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TX HB395

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Donna Howard

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates an exception to Texas abortion prohibitions for pregnancies resulting from sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, or incest

  • Does not require the pregnant patient to file a police report, provide forensic evidence, or pursue prosecution of the alleged offense to qualify for the exception

  • Repeals Chapter 6-1/2, Title 71 of the Revised Statutes (Texas's pre-Roe criminal abortion statute)

  • Changes terminology in existing law from "woman" to "pregnant patient"

  • Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote, otherwise September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to exceptions to and the repeal of certain laws prohibiting abortion.

Crimes

Last Action

Referred to Public Health

2/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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