HB7

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.

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Texas HB7 prohibits the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, authorizes qui tam actions, and protects against certain counteractions.

The Woman and Child Protection Act prohibits the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs in Texas, except for specific purposes. It authorizes qui tam actions to enforce these prohibitions and provides for remedies including injunctive relief and damages. The act also protects individuals from certain counteractions under laws of other states and jurisdictions. It includes provisions for jurisdiction, applicability of state law, and defenses to actions brought under the act. The act takes effect on the 91st day after the last day of the legislative session.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

17 Yea

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8 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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4 Absent

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Calendar

Aug 22, 2025

8:00 AM

House State Affairs Committee Hearing

History

Sep 17, 2025

Signed by the Governor

Sep 17, 2025

Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 4, 2025

Sep 4, 2025

Sent to the Governor