Press Coverage of HB 3994
Just last week, On June 12, Governor Abbott signed into law House Bill 3994–a law that will drastically alter the judicial bypass process and effectively ban abortion for the most vulnerable Texans. The law dismantles the current judicial bypass process, making it practically inaccessible for teens who cannot obtain parental consent.
Judicial bypass is used very rarely and only in the most devastating of circumstances. The bypass serves as a critical safety net for abused and neglected teens in Texas. As such, the passage of HB 3994 is of enormous concern–and will undoubtedly yield disastrous consequences.
House Bill 3994 garnered significant media coverage–much of which included comments from Jane’s Due Process. Below is a list of recent press:
- Op-ed by our Executive Director, Tina Hester
Featured in The El Paso Times, The Dallas Morning News, The Austin-American Statesman, The Houston Chronicle, Galveston County: The Daily News, Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Abortion-Obsessed Texas Leaders Continue Overlooking Crucial Taxpayer Issues
San Antonio Current, Mark Reagan, 6.17.15 - News Round-Up: Lawsuits, Laws, and Plea Bargains
The Austin Chronicle, 6.15.15 - How Reproductive Health Fared in the 84th Legislature
The Texas Observer, Alexa Garcia Ditta, 6.3.15 - New Texas Abortion Law Will Affect Most Vulnerable Teen Girls
Houston Public Media, Carrie Feibel, 6.3.15 - Judicial Bypass Bill Moves to Gov. Abbott’s Desk
The Houston Press, Callie Enlow, 5.29.15 - Senate Approves Judicial Bypass Restrictions
The Austin Chronicle, Mary Tuma, 5.29.15 - Hey, Texas, Minors Deserve Access To Abortion, Too
Talking Points Memo, Lauren Rankin, 5.29.15 - Texas Lawmakers Further Restrict Access to Legal Abortion Care for Minors, Cancer Screenings
RH Reality Check, Andrea Grimes, 5.29.15 - Texas State Senate OKs Latest Set of Abortion Restrictions
The Huffington Post, Samantha Lachman, 5.26.15 - Texas Doing Its Best To Force Pregnant Teens To Give Birth
Jezebel, Anna Merlan, 5.26.15 - Senate Votes to Tighten Abortion Restrictions for Minors
Time Warner Cable News, LeeAnn Wallace, 5.26.15 - Senate tentatively approves changes to process for minors seeking abortions without consent
Dallas Morning News, Brittney Martin, 5.25.15
- Senate OKs restrictions on teens seeking abortions
Houston Chronicle, Madlin Mekelburg, 5.25.15 - Anti-Abortion Bill Aimed at Minors Advances
Austin Chronicle, Mary Tuma, 5.25.15 - New Bill Would Dramatically Increase Hurdles for Abused & Neglected Teens Seeking Abortion
RH Reality Check, Andrea Grimes, 5.25.15 - Restrictive Abortion Bill Targeting Teens One Step Closer To Law After Senate Approval
Texas Observer, Alexa Garcia Ditta, 5.25.15 - Senator Revises Texas Abortion Bill That Required ID
Dallas Morning News, Brittney Martin, 5.24.15 - Losing My Lege: ‘Jane Doe’ Seeks Abortion At The Texas Capitol
RH Reality Check, Andrea Grimes, 5.22.15 - Suffer The Children: New Target For Anti-Abortion Lege
Austin Chronicle, Mary Tuma, 5.22.15 - Latest Abortion Bill Could Invite Constitutional Challenge
Houston Press, Callie Enlow, 5.20.15 - Dubya Is Too Pro-Choice For Texas Now
The Daily Beast, Brandy Zadrozny, 5.20.15 - Texas Legislators Are Putting Pregnant Teens In Harms Way
RH Reality Check, Emily Rooke-Ley, 5.20.15 - Legal Experts Say Texas Abortion Bill Probably Unconstitutional
Dallas Morning News, Brittney Martin, 5.19.15 - Texas House Passes Stricter Rules on Minors’ Abortions
Houston Chronicle, Madlin Mekelburg, 5.14.15 - House Approves Bill Restricting Abortions For Minors
Houston Press, Callie Enlow, 5.14.15 - House Approves Abortion Restrictions For Minors
Austin Chronicle, Mary Tuma, 5.14.15 - Texas House Hears Lengthy Debate On Changing Judicial Bypass Process For Teenage Abortions
West Texas News, Marissa Goheen, 5.14.15 - Texas House Gives Preliminary OK To Abortion Restrictions For Minors
Texas Observer, Alexa Garcia Ditta, 5.14.15 - Bill To Require ID For All Abortions Goes To Senate
Austin American Statesman, J. David McSwane, 5.14.15 - Here’s What the 2015 Legislature Has Had To Say About Abortion So Far
Texas Monthly, Dan Solomon, 5.14.15 - Bill Making It Harder For Minors To Get Abortions Heads To House Floor
Houston Press, Michael Barajas, 5.13.15
