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TX HB4595

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ellen Troxclair

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits knowingly transporting or funding transportation of an unemancipated minor from Texas to another state or country for an abortion without written parental consent

  • Violation constitutes a second-degree felony, elevated to a first-degree felony if the "unborn child dies" as a result of the abortion obtained after illegal transport

  • Imposes a civil penalty of at least $100,000 per violation, with the attorney general authorized to file actions and recover attorney's fees

  • Requires mandatory license revocation for physicians or healthcare professionals who violate the transportation prohibition

  • Exempts the unemancipated minor from any criminal, civil, or administrative liability under the chapter; also includes exceptions for medical emergencies as defined in existing law

Legislative Description

Relating to prohibition of transporting or funding the transportation of an unemancipated minor for an abortion; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.

Crimes

Last Action

Referred to Public Health

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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