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Press Coverage of HB 3994
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...
Gov. Abbott Signs Dangerous Judicial Bypass Bill Into Law
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 12, 2015 For media interviews, contact:= Tina Hester, (512) 450-4899 Susan Hays, (214) 557-4819 Governor Abbott Signs Onerous Judicial Bypass Bill Targeting Abused and Neglected Teens; Jane’s Due Process Considers Legal Action ...
Op Ed from our Executive Director, Tina Hester
Op Ed from our Executive Director, Tina Hester Sometime before the veto period ends on Father’s Day, Gov. Greg Abbott is almost certain to sign into law a bill affecting a minor’s ability to have an abortion without a parent’s permission. Abbott’s aides may...
Effects of HB 3994
After hours of contentious debate each in the House and the Senate, House Bill 3994 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 12, 2015. The law, which went into effect on January 1, 2016, makes the judicial bypass safety net inaccessible for most Texas...
Senate passes HB 3994, makes judicial bypass inaccessible for most
PRESS RELEASE May 25, 2015 For media interviews, contact: Tina Hester, (512) 450-4899 Susan Hays, (214) 557-4819 Senate Approves Onerous Judicial Bypass Bill Targeting Abused and Neglected Teens; Jane’s Due Process considers legal action if signed by Governor...
What exactly does HB 3994 do?
What exactly does HB 3994 do? After four hours of contentious debate, the Texas House of Representatives passed House Bill 3994 this week. HB 3994 would make the judicial bypass safety net inaccessible for most Texas teens, creating a de facto ban on abortion for...
Texas legislators are hurting abused & neglected pregnant teens
Texas Legislators are Hurting Abused & Neglected Pregnant Teens By Emily Rooke-Ley I remember my first time answering the hotline for Jane’s Due Process. Holding back tears, I listened anxiously to a young woman explain her home life and her pregnancy,...
Check out our 2014 Impact Report!
View our 2014 Impact Report! 2014 was a tough year. With the implementation of House Bill 2, along with the severe family planning cuts from 2011, many young women in Texas were hit hard--unable to access contraception or abortion services. At Jane's Due...
2014 Impact Report
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HB 3994 Fact Sheet
HB 3994 (Judicial Bypass): Rep. Geanie Morrison HB 3994 contains unconstitutional modifications to the judicial bypass for abortion procedure compromising confidentiality, impeding expeditiousness, and creating a new procedure that will function as an impermissible...