Support HB 109: CHIP

On Friday HB 109

will be heard in the Senate Finance Committee. We fully support this bill which restores CHIP and provides health coverage for thousands of Texas children. We encourage people to call members of the committee to express their support of HB 109.

Support SB 785: Abortion Reporting

This bill is set on the House Calendar for Friday, May 18 and would require abortion providers to submit a report for every abortion performed. The TCC supports this bill because it would serve as a way to record the number of abortions in Texas which would help the state compile more accurate statistics about abortion.

Support SB 920: Ultra Sounds Prior to Abortions

This bill is also set on the House Calendar for Friday, May 18 and it would require that women who wish to have an abortion receive an ultrasound of the unborn child. The TCC supports this bill because it provides the mother with more information about her unborn child and may help the mother realize the humanity of her unborn child and choose life.

Support SB 439: Advance Directives

We have worked hard with members of the legislature and our partners in Catholic healthcare and pro-life ministries to improve the Texas Advance Directives Act. The House Public Health Committee has passed out a new version of SB 439 and we continue to support this bill. Please let your House Member know that this bill improves the current law and protects patients, families, and physicans.