in their attempt to make those abortions cheaper and easier for abortion facilities to provide," said Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life. "The FDA's actions move Texas backward, not forward."
- [FDA guidelines ease rules for abortion pill in Texas: Houston Chronicle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/2708/) - "We're not happy," said Joe Pojman of the Texas Alliance for Life. "We think it's a step backward, not forward."
- [FDA eases requirements on abortion drug label, undermining Texas law: Austin American Statesman](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/fda-eases-requirements-abortion-drug-label-undermining-texas-law/) - But Joe Pojman, executive director for the Texas Alliance for Life, said that by changing its standards the FDA had “moved Texas backward in protecting the health of women.” Pojman said that requiring the pills to be taken under the direct supervision of a doctor diminishes the chances of potentially life-threatening complications.
- [Texas women could take abortion pills later in pregnancy under new federal rules: The Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-women-take-abortion-pills-later-pregnancy-new-federal-rules/) - The anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life said the updated protocols, “move Texas backward, not forward.”
- [Even in Texas, Abortion Rights Got a Big Boost with FDA Ruling on Mifepristone: Dallas Observer](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/even-texas-abortion-rights-got-big-boost-fda-ruling-mifepristone/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, said in a statement that the FDA changes do — contrary to what people like Grossman and Dr. Hal Lawrence, the CEO of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, have said — endanger women's health.
- [The Day Ahead: Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/brief-multiple-suits-spur-worry-hit-state-finances/) - U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, is the featured speaker at the Texas Alliance for Life's quarterly Leadership Circle luncheon in Austin.
- [Trump Selects Policy Director With Deep Pro-Life Roots: USA Radio](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/trump-selects-policy-director-deep-pro-life-roots/) - “John Mashburn is exactly the right kind of person you want to have for Donald Trump to be his Policy Director because that would be such an important position of great influence. If Trump becomes president that means he would be able to help Trump get good, solid pro-life legislation passed in Congress,” said Pojman.
- [Legal Medical Abortions Are Up In Texas, But So Are DIY Pills From Mexico: NPR](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/uncategorizedlegal-medical-abortions-texas-diy-pills-mexico/) - I asked Joe Pojman , executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, and a big supporter of the state’s anti-abortion law, if he was concerned that the harder it is to get an abortion in Texas, the more women will cross the border to get do-it-yourself abortions without a physician’s care. “I just don’t see a time when abortion is not readily available in Texas,” Pojman says. “That is just not our goal. We have a goal of protecting innocent human life from conception until natural death, using peaceful, legal means and by promoting compassionate alternatives to abortion.”
- [Both sides Brace for Abortion Ruling: Nexstar Media](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/sides-brace-abortion-ruling/)
- [Texas Governor Greg Abbott to Receive Pro-Life “Courageous Defense of Life” Award](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-governor-greg-abbott-receive-pro-life-courageous-defense-life-award/) - Texas Alliance for Life (TAL) will present Texas Governor Greg Abbott with their prestigious award for his “Courageous Defense of Life” at their 2016 Annual Benefit Dinner. The event will take place on Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at the Hilton Austin. As many as 1,500 people are expected to attend.
- [GUEST VIEW: Taking action to protect life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/guest-view-taking-action-protect-life/) - Earlier this month, I was humbled to receive the Courageous Defense of Life award for my work on the Down Syndrome Information Act from the pro-life advocacy group Texas Alliance for Life. While it was a distinct honor to receive the award, I accepted it knowing that it takes all of us who are part of this movement to courageously defend every human life.
- [Texas official pushing new abortion policies in wake of Supreme Court ruling](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-official-pushing-new-abortion-policies-wake-supreme-court-ruling/) - The state clearly favors childbirth over abortion and should be able to promote that view point in its policies and brochure, said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, a leading anti-abortion group. “It’s not supposed to be a peer-reviewed paper in a medical journal,” he said. “It’s for people that are under great stress and need to know their options.”
- [Texas Lawmakers Won’t Let Supreme Court Ruling Stop Them From Restricting Abortion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-lawmakers-wont-let-supreme-court-ruling-stop-restricting-abortion/) - The numbers “are much smaller than what one would expect,” said Joe Pojman, the executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, in an interview with Politico, adding that the data “defies common sense.” TAL has indicated its intention to push clinics to release more data on abortion patients, in hopes of finding something to back their currently empty arguments.
- [Abortion Victims: Human Commodities in Texas](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-victims-human-commodities-texas/) - Just over a year ago the Center for Medical Progress (CMP) began to release a series of undercover videos chronicling Planned Parenthood’s alarming practice of selling body parts of aborted victims– livers, kidneys, eyeballs, brains, and more – for research. Not only are members of the public shocked by what we saw, so are pro-life state political leaders. They have begun to respond, and this article gives a summary of what has been done and what we can expect.
- [GOOD NEWS: Landgraf accepts pro-life award from Texas Alliance for Life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/good-news-landgraf-accepts-pro-life-award-texas-alliance-life/) - The Texas Alliance for Life noted in announcing the award “It is uncommon for a freshman member of the Legislature to take a leadership role in such controversial legislation, but that is exactly what Landgraf did.
- [Anti-abortion advocates seek fresh ammunition to justify restrictions: Politico](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/anti-abortion-advocates-seek-fresh-ammunition-justify-restrictions-politico/) - “In the future, we’re going to need better data,” said Texas Alliance for Life Executive Director Joe Pojman, who acknowledged groups like his are likely to have a hard time pursuing new restrictions without statistics supporting their safety concerns.
- [Sharp Disagreements at Fetal Remains Hearing: Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/sharp-disagreements-fetal-remains-hearing-texas-tribune/) - During the hearing, Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, suggested that abortion providers should absorb any “nominal increase” in costs associated with the cremation or burial rule as some funeral homes and cemeteries do in cases of miscarriages.
- [Hearing on fetal remains packed with people, emotions: KVUE](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/hearing-fetal-remains-packed-people-emotions-kvue/) - "The law currently allow for some horrific things to happen, after an abortion the facility can take the remains of a baby and grind them and flush them down the city's water and sewer system, that's a horrendous thought," said Pojman.
- [Change in abortion statistics adds to confusion in Texas: San Antonio Express News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/change-abortion-statistics-adds-confusion-texas-san-antonio-express-news/) - “It’s kind of like going to Europe and measuring things in kilograms instead of pounds,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, an anti-abortion group. “Some people might find this confusing. The important thing is everyone knows what scale we’re using.”
- [Abortion Booklet Revisions Called Even More Inaccurate: Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-booklet-revisions-called-even-inaccurate-texas-tribune/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, said he’d like to see information added to clarify that it is illegal to coerce any women, including victims of sex trafficking, into getting an abortion.
- [How Many Babies Die in Abortions and How Many Women are Killed or Injured: LifeNews](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/many-babies-die-abortions-many-women-killed-injured-lifenews/) - “In the future, we’re going to need better data,” said Texas Alliance for Life Executive Director Joe Pojman, who acknowledged groups like his are likely to have a hard time pursuing new restrictions without statistics supporting their safety concerns.
- [Texas' Proposed New Rules on Burying Fetal Remains Are Just Another Anti-Abortion Law in Disguise: Jezebel](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-proposed-new-rules-burying-fetal-remains-just-another-anti-abortion-law-disguise-jezebel/) - During the hearing, Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, suggested that abortion providers should absorb any “nominal increase” in costs associated with the cremation or burial rule as some funeral homes and cemeteries do in cases of miscarriages.
- [Court hearing on proposed Texas rule to require cremation or burial of fetal remains: FOX 14](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/court-hearing-proposed-texas-rule-require-cremation-burial-fetal-remains-fox-14/) - During the hearing, Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, suggested that abortion providers should absorb any "nominal increase" in costs associated with the cremation or burial rule as some funeral homes and cemeteries do in cases of miscarriages.
- [Texas Reaction to SCOTUS Abortion Ruling: Time Warner Cable News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-reaction-scotus-abortion-ruling/) - "What it means is that the state of Texas cannot properly protect the health and safety of women at these substandard abortion facilities. They get a free ride and can perform abortions at a very low standard of care,” said Pojman.
- [Supreme Court overturns part of Texas' 2013 abortion law: KVUE](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/supreme-court-overturns-part-texas-2013-abortion-law/) - "Today is very disappointing for us, we think the Supreme Court has made a very poor decision, and what it means is that tens of thousands of women can continue to be subjected to substandard abortions, and sometimes very abysmal abortion facilities that do not meet the ordinary standard of care,” said Joe Pojman, Texas Alliance for Life Executive Director.
- [Abortion Clinics: Rebuilding Process Will Be Long And Arduous: Texas Public Radio](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-clinics-rebuilding-process-will-long-arduous/) - Pojman says anti- abortion legislation in the next session may focus on further limiting when a woman can have an abortion and under what circumstance. Texas currently bans abortions after 20-weeks of pregnancy.
- [Abortion ruling reactions are strong, divided on the front lines in Texas: CNN](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-ruling-reactions-strong-divided-front-lines-texas/) - "We are very disappointed with the Supreme Court's decision," said Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life. "The State of Texas will be unable to fully implement HB 2's common sense regulations to protect the health and safety of women at substandard abortion facilities. Our work to protect mothers and unborn babies from abortion will continue."
- [Supreme Court overturns part of Texas' 2013 abortion law: KVUE](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/2823/) - "Today is very disappointing for us, we think the Supreme Court has made a very poor decision, and what it means is that tens of thousands of women can continue to be subjected to substandard abortions, and sometimes very abysmal abortion facilities that do not meet the ordinary standard of care,” said Joe Pojman, Texas Alliance for Life Executive Director.
- [What's Next for Abortion in Texas?: Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/whats-next-abortion-texas/) - Pojman said his group would continue promoting “compassionate alternatives to abortion,” including asking lawmakers for more state funding for “pro-life pregnancy resource centers centers” that provide parenting information to low-income women. He said his group was also pushing for a "wrongful birth" law that would prevent parents from suing a doctor who fails to warn them about fetal problems. Abortion rights activists have opposed similar proposals, which they say give doctors the right to withhold information so women don't have abortions.
- [Abortion-Rights Backers Score Biggest Top Court Win in Years: Bloomberg](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-rights-backers-score-biggest-top-court-win-years/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of the anti-abortion Texas Alliance for Life, said the ruling struck down “common-sense regulations to protect the health and safety of women at substandard abortion facilities.”
- [Supreme Court Gives Abortion Industry 'A Free Pass' on Women's Health and Safety, Pro-Lifers Say: Christian Post](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/supreme-court-gives-abortion-industry-free-pass-womens-health-safety-pro-lifers-say-read-httpwww-christianpost-comnewssupreme-court-abortion-industry-free-pass-women-health-s/) - "It sets a national precedent because it is a 5-3 decision," Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, told The Christian Post on Monday. "We think what it means is that states are not able to pass reasonable safety standards to regulate abortion facilities, to bring them up to the same standards of care that patients enjoy for similar procedures other than abortion."
- [U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Texas Abortion Restrictions: Everything Lubbock](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/u-s-supreme-court-strikes-texas-abortion-restrictions/) - The Director of the Texas Alliance for Life, Joe Pojman said the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling is a “big setback for Texas,” but he and other pro-life activists plan to find a way around the court’s “unreasonable and extremist” opinion.
- [Supreme Court Strikes Down Facility Safety Regulations of HB 2 on 5-3 Vote: Texas GOP Vote](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/supreme-court-strikes-facility-safety-regulations-hb-2-5-3-vote/) - We will continue to promote compassionate alternatives to abortion, including adoption, so that no woman seeks abortion because she feels she has no alternative.
- [Supreme Court Strikes Down Texas' Controversial Abortion Law: Time Warner Cable News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/supreme-court-strikes-texas-controversial-abortion-law/) - Justice Stephen Breyer's majority opinion for the court held that the regulations are medically unnecessary and unconstitutionally limit a woman's right to an abortion.
- [Supreme Court ruling on Texas abortion case: Fox 7](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/supreme-court-ruling-texas-abortion-case/) - Blake Rocap from Naral Pro-Choice Texas and Joe Pojman from Executive Director of Texas Alliance for Life talk more before the Supreme Court released its ruling on the Texas abortion case.
- [Pastor Robert Jeffress Slams Supreme Court Abortion Ruling as Putting Profit Before Women: Christian Post](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pastor-robert-jeffress-slams-supreme-court-abortion-ruling-putting-profit-women-read-httpwww-christianpost-comnewspastor-robert-jeffress-blasts-supreme-court-abortion-ruling-put/) - Several pro-life groups, such as Texas Alliance for Life, told The Christian Post that the ruling is a big blow for states looking to mandate safety standards in the abortion industry. "We think what it means is that states are not able to pass reasonable safety standards to regulate abortion facilities, to bring them up to the same standards of care that patients enjoy for similar procedures other than abortion," said Texas Alliance for Life's Joe Pojman. Read more at http://www.christianpost.com/news/pastor-robert-jeffress-blasts-supreme-court-abortion-ruling-puts-profit-before-women-165753/#kHeWgOVU238ECDjR.99 Read more at http://www.christianpost.com/news/pastor-robert-jeffress-blasts-supreme-court-abortion-ruling-puts-profit-before-women-165753/#P4B6r43KZBOIxvqH.99
- [Supreme Court ruling is likely to change the landscape of 'abortion desert': Los Angeles Times](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/supreme-court-ruling-likely-change-landscape-abortion-desert/) - “Long term, this is going to help our movement continue to grow,” Pojman said.
- [What’s next for abortion providers in Texas: KXAN](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/whats-next-abortion-providers-texas/) - “We want to protect every unborn child from abortion but the Supreme Court obviously, severely ties the hands of the legislature so we can only do what’s possible,” said Pojman.
- [What's next for abortion in Texas?: CBS 4](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/whats-next-abortion-texas-2/) - "We do not know exactly what's possible under this decision," said Joe Pojman, executive director of the advocacy group Texas Alliance for Life. "We're going to be poring through it with our attorneys and our physicians to figure out if the Supreme Court will allow the state to do anything meaningful to raise the safety standards at those freestanding abortion facilities."
- [Pro-lifers down - but not out: One News Now](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pro-lifers-not/) - "Our attorneys and our physicians are going to pour over this 100-plus-page decision, and we'll see if it's possible to do anything to raise the standard of care at these substandard abortion facilities," he vows. "Their operating rooms are not even sterile – [so] we'll see what's possible and make recommendations when the Texas legislature meets in January."
- [Pro-Life Groups Blast Supreme Court Ruling: If You Liked Kermit Gosnell, You’ll Love It: LifeNews](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pro-life-groups-blast-supreme-court-ruling-liked-kermit-gosnell-youll-love/)
- [Despite abortion ruling, damage already done, supporters say: San Antonio Express News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/despite-abortion-ruling-damage-already-done-supporters-say/) - Joe Pojman, the Texas Alliance for Life executive director, said Monday’s ruling proved the current court is hostile to the medical regulation of abortion. The silver lining, he said, is the court fight has driven out doctors who otherwise would have performed the procedure for the last three years.
- [Supreme Court ruling is likely to change the landscape of ‘abortion desert’: Los Angeles Times](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/supreme-court-ruling-likely-change-landscape-abortion-desert-2/) - “The reason we don’t recommend that state legislatures pass complete bans on abortion at this time is the Supreme Court will very quickly strike them down and the states end up paying attorneys’ fees to Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life. “We have to wait until the time is right.”
- [After SCOTUS ruling, closed Texas abortion facilities won’t reopen any time soon: LifeSiteNews](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/scotus-ruling-closed-texas-abortion-facilities-wont-reopen-time-soon-life-site-news/) - “We think it is just incredible that the Supreme Court would prevent the state of Texas or any state to require that abortion be performed in a sterile operating room.”
- [Texas Abortions Fell Sharply Under Law Supreme Court Voided: ABC](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/2847/) - "After a very tough week, the new TX #abortion figures make my day! Down in every category," Pojman tweeted.
- [Texas abortion clinics analyze new fetal remains disposal rules: KVUE](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-abortion-clinics-analyze-new-fetal-remains-disposal-rules/) - "These proposed rules validate the dignity of those unborn babies whose lives are unfortunately lost to abortion."
- [Proposed Texas rules: Fetal remains must be buried or cremated: Austin American Statesman](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/proposed-texas-rules-fetal-remains-must-buried-cremated/) - “We believe that Texas law should be changed to assure that the bodies of the victims of abortion are not treated like medical waste,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. “These proposed rule validate the dignity of those unborn babies whose lives are unfortunately lost to abortion.”
- [Texas Abortions Fell Sharply Under Law Supreme Court Voided: CBS DFW](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-abortions-fell-sharply-law-supreme-court-voided-cbs-dfw/) - “After a very tough week, the new TX (hash)abortion figures make my day! Down in every category,” Pojman tweeted.
- [Texas Wants to Require all Fetuses from Abortion to be Cremated or Buried: Inquisitr](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-wants-require-fetuses-abortion-cremated-buried-inquisitr/) - “We believe that Texas law should be changed to assure that the bodies of the victims of abortion are not treated like medical waste,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. “These proposed rule validate the dignity of those unborn babies whose lives are unfortunately lost to abortion.” Read more at http://www.inquisitr.com/3295077/texas-abortion-cremated-buried/#tr1vSrLuQsfYRJ2e.99
- [Fetal Burial Saga Continues: Austin Chronicle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/fetal-burial-saga-continues-austin-chronicle/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, called on abortion providers to pick up the “nominal” fees associated with burials or cremations, which the state health commission confirmed would be the responsibility of the provider, not the state.
- [Hearing on fetus burial rule is latest in abortion battle: Fox 7](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/hearing-fetus-burial-rule-latest-abortion-battle-fox-7/) - "Wrongful birth lawsuits are when the parents of a child born with disabilities sue the doctor and the hospital because they feel they were not properly informed of the child's disability in time to have an abortion, even though the doctor is not responsible for the disability at all,” said Joe Pojman with the Texas Alliance for Life.
- [Planned Parenthood targets eight states' abortion restrictions: Los Angeles Times](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/planned-parenthood-targets-eight-states-abortion-restrictions-los-angeles-times/) - Pojman doesn’t expect Planned Parenthood to make headway in the Republican-dominated Texas Legislature, whose members have already vowed to propose new abortion restrictions next year. “If they’re looking to gut any of our substantive informed-consent laws, including the sonogram laws, or prohibitions for funding for elective abortions or other protective measures that have been passed over the last 20 years, I would call this a publicity stunt,” he said of Planned Parenthood. “None of those attempts to repeal any of those laws would have any chance whatsoever.”
- [New Abortion Law Forces Women In Texas To Carry Out Procedure On Their Own](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/new-abortion-law-forces-women-texas-carry-procedure/) - Executive Director Joe Pojman of the Texas Alliance for Life, who is an avid supporter of the anti-abortion law in the state said that they have an objective of protecting the young human life from conception until the natural death through legal and peaceful means and by advocating compassionate alternatives to abortion.
- [Shutdown fight less likely with Boehner resignation: KVUE](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/shutdown-fight-less-likely-with-boehner-resignation/)
- [Pro-choice rally marks 43rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade: KVUE](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pro-choice-rally-marks-43rd-anniversary-of-roe-v-wade/) - While the Capitol was the site for a pro-choice rally Friday, on Saturday Catholics from around the state will gather for Texas Catholic Pro-Life Day, an anti-abortion rally.
- [Cornyn doesn't begrudge colleagues meeting with Garland: KVUE](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/cornyn-doesnt-begrudge-colleagues-meeting-garland/) - "Under no circumstances do we think that women should be prosecuted for any abortion laws," Texas Alliance for life executive director Joe Pojman told KVUE Friday. "We don't want to punish the victim, we want to go after the abortion provider."
- [Protests Against Planned Parenthood in 70 Cities: Breitbart Texas](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/protests-against-planned-parenthood-in-70-cities/) - Joe Pojman, founder and executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, touted the pro-life gains made in Texas in the legislature. He told Breitbart Texas, “The legislature has done more in the Capitol to defund Planned Parenthood, and has shifted tens of millions in tax dollars from the organization.”
- [We Know Our Nation Is in Trouble,’ Says Franklin Graham at Texas Capitol: Breitbart Texas](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/know-nation-trouble-says-franklin-graham-texas-capitol/) - Joe Pojman, Ph.D., executive director, Texas Alliance for Life told Breitbart Texas, “The fact that a million abortions occur every year in this nation, 54,000 in Texas alone, tells us that we need to change laws and change hearts. I believe that is what this revival is about.”
- [New abortion restrictions closer to becoming law in Florida](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/new-abortion-restrictions-closer-becoming-law-florida/) - Citing “incredible” outside pressure, KentuckyOne Health has backed out of a contract to provide care at University of Louisville Hospital for any Planned Parenthood patient who might have unexpected complications from an abortion, according to a lawyer for the organization. “A rusty suction machine, faulty sterilizing fluid, a faulty sterilization machine, holes in the floor exposing the facility to rodents, expired and unlabeled medication, and absent or poorly trained nursing staff contradict the abortion industry’s rhetoric”, said Joe Pojman, Ph.D., executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. “It is time to turn our attention to ensuring-not attacking-critical medical research and women’s access to healthcare”.
- [Supreme Court Abortion Ruling Will Impact Kansas, Missouri](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/supreme-court-abortion-ruling-will-impact-kansas-missouri/) - Joe Pojman, the director of Texas Alliance for Life believes the Texas law is needed to protect women from unsafe abortions. During oral arguments Wednesday, the eight justices seemed divided along predictable ideological lines.
- [Dean tops Watts in Texas House race](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/dean-tops-watts-texas-house-race/) - Those included the Texas Realtors Association, Texas Alliance for Life, Texas Medical Association, Texas Auto Dealers Association, Texans for Right to Life, Texas Farm Bureau and Texas Cattlemen's Association.
- [Texas Abortion Case Is Women’s Health ‘No-Brainer’](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-abortion-case-is-womens-health-no-brainer/) - For starters, the abortion facilities’ claim that the Texas law resulted in the closure of the majority of Texas abortion facilities is untrue. In a friend-of-the-court brief, the Texas Alliance for Life Trust Fund and University Faculty for Life, which comprises more than 400 faculty members from 80 U.S. colleges and universities, address the map of closed abortion facilities the litigants created and attached to their opening brief filed at the Supreme Court.
- [Look: Abortion Clinic Puts Quote On Its Wall… 1 Word Has Set The Internet On Fire](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/look-abortion-clinic-puts-quote-wall-1-word-set-internet-fire/) - “Whole Woman’s Health and Planned Parenthood want the public to believe that abortion facilities are safe for women. A rusty suction machine, faulty sterilizing fluid, a faulty sterilization machine, holes in the floor exposing the facility to rodents, expired and unlabeled medication, and absent or poorly trained nursing staff contradict the abortion industry’s rhetoric,” said Joe Pojman, Ph.D., executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. “No woman should be exposed to such horrendous conditions. Women deserve better.”
- [Raney, Fields spar at Bryan-College Station Chamber of Commerce forum](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/raney-fields-spar-bryan-college-station-chamber-commerce-forum/) - "My record speaks for itself, regardless of the spin or the lies told in this race -- I remain true to the values of Bryan-College Station," Raney said, reading off a list of endorsements from conservative groups including the National Rifle Association, Texas Alliance for Life and Texans for Lawsuit reform.
- [Founder of Texas Alliance for Life to speak to Denton Republican Women](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/founder-texas-alliance-life-speak-denton-republican-women/) - Pojman is the founder and executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, a nonpartisan, nonsectarian, pro-life organization whose goals are to protect innocent human life from conception through natural death using peaceful, legal means. Pojman has lobbied for pro-life issues in the state Capitol for 27 years and has been twice ranked as one of the top 10 lobbyists for causes by Capitol Inside magazine. He lives in Austin with his wife Beatriz. They have four children.
- [43rd Anniversary of Roe v. Wade](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/43rd-anniversary-roe-v-wade/) - Thousands of pro-life Texans are expected to march to those same steps at the capitol on Saturday for the annual Texas Rally for Life.
- [Print Article | Email Article | Write To Us PRINT EDITION » NEWS Protesting 43 Years of Legalized Abortion   Read more: http://www.ncregister.com/site/article/protesting-43-years-of-legalized-abortion/#ixzz3yHJiwI6P](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/print-article-email-article-write-us-print-edition-news-protesting-43-years-legalized-abortion-read-httpwww-ncregister-comsitearticleprotesting-43-years-legalized-abo/) - Abortion survivor and well-known pro-life speaker Melissa Ohden is the keynote at the Midwest March for Life in Iowa, the March for Life Chicago on Jan. 17 and the Texas Rally for Life in Austin on Jan. 23. Read more: http://www.ncregister.com/site/article/protesting-43-years-of-legalized-abortion/#ixzz3yHJelU7E
- [Pro-life supporters rally at the Texas Capitol](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pro-life-supporters-rally-texas-capitol-2/) - "I'm here today as someone who actually survived a failed abortion," she said. "I suffered from very severe respiratory and liver problems i suffered for seizures for a period of time."
- [Texas New Abortion Law Gets Okay from Court of Appeals; Hear Experts Give Pro and Con Views - LEGAL BROADCAST NETWORK](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-new-abortion-law-gets-okay-from-court-of-appeals-hear-experts-give-pro-and-con-views-legal-broadcast-network/) - Dr. Joe Pojman notes that the Supreme Court has made it impossible for states to ban most abortions. However, states can assure that abortions are not done in “a way that puts the health and safety of women at risk.” Pojman says that the point of HB 2 is to raise the level of care provided by abortion clinics. There are ambulatory surgical centers at the abortion clinics in the largest cities in Texas. If HB 2 takes effect, other states may try to copy its provisions.
- [Texas Supreme Court Makes Life Harder for Abused, Neglected Minors Seeking Abortion - HOUSTON PRESS](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-supreme-court-makes-life-harder-for-abused-neglected-minors-seeking-abortion-houston-press/) - On Tuesday night, Texas Alliance for Life executive director Joe Pojman praised the state Supreme Court’s new rules for judicial bypass applications, saying in a statement, “The Texas Supreme Court has faithfully implemented House Bill 3994 in a way that will best protect the well being of minor girls."
- [In 2015, Texas aimed to ‘defund Planned Parenthood’ and partially succeeded - THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/in-2015-texas-aimed-to-defund-planned-parenthood-and-partially-succeeded-the-dallas-morning-news/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of the anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life, said at the time that he believed the cancer screening program funds could be used to supplement abortion. “They definitely can be using the money to promote abortion as a method of family planning,” he said. Planned Parenthood officially stopped receiving funds from the Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening program in September.
- [Texas Puts Strong Rules in Place to Stop Secret Abortions on Teens Without Their Parents Knowing - LIFE NEWS](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-puts-strong-rules-in-place-to-stop-secret-abortions-on-teens-without-their-parents-knowing-life-news/) - “The Texas Supreme Court has faithfully implemented House Bill 3994 in a way that will best protect the well being of minor girls,” Pojman said.
- [Potential court battle brewing over judicial bypass rules - QUORUM REPORT](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/potential-court-battle-brewing-over-judicial-bypass-rules-quorum-report/) - The Texas Supreme Court’s new judicial bypass rules have stripped young abused women of their constitutional right to a safe, legal abortion, say advocates who participated in the recent advisory committee process.
- [Texas Supreme Court Releases Strong Rules for Judicial Bypass Abortions on Minor Girls - TEXAS GOP VOTE](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-supreme-court-releases-strong-rules-for-judicial-bypass-abortions-on-minor-girls/) - HB 3994 was one of five major pro-life bills and numerous other pro-life provisions passed in 2015.
- [Sole Funding Source of Texas Policy Evaluation Project – Pro-Abortion Foundation](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/sole-funding-source-of-texas-policy-evaluation-project-pro-abortion-foundation/) - Joe Pojman, Ph.D., executive director of Texas Alliance for Life said, “This is not the first time we’ve seen large donors use darkness to hide their identities from public scrutiny, particularly when they fund claims that are unsubstantiated and false.”
- ['War on Women' Alert: That 'Big Bully' Texas Is Making Women Drive Longer for Abortions](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/war-on-women-alert-that-big-bully-texas-is-making-women-drive-longer-for-abortions/) - "We realize that there's not a realistic way to ban abortions. They are going to remain readily available," says Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, which helped write the state law. Given that, he says, "we believe that the states should protect the health and safety of women who are undergoing abortions."
- [Texas Alliance for Life to Present "Courageous Defense of Life" Award to State Senator Charles Perry](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-alliance-for-life-to-present-courageous-defense-of-life-award-to-state-senator-charles-perry-2/) - "It is very important to protect the sanctity of life, and it was my honor to sponsor and vote for numerous pro-life bills during the legislative session. We must fight to protect life now more than ever and I want to thank Texas Alliance for Life for working with my office this session to pass important pro-life legislation," said Senator Perry.
- [Texas Alliance for Life to Present “Courageous Defense of Life” Award to State Senator Charles Perry](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-alliance-for-life-to-present-courageous-defense-of-life-award-to-state-senator-charles-perry/) - “It is very important to protect the sanctity of life, and it was my honor to sponsor and vote for numerous pro-life bills during the legislative session. We must fight to protect life now more than ever and I want to thank Texas Alliance for Life for working with my office this session to pass important pro-life legislation,” said Senator Perry.
- [Please Urge Senator Ted Cruz to Vote to Defund Planned Parenthood!](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/please-urge-senator-ted-cruz-to-vote-to-defund-planned-parenthood/) - H.R. 3762 would cut off nearly 90% of the federal funds that go to Planned Parenthood -- about $400 million! This is a special kind of bill called a "reconciliation bill" that CANNOT BE FILIBUSTERED in the U.S. Senate. The U.S. House passed it on October 23.
- [Empower Texans spent nearly $700,000 on legal fees in 2014](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/empower-texans-spent-nearly-700000-on-legal-fees-in-2014/) - On that same 990 tax form, Empower Texans reported spending $256,755 on marketing with a firm called Local Voice Solutions in Longview. The group also spent $364,102 with Vici Media Group, a company known for creating attack websites like the one used to go after Texas Alliance for Life Executive Director Joe Pojman last year.
- [Texas Policy Evaluation Project Forced to Disclose Funding Source for Discredited Attacks on Pro-Life Laws](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-policy-evaluation-project-forced-to-disclose-funding-source-for-discredited-attacks-on-pro-life-laws/) - "This is not the first time we've seen large donors use darkness to hide their identities from public scrutiny, particularly when they fund claims that are unsubstantiated and false," said Joe Pojman, Ph.D., executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. "We thank these legislators for shining the light of transparency on TPEP so the public can judge whether their claims have merit. We believe they do not."
- [Planned Parenthood sues Texas to stay in Medicaid program](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/planned-parenthood-sues-texas-to-stay-in-medicaid-program/) - “Since Planned Parenthood has only a few dozen sites in the state compared to more than 4,600 providers in the Texas Women’s Health Program, we believe there will be ample providers of women’s health services for low-income women across the state,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, an Austin-based anti-abortion group.
- [Supreme Court to rule on Texas abortion law](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/supreme-court-to-rule-on-texas-abortion-law/) - The U.S. Supreme Court is re-entering the abortion debate, with Texas as the focus. "We still remain confident the law will be upheld, it was passed with a wide majority of the state house and senate, and signed by Governor Perry", says Joe Pojman with the Texas Alliance for Life, which supports the law.
- [In Texas, going the distance for an abortion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/in-texas-going-the-distance-for-an-abortion/) - "We realize that there's not a realistic way to ban abortions. They are going to remain readily available," says Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, which helped write the state law. Given that, he says, "we believe that the states should protect the health and safety of women who are undergoing abortions."
- [Texas Senate Passes Bill That May Close Abortion Clinics](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-senate-passes-bill-that-may-close-abortion-clinics/) - “These changes would be a tremendous raising of the level of care for women,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, a group based in Austin that opposes abortion except to protect the mother’s life.
- [Texas Women’s Clinics Cease Abortions Under Court Ruling](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-womens-clinics-cease-abortions-under-court-ruling/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, which opposes abortion, praised the ruling because he said it will lead to safer clinics. Texas Governor Perry said the decision affirms the state’s right to protect fetuses and the health of the women. “We will continue doing everything we can to protect a culture of life in our state,” he said in a statement.
- [Texas Reproductive Health Cuts Deny Women Access to Care](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-reproductive-health-cuts-deny-women-access-to-care/) - Abortion-rights supporters “are milking this issue and they’ve painted a very distorted picture of the situation facing low-income women,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, which opposes abortion. “There are more family-planning dollars available than in any time in the recent past.”
- [Runoff Near, Debate Shifts to a New Set of Issues](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/runoff-near-debate-shifts-to-a-new-set-of-issues/) - “We could not decide on one or the other,” Mr. Pojman said. “I think it’s safe to say that we all thought that each are quality candidates.”
- [US Supreme Court blocks Texas abortion restrictions](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/us-supreme-court-blocks-texas-abortion-restrictions/) - However, Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, labelled the court's decision a "short-term loss, but not necessarily a long-term loss".
- [Political newbie George P. Bush already a star among conservatives](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/political-newbie-george-p-bush-already-a-star-among-conservatives/) - But his first public appearance as land commissioner the previous weekend came at an anti-abortion rally where 1,500 people thronged the same Capitol grounds. Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, which organized the event, said Bush's team approached his group "and asked if there was some way he could help."
- [Women’s groups say Texas health care cuts, restrictions are a “human rights issue”](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/womens-groups-say-texas-health-care-cuts-restrictions-are-a-human-rights-issue/) - Anti-abortion groups such as the Texas Alliance for Life dispute the report’s findings. Joe Pojman told Bloomberg News that abortion rights supporters “are milking this issue and they’ve painted a very distorted picture of the situation facing low-income women.” He added that “there are more family-planning dollars available than in any time in the recent past.”
- [Two More Clinics Close Amid New Abortion Restrictions](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/two-more-clinics-close-amid-new-abortion-restrictions/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, welcomed the clinic closures because, he said, those facilities did not adequately protect patients.
- [Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison: Conservative Enough?](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/sen-kay-bailey-hutchison-conservative-enough/) - "The vote on Roe v. Wade to me seemed like that she was showing her true colors. She's never renounced that vote," said Joe Pojman, a Perry supporter and director of the anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life.
- [El Paso Abortion Clinic Reopens Amid Texas Court Battles](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/el-paso-abortion-clinic-reopens-amid-texas-court-battles-2/) - The reopening brings to 20 the number of abortion clinics in America's second most-populous state. But that's still down from 41 in 2012, and the facility could close again soon.
- [Texas’s abortion restriction ruled unconstitutional](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texass-abortion-restriction-ruled-unconstitutional/) - Shortly before the ruling, the Texas Alliance for Life sent out a news release saying the new provisions were needed to improve safety standards for women. They highlighted a state inspection report for the Whole Woman’s Health facility in Beaumont, which indicated that the facility had numerous violations as of Oct. 3, including rusty equipment and a six-inch hole in the flooring of a cabinet used to store sterilization materials. “Whole Woman’s Health and Planned Parenthood want the public to believe that abortion facilities are safe for women,” Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, said in a statement. “No woman should be exposed to such horrendous conditions. Women deserve better.”
- [Report: Abortions down 13 percent in Texas after strict limits went into effect in November](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/report-abortions-down-13-percent-in-texas-after-strict-limits-went-into-effect-in-november/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, an antiabortion group, had not yet read the report, but he argued that any decline in abortions resulted from several factors. Some clinics, he said, chose to close even though they were able to comply with HB 2 regulations. And laws approved in previous legislative sessions that require women to receive ultrasounds and counseling before an abortion procedure also contributed to the decline, he said.
- [Vital Signs: Abortion support wanes, except among billionaire philanthropists](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/vital-signs-abortion-support-wanes-except-among-billionaire-philanthropists/) - Abortion advocates claim the closures hurt communities, but Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, said the facilities did not adequately protect patients. “Requiring a doctor at an abortion facility to have admitting privileges at a local hospital is common sense,” he said. “In the event of a serious complication from an abortion, the physician should be able to follow the patient to the emergency room to continue caring for his or her patient.”
- [Texas Judge Orders Pregnant Woman Removed From Life Support](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-judge-orders-pregnant-woman-removed-from-life-support/) - But Joe Pojman, the executive director of Texas Alliance for Life who was also involved in the drafting of the law, said the hospital is correctly abiding by the law's goal of protecting the rights of an unborn child. "I applaud what the hospital has done so far, and I would urge them to keep the mother on life-support equipment, even if she is determined to be brain dead, and to treat the unborn baby as the patient" he said.
- [Decision Allows Abortion Law, Forcing 13 Texas Clinics to Close](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/decision-allows-abortion-law-forcing-13-texas-clinics-to-close/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of the anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life, commended Mr. Abbott’s legal team for “their effective defense of Texas law from challenges from the abortion industry.”
- [Federal appeals court to review Texas abortion law](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/federal-appeals-court-to-review-texas-abortion-law/) - "The Supreme Court allows states to regulate abortion to ensure women have all the information they need to make an informed decision and to make sure it's done in a safe manner," Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, said outside the courtroom after the hearing. "That's all this law does."
- [Texas abortion law creates obstacles for Valley women](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-abortion-law-creates-obstacles-for-valley-women/) - Supporters of the law say the measures are long-overdue to ensure the health and safety of women seeking abortions. The clinics that have closed have done so voluntarily and the new rules will safeguard against health violations at abortion clinics, said Joe Pojman, executive director of the non-profit, pro-life group Texas Alliance for Life.
- [Voices: Will tough Texas abortion law spread to other states?](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/voices-will-tough-texas-abortion-law-spread-to-other-states-2/) - "Our goal is that no woman will choose to seek abortions," says Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, who helped draft the current law. "We realize that vision is not going to be reality in the foreseeable future. In the meantime, we want to ensure women have all the information they have to make an informed decision."
- [Pregnancy centers spread in Texas as abortion clinics close](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pregnancy-centers-spread-in-texas-as-abortion-clinics-close/) - Overall funding for women’s health services is at a historic high in Texas; it's just not going to clinics that perform abortions, said Joe Pojman, head of the anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life. This year, state lawmakers earmarked more than $130 million for services ranging from breast and cervical cancer screenings to family planning counseling and pregnancy centers, according to state figures.
- [Texas lawmakers approve bills requiring ultrasound before abortion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-lawmakers-approve-bills-requiring-ultrasound-before-abortion/) - "A woman should have a day, at least, to think about the information she's receiving about the abortion procedure," anti-abortion advocate Joe Pojman told KVUE.
- [Senator revises Texas abortion bill that required ID](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/senator-revises-texas-abortion-bill-that-required-id/) - In an earlier draft of the bill, minors were to assume that the bypass was not granted if a judge did not rule in time. The language drew criticism from Joe Pojman, executive director of the anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life, who said the automatic denial would lead to court challenges.
- [Texas abortion bills focus on minors’ bypassing of parental consent](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-abortion-bills-focus-on-minors-bypassing-of-parental-consent/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, worked with Morrison on her bill, which would allow a minor to apply for a bypass in the county where she lives, an adjacent county if her home county’s population is fewer than 10,000, or the county where the abortion clinic is.
- [Legal experts say Texas abortion bill probably unconstitutional](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/legal-experts-say-texas-abortion-bill-probably-unconstitutional/) - Joe Pojman, the executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, said he champions the bill as a whole but fears the default denial provision will invite a legal challenge. “It really is a question of whether this has any benefit that outweighs the risk of a constitutional challenge in federal court,” Pojman said. “And we just do not think it does.”
- [Anti-abortion groups target Planned Parenthood’s role in cancer screening program](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/anti-abortion-groups-target-planned-parenthoods-role-in-cancer-screening-program/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, said his organization doesn’t want to discontinue the screenings but does want to cut funding to abortion providers and affiliates.
- [Anti-abortion leader says Texas funding women's health services at historically high levels](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/anti-abortion-leader-says-texas-funding-womens-health-services-at-historically-high-levels/) - TRUE – The statement is accurate and there’s nothing significant missing.
- [George P. Bush quickly seizes Texas' conservative spotlight](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/george-p-bush-quickly-seizes-texas-conservative-spotlight/) - "I have to confess, the name is very interesting to people," Pojman said. "I think it was evident from the crowd that they well appreciated his pedigree."
- [Texas Sonogram Law Will Not Be Blocked By Federal Judge](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-sonogram-law-will-not-be-blocked-by-federal-judge/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, called Sparks' ruling "a big victory" for anti-abortion activists. "The state cannot ban abortion, but at least we can give women all the information they need to make an informed decision," Pojman said. "They didn't have that before."
- [Texas Abortion Law Leaves Women With Few Options](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-abortion-law-leaves-women-with-few-options/) - The Supreme Court prohibits legislatures from banning most abortions, acknowledged Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. But, he said in a statement, "states should have the right to protect women from dangerous abortion procedures."
- [Planned Parenthood To Open New Abortion Clinic As Texas Law Closes Others](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/planned-parenthood-to-open-new-abortion-clinic-as-texas-law-closes-others/) - Admitting privileges allow a doctor, who is typically recognized as a staff member of a hospital, to admit a patient to that facility. It is common sense to make that a requirement for abortion providers, according to Joe Pojman, director of the anti-abortion group, Texas Alliance for Life.
- [Greg Abbott Treads Lightly In Response To Wendy Davis' Abortion Story](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/greg-abbott-treads-lightly-in-response-to-wendy-davis-abortion-story/) - Joe Pojman, an anti-abortion activist with Texas Alliance for Life, also sympathized with Davis in a statement to the San Antonio Express-News, but said he still disagrees with her choice to have an abortion. “She definitely experienced a loss of two children, and we are sympathetic to her for that," Pojman said. "The position of our organization is that we do not favor, and we don't recommend, aborting a child who has a severe disability, the same as we can't recommend destroying a newborn child who has a severe disability. Both of them are children."
- [In Conservative Texas Legislature, Fewer Abortion Bills Passed](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/in-conservative-texas-legislature-fewer-abortion-bills-passed/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of the anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life, said it was “sensational” session for his group. He added that it was understandable that the Legislature was taking a more piecemeal approach to abortion legislation after the restrictions on abortion it enacted in 2013. “For us, that was the bill of the century,” Pojman said. “I don’t think I’ll live for another bill of that magnitude.”
- [Supreme Court Stops Parts Of Texas Abortion Law](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/supreme-court-stops-parts-of-texas-abortion-law/) - "This does not protect the health and safety of women who are undergoing abortion," said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. ""This is definitely a short-term loss, but not necessarily a long- term loss."
- [Greg Abbott Signs Off On Ousting Planned Parenthood From Cancer Program](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/greg-abbott-signs-off-on-ousting-planned-parenthood-from-cancer-program/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of anti-abortion group Texas Alliance for Life, said the budget provision was a “big victory” for his group, which lobbied for the measure. “We think the money is far better spent on the numerous alternative providers that are available throughout Texas,” Pojman said. “I dont think that [Planned Parenthood] will be missed at all when they leave the program, because there’s such a vast network of providers — many of whom provide a far higher level of services.”
- [Pregnant, and Forced to Stay on Life Support](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pregnant-and-forced-to-stay-on-life-support/) - In Texas, the law and the hospital’s efforts to abide by it have drawn support among opponents of abortion. “The unborn child should be recognized as a separate person,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. He added, “I would say that, even if she were brain-dead, I would favor keeping treatments going to allow the child to continue to survive, with the hope the child could be delivered alive.”
- [Abortion Law Pushes Texas Clinics to Close Doors](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-law-pushes-texas-clinics-to-close-doors/) - “We are pleased that women will never again receive substandard care from either of these abortion facilities,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life.
- [Judge selections bad news for abortion law opponents, mixed for gay marriage supporters](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/judge-selections-bad-news-for-abortion-law-opponents-mixed-for-gay-marriage-supporters/) - The latest review of Texas's tough new abortion law will be conducted next week by a trio of federal judges who have been largely supportive of the law in the past, according to case assignments revealed Monday.
- [Women seeking abortions scramble to find places to go](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/women-seeking-abortions-scramble-to-find-places-to-go/) - Ken Lambrecht expected a spike in calls to his Dallas abortion clinic the day after a dozen other facilities closed across the state, but he wasn't prepared for the surge the week after - a flood of calls, many from women desperate for help and suddenly hundreds of miles from the nearest open clinic.
- [Runoffs show new schism between anti-abortion groups](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/runoffs-show-new-schism-between-anti-abortion-groups/) - The state's two largest anti-abortion groups are backing different candidates in several of next week's GOP primary runoff elections, signaling a new schism and potential dilution of power for a longtime lobby.
- [Abortion restrictions surprisingly derailed after tense debate in Texas Legislature](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-restrictions-surprisingly-derailed-after-tense-debate-in-texas-legislature/)
- [Lawmakers say they're nearly out of ideas for abortion restrictions](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/lawmakers-say-theyre-nearly-out-of-ideas-for-abortion-restrictions/) - Together, the restrictions passed by the 2013 omnibus law known as House Bill 2 may have reduced abortions in the state by about 10,000 annually, according to a study released last summer by the Texas Policy Evaluation Project.
- [Surprise abortion fight signals more of the same ahead](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/surprise-abortion-fight-signals-more-of-the-same-ahead/) - However, Joe Pojman, executive director of the anti-abortion Texas Alliance for Life, said the drama may have been counterproductive. "We fear that because of that unnecessary controversy, it sets the movement back," he said. Pojman and others said the measures most likely to be passed this session are ones that already
- [Texas takes final step to cut off funding for Planned Parenthood](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-takes-final-step-to-cut-off-funding-for-planned-parenthood/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of the anti-abortion Texas Alliance for Life, said Monday's announcement marked only the beginning of the final step in what has been a long process to cut funding to Planned Parenthood.
- [Supreme Court to take up Texas abortion law next year](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/supreme-court-to-take-up-texas-abortion-law-next-year/) - "The goal of HB2 is to ensure that abortions are not done in a manner that puts the health and safety of women at risk," said Joe Pojman of the Texas Alliance for Life, referring to the law's nickname. "While not our preference, the reality is that abortion will remain readily available in Texas and will continue to occur tens of thousands of times a year even if the Supreme Court allows HB2 to go into effect."
- [Byron Cook - A Champion for Life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/byron-cook-a-champion-for-life/)
- [Pro-Life Leader: Unfortunate that Pro-Life Groups are at Odds](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/pro-life-leader-unfortunate-that-pro-life-groups-are-at-odds/) - “The abortion people, who don’t have a whole lot to brag about for progress, not in Texas; but longer term, if we’re not working together, that provides opportunity for them,” said Joe Pojman, the longtime executive director of Texas Alliance for Life.
- [Amid a tiny and unruly protest, Chairman Cook kicks off reelection campaign](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/amid-a-tiny-and-unruly-protest-chairman-cook-kicks-off-reelection-campaign-2/) - Though the vast majority of the crowd was people who live in the district, Texas Alliance for Life Executive Director Joe Pojman made the trip from Austin up to Navarro County. "I am here supporting Byron Cook because he is as pro-life as they come,” Pojman said. “The protesters outside, whoever they are, just look silly.”
- [Texas Defunds Planned Parenthood from Medicaid Program](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-defunds-planned-parenthood-from-medicaid-program-2/) - "In 2011, the Texas Legislature defunded Planned Parenthood $29 million per year in taxpayer dollars. This past session, the Legislature went further and removed Planned Parenthood from the Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening program, shifting $1.4 million to other providers. And now Planned Parenthood has finally been cut out of the Texas Medicaid Program, from which they were receiving nearly $2 million a year," said Joe Pojman, Ph.D., executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. "We are pleased that Planned Parenthood will no longer be receiving these taxpayer dollars, while the Gov. Abbott and the Texas Legislature are funding women's health services at historically high levels through thousands of better providers."
- [Texas Abortion Laws Becoming Blueprint](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-abortion-laws-becoming-blueprint-2/)
- [Fight Between Pro-Life Group, Texas Lawmaker Turns Nasty](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/fight-between-pro-life-group-texas-lawmaker-turns-nasty/)
- [Supreme Court to Decide Texas Abortion Law](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/supreme-court-to-decide-texas-abortion-law/)
- [US Supreme Court to hear challenge to Texas abortion case](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/us-supreme-court-to-hear-challenge-to-texas-abortion-case/) - Joe Pojman with the Texas Alliance For Life support's the state abortion restrictions.
- [Texas Tries To Stitch A Safety Net After Defunding Planned Parenthood](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-tries-to-stitch-a-safety-net-after-defunding-planned-parenthood/) - There is no statistical evidence to date that the changes have led to more unwanted pregnancies. Texas birth rates have fallen and abortions have dropped, in line with national trends.
- [U.S. Supreme Court to review Texas abortion law](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/u-s-supreme-court-to-review-texas-abortion-law/)
- [US Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Texas Abortion Lawsuit](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/us-supreme-court-agrees-to-hear-texas-abortion-lawsuit/) - Joe Pojman with the Texas Alliance For Life support’s the state abortion restrictions. “Because this is just a matter of protecting the health and safety of women, we have confidence that the Supreme Court will uphold the law," Pojman explained.
- [U.S. SUPREME COURT WILL DECIDE TEXAS ABORTION LAW](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/u-s-supreme-court-will-decide-texas-abortion-law/) - The United States Supreme Court decided on Friday that it will hear a lawsuit claiming that a Texas law unconstitutionally limits access to abortion in the state. The court granted certiorari review of a challenge to provisions of Texas House Bill 2 (HB 2).
- [Texas Case Could Rewrite Federal Abortion Law](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-case-could-rewrite-federal-abortion-law/) - Pojman and other abortion opponents got plenty of ammunition when abortion Dr. Kermit Gosnell was arrested in 2012 running a filthy and unregulated abortion clinic in Pennsylvania where at least one woman died. They say the Gosnell case shows that serious restrictions are needed on abortions, pointing out that the steps they are taking are no different than the steps regulators would take, for example, if a food company was found to be selling tainted food.
- [Texas subpoenas thousands of records from Planned Parenthood clinics](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-subpoenas-thousands-of-records-from-planned-parenthood-clinics/) - "We are very encouraged," said Joe Pojman of the Texas Alliance for Life. "We believe it is high time for the state's inspectors to visit the few dozen Planned Parenthood sites in Texas to gather evidence of Medicaid fraud."
- [What is left of Planned Parenthood in Texas](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/what-is-left-of-planned-parenthood-in-texas/) - Pojman said by prioritizing funding to providers who can also offer primary care, women’s health service may have actually improved.
- [Whoopi Goldberg Says There’s Nothing in the Bible About Abortion, Here’s the Truth](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/whoopi-goldberg-says-theres-nothing-in-the-bible-about-abortion-heres-the-truth/) - Recently, Whoopi Goldberg made the bold announcement that the Bible has nothing to say about the subject of abortion. An audacious statement, especially since Ms. Goldberg has no scholarly credentials in the field of theology.
- [October Flynn Report](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/october-flynn-report/) - Last month I had the privilege of attending Texas Alliance for Life’s annual benefit dinner. It is crucial that we all continue our work to defend innocent life. I completely support the defunding of planned parenthood and I’m proud of my pro-life voting record which only shows my commitment to protecting innocent life and making it as difficult as possible for groups like Planned Parenthood to exist.
- [Direct attack on abortion constitutionally not feasible, experts say](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/direct-attack-on-abortion-constitutionally-not-feasible-experts-say/)
- [Amid a tiny and unruly protest, Chairman Cook kicks off reelection campaign](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/amid-a-tiny-and-unruly-protest-chairman-cook-kicks-off-reelection-campaign/)
- [No more Texas cash for you, Planned Parenthood](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/no-more-texas-cash-for-you-planned-parenthood/) - According to Pojman, there's really no justification for giving money to Planned Parenthood because the services it offers – with the exception of abortions – are already available elsewhere. "There are thousands of other providers ... of women's health services and they're located all across the state," he says, "and [they] do a far better job than Planned Parenthood does."
- [Texas moves to kick Planned Parenthood out of Medicaid](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-moves-to-kick-planned-parenthood-out-of-medicaid/) - The Texas Alliance for Life, which opposes abortion, said it has compiled data showing the organization receives about $2 million a year from the federal program.
- [Texas Defunds Planned Parenthood from Medicaid Program](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-defunds-planned-parenthood-from-medicaid-program/) - "In 2011, the Texas Legislature defunded Planned Parenthood $29 million per year in taxpayer dollars. This past session, the Legislature went further and removed Planned Parenthood from the Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening program, shifting $1.4 million to other providers. And now Planned Parenthood has finally been cut out of the Texas Medicaid Program, from which they were receiving nearly $2 million a year," said Joe Pojman, Ph.D., executive director of Texas Alliance for Life. "We are pleased that Planned Parenthood will no longer be receiving these taxpayer dollars, while the Gov. Abbott and the Texas Legislature are funding women's health services at historically high levels through thousands of better providers."
- [Texas Cuts Off Medicaid Funding to Planned Parenthood](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texas-cuts-off-medicaid-funding-to-planned-parenthood/) - "We're very pleased with the news that the state of Texas is cutting Planned Parenthood out of the Medicaid program," said Joe Pojman, Texas Alliance for Life.
- [Sounding Off: Richardson-area readers give ideas about sexual health education for teens](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/sounding-off-richardson-area-readers-give-ideas-about-sexual-health-education-for-teens-2/)
- [Abortion Wait Times on The Rise in Many Texas Cities](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/abortion-wait-times-on-the-rise-in-many-texas-cities/) - "Frankly it would be best from the point of view of protecting women's health and safety that the Supreme Court doesn't take the case. That would mean the law fully goes into effect,” said Joe Pojman, with the Texas Alliance for Life.
- [Court Committee Puzzled by New Abortion Restrictions](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/court-committee-puzzled-by-new-abortion-restrictions/) - “The minor has to have an opportunity to have an abortion without the involvement of her parents,” he said. “That’s not our preference, but that’s the reality issued across the states by the [United States] Supreme Court … I predict that what the [Texas] Supreme Court comes up with will protect parents’ rights far more than what’s happening now.”
- [Threat to Shut Down Government Over Abortion was Misguided](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/threat-to-shut-down-government-over-abortion-was-misguided/)
- [Sounding Off: Richardson-area readers give ideas about sexual health education for teens](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/sounding-off-richardson-area-readers-give-ideas-about-sexual-health-education-for-teens/) - Joe Pojman of the anti-abortion Texas Alliance for Life testify in 2013 at the state capitol in support of a bill that proposed to ban Planned Parenthood from providing learning materials to sex education classes.
- [El Paso abortion clinic reopens amid Texas court battles](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/el-paso-abortion-clinic-reopens-amid-texas-court-battles/) - Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, said it's "a terrible injustice to women seeking abortions because they should not be subjected to those lower safety standards" offered by Eldridge's clinic.
- [Ted Cruz, shunned by colleagues, trashes Congress in hour-long Senate speech](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/ted-cruz-shunned-by-colleagues-trashes-congress-in-hour-long-senate-speech/) - Two Texas anti-abortion groups–Texans for Life and Texas Alliance for Life–oppose a shutdown over Planned Parenthood, and Republican leadership argues time is better spent investigating and exposing the the women’s health organization while redirecting its funding.
- [Anti-Abortion Groups Split Over Cruz's Planned Parenthood Strategy](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/anti-abortion-groups-split-over-cruzs-planned-parenthood-strategy/) - "Texas Alliance for Life is not asking for a government shutdown over the issue of defunding Planned Parenthood," executive director Joe Pojman said in a statement. "Better options exist for achieving success."
- [Planned Parenthood Debate Could Shut Down Government](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/planned-parenthood-debate-could-shut-down-government/) - “In the public consciousness there is just general disgust and outrage that an organization that engages in such insidious practice they are receiving hundreds of millions of dollars each year,” said Joe Pojman, Executive Director of the Texas Alliance for Life.
- [Area Congressman selects pro-life leader as guest to Pope's address to Congress](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/area-congressman-selects-pro-life-leader-as-guest-to-popes-address-to-congress/) - "I am thrilled Dr. Pojman has accepted my invitation," said Williams. "As a leader of pro-life initiatives, I think Dr. Pojman should hear firsthand what I hope His Holiness will speak on during his visit. As Congress debates the taxpayer funding of Planned Parenthood, I expect this pope to use this historic opportunity to remind us, particularly his Catholic following in Congress, that lawmakers should always vote to uphold the sanctity of life rather than provide special treatment to organizations that treat life with such disregard."
- [Texans bring Catholic icons, political patrons and spouses as guests for Pope’s speech](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/texans-bring-catholic-icons-political-patrons-and-spouses-as-guests-for-popes-speech/) - Rep. Jeb Hensarling, R-Dallas invited Ronda Kay Moreland, a Catholic anti-abortion activist from his district, and Rep. Roger Williams, R-Austin, will bring Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, an anti-abortion nonprofit.
- [PolitiFact: Texas has increased spending for women’s health services](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/in-the-media/politifact-texas-has-increased-spending-for-womens-health-services/) - Pojman said the state of Texas “is funding … women’s health services at historically high levels; they just increased their level another $50 million for the next two years.” We rate this claim True.

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- [TPEP](/tag/tpep/)
- [warren buffett](/tag/warren-buffett/)
- [Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation](/tag/susan-thompson-buffett-foundation/)
- [ted cruz](/tag/ted-cruz/)
- [free speech](/tag/free-speech/)
- [house Bill 3994](/tag/house-bill-3994/)
- [Judicial bypass reform](/tag/judicial-bypass-reform/)
- [Chris Dunn](/tag/chris-dunn/)
- [Hospital Ethics Committees](/tag/hospital-ethics-committees/)
- [Food and Water](/tag/food-and-water/)
- [Houston Methodist Hospital](/tag/houston-methodist-hospital/)
- [Dunn](/tag/dunn/)
- [Houston Planned Parenthood](/tag/houston-planned-parenthood/)
- [Admitting privileges](/tag/admitting-privileges/)
- [ambulatory surgical standards](/tag/ambulatory-surgical-standards/)
- [amicus brief](/tag/amicus-brief/)
- [litigation](/tag/litigation/)
- [melissa ohden](/tag/melissa-ohden/)
- [march for life](/tag/march-for-life/)
- [greg abbott](/tag/greg-abbott/)
- [84th legislature](/tag/84th-legislature/)
- [pro-life accomplishments](/tag/pro-life-accomplishments/)
- [vote pro-life](/tag/vote-pro-life/)
- [debbie riddle](/tag/debbie-riddle/)
- [HD 150](/tag/hd-150/)
- [Amy Hagstrom Miller](/tag/amy-hagstrom-miller/)
- [Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt](/tag/whole-womans-health-v-hellerstedt/)
- [whole woman's health v hellerstadt](/tag/whole-womans-health-v-hellerstadt/)
- [ru-486](/tag/ru-486/)
- [abortion pill](/tag/abortion-pill/)
- [drug induced abortions](/tag/drug-induced-abortions/)
- [FDA](/tag/fda/)
- [washingotn dc](/tag/washingotn-dc/)
- [leadership circle luncheon](/tag/leadership-circle-luncheon/)
- [tom mechler](/tag/tom-mechler/)
- [PRT](/tag/prt/)
- [republican party of Texas](/tag/republican-party-of-texas/)
- [gary gates](/tag/gary-gates/)
- [pac](/tag/pac/)
- [runoff election](/tag/runoff-election/)
- [RPT](/tag/rpt/)
- [jay misenheimer](/tag/jay-misenheimer/)
- [hd 5](/tag/hd-5/)
- [supreme court](/tag/supreme-court/)
- [human tissue](/tag/human-tissue/)
- [fetal tissue](/tag/fetal-tissue/)
- [baby body parts](/tag/baby-body-parts/)
- [hhsc](/tag/hhsc/)
- [womans right to know](/tag/womans-right-to-know/)
- [texas house](/tag/texas-house/)
- [state health services](/tag/state-health-services/)
- [DSHS](/tag/dshs/)
- [omnibus bill](/tag/omnibus-bill/)
- [human remains](/tag/human-remains/)
- [humane disposition](/tag/humane-disposition/)
- [Human disposition](/tag/human-disposition/)
- [abortion victims](/tag/abortion-victims/)
- [governor abbott](/tag/governor-abbott/)
- [life initiative](/tag/life-initiative/)
- [tissue disposition](/tag/tissue-disposition/)
- [Courageous Defense of Life](/tag/courageous-defense-of-life/)
- [Austin Pro-Life](/tag/austin-pro-life/)
- [texas legislature](/tag/texas-legislature/)
- [sparks](/tag/sparks/)
- [Texas Alliance for Life](/tag/texas-alliance-for-life/)
- [black lives](/tag/black-lives/)
- [Roe](/tag/roe/)
- [Roe v. wade](/tag/roe-v-wade/)
- [casey](/tag/casey/)
- [Public Discourse](/tag/public-discourse/)
- [TADA](/tag/tada/)
- [medical ethics](/tag/medical-ethics/)
- [futile care](/tag/futile-care/)
- [electionn](/tag/electionn/)
- [court](/tag/court/)
- [davidson](/tag/davidson/)
- [Agape](/tag/agape/)
- [handmaids](/tag/handmaids/)
- [round rock](/tag/round-rock/)
- [kavanaugh](/tag/kavanaugh/)
- [cornyn](/tag/cornyn/)
- [cruz](/tag/cruz/)
- [Federal Court](/tag/federal-court/)
- [Whole Women's Health](/tag/whole-womens-health/)
- [Attorney General Ken Paxton](/tag/attorney-general-ken-paxton/)
- [Judge David Ezra](/tag/judge-david-ezra/)
- [Amy O'Donnell](/tag/amy-odonnell/)
- [Austin](/tag/austin/)
- [Austin City Council](/tag/austin-city-council/)
- [whole woman's health v Paxton](/tag/whole-womans-health-v-paxton/)
- [Media](/tag/media/)
- [wrongful birth](/tag/wrongful-birth/)
- [legislative alert](/tag/legislative-alert/)
- [Trigger Ban](/tag/trigger-ban/)
- [Capriglione](/tag/capriglione/)
- [Angela Paxton](/tag/angela-paxton/)
- [HB 16](/tag/hb-16/)
- [Born Alive Infant Protection Act](/tag/born-alive-infant-protection-act/)
- [Jeff Leach](/tag/jeff-leach/)
- [Big Three](/tag/big-three/)
- [Abbott patrick bonnen](/tag/abbott-patrick-bonnen/)
- [governor of texas](/tag/governor-of-texas/)
- [speaker of the house texas](/tag/speaker-of-the-house-texas/)
- [Texas Born-alive Infant Protection Act](/tag/texas-born-alive-infant-protection-act/)
- [Governor Greg Abbott](/tag/governor-greg-abbott/)
- [HB 896](/tag/hb-896/)
- [Abolish Abortion](/tag/abolish-abortion/)
- [City of Austin](/tag/city-of-austin/)
- [Alternatives to Abortion](/tag/alternatives-to-abortion/)
- [Adoption](/tag/adoption/)
- [News Release](/tag/news-release/)
- [Tinslee Lewis](/tag/tinslee-lewis/)
- [Cook Children's Hospital](/tag/cook-childrens-hospital/)
- [Texas Advanced Directives Act](/tag/texas-advanced-directives-act/)
- [Advanced Directives](/tag/advanced-directives/)
- [10 Day Rule](/tag/10-day-rule/)
- [Dispute Resolution Process](/tag/dispute-resolution-process/)
- [COOKS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL](/tag/cooks-childrens-hospital/)
- [EBSTEIN ANOMALY](/tag/ebstein-anomaly/)
- [MAYO CLINIC](/tag/mayo-clinic/)
- [Incremental Approach](/tag/incremental-approach/)
- [Capitol](/tag/capitol/)
- [5th circuit](/tag/5th-circuit/)
- [fifth circuit](/tag/fifth-circuit/)
- [writ of mandamus](/tag/writ-of-mandamus/)
- [life](/tag/life/)
- [June Medical Services](/tag/june-medical-services/)
- [Russo](/tag/russo/)
- [Louisiana](/tag/louisiana/)
- [Amy Coney Barrett](/tag/amy-coney-barrett/)
- [President Trump](/tag/president-trump/)
- [Rule 44](/tag/rule-44/)
- [PPE](/tag/ppe/)
- [COVID](/tag/covid/)
- [Pandemic](/tag/pandemic/)
- [human life protection act](/tag/human-life-protection-act/)
- [RU486](/tag/ru486/)
- [Senate State Affairs](/tag/senate-state-affairs/)
- [SB 394](/tag/sb-394/)
- [Texas Senate](/tag/texas-senate/)
- [SB9](/tag/sb9/)
- [SB650](/tag/sb650/)
- [SB394](/tag/sb394/)
- [The Human Life Protection Act](/tag/the-human-life-protection-act/)
- [SB917](/tag/sb917/)
- [SB 9](/tag/sb-9/)
- [Senator Angela Paxton](/tag/senator-angela-paxton/)
- [medical torture](/tag/medical-torture/)
- [advance directives](/tag/advance-directives/)
- [SB 917](/tag/sb-917/)
- [Abortion Ban](/tag/abortion-ban/)
- [Giovanni Capriglione](/tag/giovanni-capriglione/)
- [Dan Patrick](/tag/dan-patrick/)
- [HB1280](/tag/hb1280/)
- [Dobbs v Jackson](/tag/dobbs-v-jackson/)
- [SB1](/tag/sb1/)
- [Texas Dismemberment Ban](/tag/texas-dismemberment-ban/)
- [chemical abortion](/tag/chemical-abortion/)
- [SB 4](/tag/sb-4/)
- [Heartbeat Act](/tag/heartbeat-act/)
- [SB 8](/tag/sb-8/)
- [Judge Pitman](/tag/judge-pitman/)
- [sonogram law](/tag/sonogram-law/)
- [Governor Perry](/tag/governor-perry/)
- [Sid Miller](/tag/sid-miller/)
- [Texas Sonogram Bill](/tag/texas-sonogram-bill/)
- [mifepristone](/tag/mifepristone/)
- [sb4](/tag/sb4/)
- [heartbeat acft](/tag/heartbeat-acft/)
- [slavery](/tag/slavery/)
- [declaration of independance](/tag/declaration-of-independance/)
- [constitution](/tag/constitution/)
- [Newsweek](/tag/newsweek/)
- [quickening](/tag/quickening/)
- [endorsements](/tag/endorsements/)
- [primary election](/tag/primary-election/)
- [The Human Life Protection](/tag/the-human-life-protection/)
- [Roe vs Wade](/tag/roe-vs-wade/)
- [Dobbs](/tag/dobbs/)
- [Alternatives to Abortion Act](/tag/alternatives-to-abortion-act/)
- [triggerban](/tag/triggerban/)
- [humanlifeprotectionact](/tag/humanlifeprotectionact/)
- [veterans administration](/tag/veterans-administration/)
- [Biden](/tag/biden/)
- [unborn](/tag/unborn/)
- [lindsey graham](/tag/lindsey-graham/)
- [beto](/tag/beto/)
- [fetal diagnosis](/tag/fetal-diagnosis/)
- [severe fetal abnormality](/tag/severe-fetal-abnormality/)
- [Planned Parenthood Mistruths](/tag/planned-parenthood-mistruths/)
- [Pro-life voter guide](/tag/pro-life-voter-guide/)
- [Jusitce Charter Amendment](/tag/jusitce-charter-amendment/)
- [Emergency Petition](/tag/emergency-petition/)
- [san antonio](/tag/san-antonio/)
- [justice charter](/tag/justice-charter/)
- [proposition A](/tag/proposition-a/)
- [May ballot](/tag/may-ballot/)
- [SA Charter Amendment](/tag/sa-charter-amendment/)
- [Texas Supreme Court](/tag/texas-supreme-court/)
- [Post-Roe](/tag/post-roe/)
- [Abortion Litigations](/tag/abortion-litigations/)
- [SA Prop A](/tag/sa-prop-a/)
- [Trisomy 18](/tag/trisomy-18/)
- [edwards syndrome](/tag/edwards-syndrome/)
- [Texas Laws](/tag/texas-laws/)
- [Malpractice](/tag/malpractice/)
- [Texas pro-life laws](/tag/texas-pro-life-laws/)
- [Clarification on Texas Law](/tag/clarification-on-texas-law/)
- [Higher Education](/tag/higher-education/)
- [Pregnant Students](/tag/pregnant-students/)
- [Student Parents](/tag/student-parents/)
- [Choosing Life](/tag/choosing-life/)
- [amarillo](/tag/amarillo/)
- [Abortion Laws](/tag/abortion-laws/)
- [Texas Capitol Pro-Life News Conference](/tag/texas-capitol-pro-life-news-conference/)
- [Healthy Texas Women](/tag/healthy-texas-women/)
- [First Anniversary of the Overturning of Roe v. Wade](/tag/first-anniversary-of-the-overturning-of-roe-v-wade/)
- [Zurawski v Texas](/tag/zurawski-v-texas/)
- [Texas Capitol](/tag/texas-capitol/)
- [san antonio city council](/tag/san-antonio-city-council/)
- [reproductive justice budget amendment](/tag/reproductive-justice-budget-amendment/)
- [abortion funding](/tag/abortion-funding/)
- [abortion logistics](/tag/abortion-logistics/)
- [The Beauty Behind the Biology of Conception](/tag/the-beauty-behind-the-biology-of-conception/)
- [Post-Roe Video Series](/tag/post-roe-video-series/)
- [Texas Department of State Health Service](/tag/texas-department-of-state-health-service/)
- [TAL Political Action Committee](/tag/tal-political-action-committee/)
- [Primary Elections](/tag/primary-elections/)
- [Statewide Office Endorsements](/tag/statewide-office-endorsements/)
- [U.S. Representative Endorsements](/tag/u-s-representative-endorsements/)
- [Texas Alliance for Life Primary Election Endorsements](/tag/texas-alliance-for-life-primary-election-endorsements/)
- [Life of the Mother Exception](/tag/life-of-the-mother-exception/)
- [No Clarification on Texas Law](/tag/no-clarification-on-texas-law/)
- [Roe-Wade](/tag/roe-wade/)
- [Doe v. Bolton](/tag/doe-v-bolton/)
- [Texas Politics](/tag/texas-politics/)
- [Abortion Ligitation](/tag/abortion-ligitation/)
- [friend of the court brief](/tag/friend-of-the-court-brief/)
- [Center for Reproductive Rights](/tag/center-for-reproductive-rights/)
- [Cox](/tag/cox/)
- [Texas Heartbeat Act](/tag/texas-heartbeat-act/)
- [Cox v. Texas](/tag/cox-v-texas/)
- [Post-Roe Texas](/tag/post-roe-texas/)
- [Texas Diaper Drive](/tag/texas-diaper-drive/)
- [Medical Exception](/tag/medical-exception/)
- [Texas Abortion Law](/tag/texas-abortion-law/)
- [Chemical Abortion Drugs](/tag/chemical-abortion-drugs/)
- [U.S. Supreme Court](/tag/u-s-supreme-court/)
- [Out of States Abortion Fund](/tag/out-of-states-abortion-fund/)
- [Reproductive Justice Fund](/tag/reproductive-justice-fund/)
- [Abortion Exceptions](/tag/abortion-exceptions/)
- [Moyle v. United States](/tag/moyle-v-united-states/)
- [Texas Health and Human Services Commission](/tag/texas-health-and-human-services-commission/)
- [Pre-& post Dobbs](/tag/pre-post-dobbs/)
- [Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine](/tag/alliance-for-hippocratic-medicine/)
- [abortion drugs](/tag/abortion-drugs/)
- [miscarriage](/tag/miscarriage/)
- [SB8](/tag/sb8/)
- [TX Attorney General](/tag/tx-attorney-general/)
- [Senator John Cornyn](/tag/senator-john-cornyn/)
- [2025 Texas Rally for Life](/tag/2025-texas-rally-for-life/)
- [Pro-Life Event](/tag/pro-life-event/)
- [Abolitionists](/tag/abolitionists/)
- [equal protection](/tag/equal-protection/)
- [Life and Health of the Mother](/tag/life-and-health-of-the-mother/)
- [Thriving Texas Families](/tag/thriving-texas-families/)
- [The Life of the Mother Act](/tag/the-life-of-the-mother-act/)
- [Life Monument](/tag/life-monument/)
- [Texas Mothers](/tag/texas-mothers/)
- [perinatal palliative care](/tag/perinatal-palliative-care/)
- [HB 2684](/tag/hb-2684/)
- [The Texas Life Monument](/tag/the-texas-life-monument/)
- [ITOPS Report](/tag/itops-report/)
- [Abortion Trafficking](/tag/abortion-trafficking/)
- [Abortion Travel](/tag/abortion-travel/)
- [HB 70 Texas abortion parental consent](/tag/hb-70-texas-abortion-parental-consent/)
- [2026 election](/tag/2026-election/)
- [Texas Senate race](/tag/texas-senate-race/)
- [pro-life endorsement](/tag/pro-life-endorsement/)
- [U.S. Senate](/tag/u-s-senate/)
- [conservative judges](/tag/conservative-judges/)
- [federal PAC](/tag/federal-pac/)
- [pro-life advocacy](/tag/pro-life-advocacy/)
- [judicial appointments](/tag/judicial-appointments/)
- [election news](/tag/election-news/)
- [pro-life candidates](/tag/pro-life-candidates/)
- [Texans for Life](/tag/texans-for-life/)
- [Leadership](/tag/leadership/)
- [nonprofit](/tag/nonprofit/)
- [Executive Director](/tag/executive-director/)
- [Texas Induced Terminations of Pregnancy Statistics](/tag/texas-induced-terminations-of-pregnancy-statistics/)

## Media Outlets

- [The Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-dallas-morning-news/)
- [Houston Chronicle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/houston-chronicle/)
- [NBC](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/nbc/)
- [The Huffington Post](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-huffington-post/)
- [USA Today](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/usa-today/)
- [CNN](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/cnn/)
- [The Washington Post](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-washington-post/)
- [The New York Times](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-new-york-times/)
- [Fox News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/fox-news/)
- [Texas Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/texas-tribune/)
- [Breitbart Texas](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/bretbart-texas/)
- [LifeNews](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/lifenews/)
- [Texas GOP Vote](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/texas-gop-vote/)
- [KWBU](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/kwbu/)
- [NPR](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/npr/)
- [Time Warner Cable News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/time-warner-cable-news/)
- [Fox 7](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/fox-7/)
- [Star Telegram](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/star-telegram/)
- [One News Now](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/one-news-now/)
- [The New Yorker](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-new-yorker/)
- [ABC](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/abc/)
- [WFAA](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/wfaa/)
- [Salon](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/salon/)
- [LifeSiteNews](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/lifesitenews/)
- [Houston Press](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/houston-press/)
- [Austin Chronicle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/austin-chronicle/)
- [KXAN](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/kxan/)
- [MySA](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/mysa/)
- [San Antonio Express News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/san-antonio-express-news/)
- [San Antonio Current](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/san-antonio-current/)
- [WOAI](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/woai/)
- [MyFoxAustin](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/myfoxaustin/)
- [Austin American Statesman](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/austin-american-statesman/)
- [KXXV](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/kxxv/)
- [Texas Insider](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/texas-insider/)
- [Associated Press](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/associated-press/)
- [KVUE](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/kvue/)
- [Observer](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/observer/)
- [TXGOP Vote](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/txgop-vote/)
- [KTRH](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/ktrh/)
- [Politifact](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/politifact/)
- [The Wall Street Journal](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-wall-street-journal/)
- [World Magazine](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/world-magazine/)
- [NBCDFW](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/nbcdfw/)
- [BBC](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/bbc/)
- [Bloomberg](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/bloomberg/)
- [NewsBusters](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/newsbusters/)
- [Fort Worth Star Telegram](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/fort-worth-star-telegram/)
- [EWTN](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/ewtn/)
- [Quorum Report](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/quorum-report/)
- [Legal Broadcast Network](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/legal-broadcast-network/)
- [Fox San Antonio](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/fox-san-antonio/)
- [KrisTV](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/kristv/)
- [KEYE](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/keye/)
- [CBS](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/cbs/)
- [National Catholic Register](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/national-catholic-register/)
- [Live Action News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/live-action-news/)
- [Texas Public Radio](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/texas-public-radio/)
- [Christian News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/christian-news/)
- [Western Journalism](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/western-journalism/)
- [Dallas Observer](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/dallas-observer/)
- [USA Radio](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/usa-radio/)
- [Christian Post](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/christian-post/)
- [Everything Lubbock](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/everything-lubbock/)
- [Los Angeles Times](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/los-angeles-times/)
- [CBS 4 - KGBT](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/cbs-4-kgbt/)
- [Nexstar Media](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/nexstar-media/)
- [CBS DFW](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/cbs-dfw/)
- [Inquisitr](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/inquisitr/)
- [Politico](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/politico/)
- [Fox 14](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/fox-14/)
- [Jezebel](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/jezebel/)
- [Think Progress](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/think-progress/)
- [Texas Observer](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/texas-observer/)
- [The Nation](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-nation/)
- [Daily Texan](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/daily-texan/)
- [Courthouse News Service](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/courthouse-news-service/)
- [Spectrum News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/spectrum-news/)
- [University Star](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/university-star/)
- [Catholic News Agency](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/catholic-news-agency/)
- [Reuters](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/reuters/)
- [PJ Media](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/pj-media/)
- [The Baptist Standard](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-baptist-standard/)
- [Baptist News Global](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/baptist-news-global/)
- [NewsMax](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/newsmax/)
- [Healthline](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/healthline/)
- [Boston Globe](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/boston-globe/)
- [BuzzFeed News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/buzzfeed-news/)
- [Law Street Media](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/law-street-media/)
- [Newshub](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/newshub/)
- [Salina Journal](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/salina-journal/)
- [KUT](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/kut/)
- [The Christian Times](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-christian-times/)
- [Governor Greg Abbott Press Office](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/governor-greg-abbott-press-office/)
- [Dallas Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/dallas-morning-news/)
- [Cleburne Times Review](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/cleburne-times-review/)
- [Temple Daily Telegram](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/temple-daily-telegram/)
- [Longview News Journal](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/longview-news-journal/)
- [Texas Public Radio](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/texas-public-radio-2/)
- [Amarillo Globe-News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/amarillo-globe-news/)
- [Victoria Advocate](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/victoria-advocate/)
- [Crux](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/crux/)
- [Odessa America](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/odessa-america/)
- [America](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/america/)
- [Bryan-College Station Eagle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/bryan-college-station-eagle/)
- [Sebastian's Point](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/sebastians-point/)
- [Catholic Online](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/catholic-online/)
- [Franch 24](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/franch-24/)
- [The Progressive](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-progressive/)
- [Laredo Morning News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/laredo-morning-news/)
- [EnvironmentGuru](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/environmentguru/)
- [Crossroads Today](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/crossroads-today/)
- [Belton Journal](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/belton-journal/)
- [TheBlaze](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/theblaze/)
- [The Amarillo Pioneer](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-amarillo-pioneer/)
- [The Daily Caller](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-daily-caller/)
- [Pleasanton Express](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/pleasanton-express/)
- [Sunny99.iheart](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/sunny99-iheart/)
- [LaConexionUSA](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/laconexionusa/)
- [ColorLines](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/colorlines/)
- [Austin Diocese](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/austin-diocese/)
- [Faithwire](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/faithwire/)
- [Gillette News Record](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/gillette-news-record/)
- [VIPortal](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/viportal/)
- [Yahoo Noticias](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/yahoo-noticias/)
- [Bustle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/bustle/)
- [The Hayride](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-hayride/)
- [The Texan](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-texan/)
- [United Press International (UPI)](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/united-press-international-upi/)
- [Waxahachie Daily Light](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/waxahachie-daily-light/)
- [The New American](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-new-american/)
- [CBN News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/cbn-news/)
- [Dripping Springs News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/dripping-springs-news/)
- [ABC News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/abc-news/)
- [Daily Caller](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/daily-caller/)
- [Trendy News Today](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/trendy-news-today/)
- [The Federalist](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-federalist/)
- [Wahington Examiner](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/wahington-examiner/)
- [WBAP News Talk Radio](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/wbap-news-talk-radio/)
- [The Marshall News Messenger](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-marshall-news-messenger/)
- [Texas Baptists](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/texas-baptists/)
- [Baptist Standard](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/baptist-standard/)
- [KRLD News Radio 1080](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/krld-news-radio-1080/)
- [The Light and Champion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-light-and-champion/)
- [Covering Katy](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/covering-katy/)
- [The Eagle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-eagle/)
- [Lubbock Avalanche-Journal](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/lubbock-avalanche-journal/)
- [New Haven Register](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/new-haven-register/)
- [KLBJ News Radio](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/klbj-news-radio/)
- [KAGS](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/kags/)
- [CBS KWTX](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/cbs-kwtx/)
- [Texas Monthly](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/texas-monthly/)
- [KPRC 950](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/kprc-950/)
- [KVEO](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/kveo/)
- [Midland Reporter Times](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/midland-reporter-times/)
- [Churchleaders](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/churchleaders/)
- [The Lily](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-lily/)
- [On Point (American Public Media)](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/on-point-american-public-media/)
- [San Angelo Live](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/san-angelo-live/)
- [Fox 43 WPMT](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/fox-43-wpmt/)
- [UNILAD](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/unilad/)
- [Washington Free Beacon](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/washington-free-beacon/)
- [The Economist](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-economist/)
- [Shelby County Today](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/shelby-county-today/)
- [The Hill](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-hill/)
- [12 News Now](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/12-news-now/)
- [The Epoch Times](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-epoch-times/)
- [The Daily Signal](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-daily-signal/)
- [News Nation USA](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/news-nation-usa/)
- [The Pat Kenny Show](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-pat-kenny-show/)
- [Katy Christian Magazine](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/katy-christian-magazine/)
- [Christianity Daily](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/christianity-daily/)
- [KRGV](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/krgv/)
- [KSAT News 12](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/ksat-news-12/)
- [SRF](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/srf/)
- [Taz](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/taz/)
- [DNYUZ](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/dnyuz/)
- [The Badger Herald](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-badger-herald/)
- [The BL](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-bl/)
- [Southern Baptist Texan](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/southern-baptist-texan/)
- [Fox 8](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/fox-8/)
- [Mother Jones](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/mother-jones/)
- [New Braunfels Herald Zeitung](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/new-braunfels-herald-zeitung/)
- [Voice of America](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/voice-of-america/)
- [CNHI](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/cnhi/)
- [KENS 5](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/kens-5/)
- [i24 News English](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/i24-news-english/)
- [KTRK TV - ABC News 13 Houston](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/ktrk-tv-abc-news-13-houston/)
- [W Radio Miami](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/w-radio-miami/)
- [Vox](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/vox/)
- [Statehouse](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/statehouse/)
- [KHOU](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/khou/)
- [Global News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/global-news/)
- [Houston Public Media](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/houston-public-media/)
- [Route Fifty](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/route-fifty/)
- [State of Reform](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/state-of-reform/)
- [MSN](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/msn/)
- [Good Morning America](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/good-morning-america/)
- [ZEIT ONLINE](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/zeit-online/)
- [TELEMUNDO AUSTIN](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/telemundo-austin/)
- [The Lewiston Tribune](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-lewiston-tribune/)
- [The Famous Celeb](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-famous-celeb/)
- [The Catholic World Report](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-catholic-world-report/)
- [KWTX 10](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/kwtx-10/)
- [6 News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/6-news/)
- [Gainseville Daily Register](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/gainseville-daily-register/)
- [Valley Central](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/valley-central/)
- [KTSM 9](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/ktsm-9/)
- [Palestine Herald-Press](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/palestine-herald-press/)
- [KDAF](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/kdaf/)
- [KBTX](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/kbtx/)
- [NEWS AMKI](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/news-amki/)
- [STATE of TEXAS](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/state-of-texas/)
- [kxan](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/kxan-2/)
- [PEW](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/pew/)
- [The Washington Times](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-washington-times/)
- [american family news](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/american-family-news/)
- [Catholic Drive Time](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/catholic-drive-time/)
- [Kvue News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/kvue-news/)
- [telam](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/telam/)
- [The Black Chronicle](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-black-chronicle/)
- [El Paso Times](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/el-paso-times/)
- [ST.LOUIS POST-DISPATCH](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/st-louis-post-dispatch/)
- [Nashville Scene](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/nashville-scene/)
- [Office of the Texas Governor](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/office-of-the-texas-governor/)
- [San Antonio Report](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/san-antonio-report/)
- [San Antonio -News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/san-antonio-news/)
- [The Katy News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-katy-news/)
- [The Dallas Express](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-dallas-express/)
- [NEWS4SA](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/news4sa/)
- [The Christian Science Monitor](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-christian-science-monitor/)
- [BALLOTPEDIA NEWS](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/ballotpedia-news/)
- [The Daily Wire](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-daily-wire/)
- [FOX 29](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/fox-29/)
- [AXIOS San Antonio](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/axios-san-antonio/)
- [USSA News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/ussa-news/)
- [The Raging Patriot](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-raging-patriot/)
- [TwinCities](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/twincities/)
- [RTV](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/rtv/)
- [The World](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-world/)
- [NTD Good Morning](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/ntd-good-morning/)
- [iCatholic Radio](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/icatholic-radio/)
- [KSAT](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/ksat/)
- [ABC 13](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/abc-13/)
- [Olney Enterprise](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/olney-enterprise/)
- [Stateline](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/stateline/)
- [Newsradio 740 KTRH](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/newsradio-740-ktrh/)
- [News 21](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/news-21/)
- [The U.S. Sun](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-u-s-sun/)
- [The Week](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-week/)
- [Standard NewsWire](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/standard-newswire/)
- [ABC 7](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/abc-7/)
- [USA News & World Report](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/usa-news-world-report/)
- [WORLD](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/world/)
- [Reform Austin](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/reform-austin/)
- [CGTN AMERICA](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/cgtn-america/)
- [KUT NEWS](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/kut-news/)
- [WFAA](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/wfaa-2/)
- [CHRON](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/chron/)
- [Texas Standard](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/texas-standard/)
- [Houston Landing](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/houston-landing/)
- [LIVE](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/live/)
- [Community Impact](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/community-impact/)
- [Bloomberg Law](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/bloomberg-law/)
- [STAT+](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/stat/)
- [CBS AUSTIN](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/cbs-austin/)
- [The Journal Record](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-journal-record/)
- [aldiadallas](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/aldiadallas/)
- [Campus Reform](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/campus-reform/)
- [The Washington Stand](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-washington-stand/)
- [The Iowa Standard](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/the-iowa-standard/)
- [Catholic Vote](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/catholic-vote/)
- [La Prensa Colorado](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/la-prensa-colorado/)
- [Ms. Magazine](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/ms-magazine/)
- [Yahoo! News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/yahoo-news/)
- [Washington Times](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/washington-times/)
- [Fox 51 KETK](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/fox-51-ketk/)
- [KCEN](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/kcen/)
- [Pregnancy Help News](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/pregnancy-help-news/)
- [KXAN](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/media_outlet/kxan-3/)

## Topics

- [HB 2 Litigation](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/hb-2-litigation/)
- [Elections](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/elections/)
- [Defunding Planned Parenthood](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/defunding-planned-parenthood/)
- [Undercover Planned Parenthood Video](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/undercover-planned-parenthood-video/)
- [Baby Body Parts](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/baby-body-parts/)
- [Women Betrayed](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/women-betrayed/)
- [Papal Visit](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/papal-visit/)
- [Abortion facilities](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/abortion-facilities/)
- [Sex Ed](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/sex-ed/)
- [Judicial Bypass](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/judicial-bypass/)
- [Political Action Committee](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/political-action-committee/)
- [End of Life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/end-of-life/)
- [Texas Rally for Life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/texas-rally-for-life/)
- [Sonogram Law](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/sonogram-law/)
- [Whole Woman's Health](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/whole-womans-health/)
- [Medicaid Lawsui](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/medicaid-lawsui/)
- [Dark Money](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/dark-money/)
- [Wrongful Birth](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/wrongful-birth/)
- [RU-486](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/ru-486/)
- [FDA](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/fda/)
- [Donald Trump](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/donald-trump/)
- [Abortion statistics](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/abortion-statistics/)
- [Down Syndrome Information Act](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/down-syndrome-information-act/)
- [Greg Abbott](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/greg-abbott/)
- [Abortion Bans](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/abortion-bans/)
- [Texas Legislature](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/texas-legislature/)
- [Crux](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/crux/)
- [Abortion Litigation](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/abortion-litigation/)
- [Supreme Court](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/supreme-court/)
- [Abortion Telemedicine](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/abortion-telemedicine/)
- [COVID19](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/covid19/)
- [Alternatives to Abortion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/alternatives-to-abortion/)
- [Heartbeat Act](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/heartbeat-act/)
- [DobbsvJackson](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/dobbsvjackson/)
- [RoevWade](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/roevwade/)
- [Safe Haven Law](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/safe-haven-law/)
- [IVF](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/ivf/)
- [Personhood](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/personhood/)
- [Planned Parenthood](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/planned-parenthood/)
- [HOV Lane](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/hov-lane/)
- [Plan B](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/plan-b/)
- [Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/pro-life-pregnancy-centers/)
- [Post-Roe](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/post-roe/)
- [Abortion Exceptions](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/abortion-exceptions/)
- [Medicare & Medicaid](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/medicare-medicaid/)
- [Texas Births](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/texas-births/)
- [Abortion Pill](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/abortion-pill/)
- [Mail-order Abortion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/mail-order-abortion/)
- [March for Life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/march-for-life/)
- [Emergency Petition](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/emergency-petition/)
- [Charter Amendment](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/charter-amendment/)
- [interstate travel](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/interstate-travel/)
- [School Choice](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/school-choice/)
- [TX Supreme Court](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/tx-supreme-court/)
- [Out of State Abortions](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/out-of-state-abortions/)
- [No Rape and Incest Exceptions](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/no-rape-and-incest-exceptions/)
- [Presidential Elections](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/presidential-elections/)
- [Parenting College Students](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/parenting-college-students/)
- [Zurawski v. Texas](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/zurawski-v-texas/)
- [San Antonio Proposed “Reproductive Justice” Budget Amendment](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/san-antonio-proposed-reproductive-justice-budget-amendment/)
- [SA City Council](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/sa-city-council/)
- [Lawsuit](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/lawsuit/)
- [Abortion Travel](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/abortion-travel/)
- [Texas Laws](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/texas-laws/)
- [Cox v. Texas](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/cox-v-texas/)
- [Texas Medical Board](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/texas-medical-board/)
- [EMTALA](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/emtala/)
- [Moyle v. United States](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/moyle-v-united-states/)
- [Endorsement](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/endorsement/)
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- [Infant Mortality](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/infant-mortality/)
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- [Ride to Decide Bus Tour](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/ride-to-decide-bus-tour/)
- [Plan C](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/plan-c/)
- [DNC Convention](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/dnc-convention/)
- [Maternal Mortality](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/maternal-mortality/)
- [Texas AG](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/texas-ag/)
- [Women's March](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/womens-march/)
- [Texas Medical Association's](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/texas-medical-associations/)
- [Abolish Abortion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/abolish-abortion/)
- [Texas Life Monument](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/texas-life-monument/)
- [Trisomy-18](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/trisomy-18/)
- [Pro-Life](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/pro-life/)
- [Women Protection](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/women-protection/)
- [Texas Representative](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/texas-representative/)
- [Texas Governor](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/texas-governor/)
- [Pregnancy Resource Center](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/pregnancy-resource-center/)
- [Texas](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/texas/)
- [Mothers](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/mothers/)
- [Abortion](https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/topic/abortion/)

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