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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...
Survey Results: Texas Courthouses Ill-Equipped to Handle Constitutionally Required Judicial Bypass Process for Minors
Survey Results: Texas Courthouses Ill-Equipped to Handle Constitutionally Required Judicial Bypass Process for Minors FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 24, 2015 For media interviews, contact: Susan Hays, (214) 557-4819 For additional information and copy of survey,...
Survey Results: Texas Courthouses Ill-Equipped to Handle Constitutionally Required Judicial Bypass Process for Minors
Full Report: Texas Courthouses Ill-Equipped to Handle Constitutionally Required Judicial Bypass Process for Minors District Clerk Call-Around Full Report March 23, 2015 Legal background. Parental involvement laws began going into effect soon after the passage...