Relating to the definition of abortion.
This bill amends Texas law to define "abortion" as the use of instruments, drugs, or devices with intent to cause death of an unborn child. It explicitly excludes birth control devices, oral contraceptives, and in vitro fertilization (IVF) from this definition, adding a new IVF definition as manually fertilizing eggs outside the body for uterine placement. The bill also specifies three exceptions where procedures aren't considered abortion: saving the unborn child's life, removing a dead fetus from spontaneous abortion, or treating ectopic pregnancy. This definition directly affects healthcare providers, patients, and legal interpretations of pregnancy-related care.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 10, 2025
Last action Mar 10, 2025
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Mar 10, 2025
Committee
Referred to Public Health
lower
Mar 10, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Claudia Ordaz
DDemocratic
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