Texas 89th Legislature
Abortion
4 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 1 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
4 bills require immediate attention
Relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside this state with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions; authorizing qui tam actions.
Relating to certain prohibited transactions and logistical support between a governmental entity and an abortion assistance entity or abortion provider for the procurement of an abortion or related services.
Relating to family support services provided under a Health and Human Services Commission program.
Relating to exceptions to otherwise prohibited abortions based on a physician's reasonable medical judgment.
Abortion Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
Enforcing Agencies
All Bills (5)
Relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside this state with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions; authorizing qui tam actions.
Relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside this state with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions; authorizing qui tam actions.
Relating to exceptions to otherwise prohibited abortions based on a physician's reasonable medical judgment.
Relating to exceptions to otherwise prohibited abortions based on a physician's reasonable medical judgment.
Relating to certain prohibited transactions and logistical support between a governmental entity and an abortion assistance entity or abortion provider for the procurement of an abortion or related services.
Relating to certain prohibited transactions and logistical support between a governmental entity and an abortion assistance entity or abortion provider for the procurement of an abortion or related services.
Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care; creating an administrative penalty.
Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care; creating an administrative penalty.
Relating to family support services provided under a Health and Human Services Commission program.
Relating to family support services provided under a Health and Human Services Commission program.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on abortion passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 5 laws related to abortion. These bills were authored by 5 different legislators and address various aspects of abortion policy in Texas.
- Did abortion bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Abortion legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 4 Senate bills and 1 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most abortion bills?
- The leading authors of abortion legislation include Sen. Bryan Hughes (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Donna Campbell (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Jeff Leach (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on abortion issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for abortion legislation?
- Among the 5 abortion bills enacted, 4 have critical compliance urgency and 1 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to abortion in Texas law?
- Abortion legislation frequently overlaps with Pregnancy & Childbirth, Health Care Providers, Medicine & Prescription Drugs. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for abortion legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 1 of the 5 abortion bills (20%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on abortion policy.
- When do Texas abortion laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some abortion bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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