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Borris L. Miles

State Senator,
Texas Senate District 13

Democrat

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Borris sponsored a bill that creates additional exceptions to the state abortion ban.

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“Planned Parenthood is hosting a community conversation about Black men's health and their place in the fight for reproductive rights. Norbert Klusmann, Planned Parenthood Federation of America's Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives & Communications, will lead an engaging and empowering conversation with Dr. Wes Bellamy, Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee and community leader Odus Evbagharu about abortion stigma, the ongoing Black maternal mortality crisis, and how you can get involved to make an impact. Learn more about this event here:”

May 14, 2024

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“Today is #InternationalWomensDay, a day we celebrate the achievements of women throughout our community, state, nation and the world, while also raising awareness about gender equality, reproductive rights and violence against women.”

Mar 8, 2024

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“Planned Parenthood health centers provide all people, regardless of income, access to high-quality sexual and reproductive health care and the resources they need. That’s why #ImForPP #TexansNeedPP”

Aug 16, 2023

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“When #SCOTUS overturned Roe v. Wade one year ago, it stripped tens of millions of people of the right to make their own personal medical decisions. I support abortion access, and won’t stop fighting until everyone can make their own healthcare decisions”

Jun 23, 2023

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Voted No on SB 959

Borris voted against a bill that prevents charter schools from doing business with abortion providers, such as using their sexual education materials.

Apr 5, 2023

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Sponsored SB 2454

Borris sponsored a bill that requires a “good faith” belief of a medical emergency for physicians to perform abortions under that exception.

Mar 10, 2023

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Authored SB 122

Borris authored a bill that creates an exception to the current abortion ban if the pregnancy was the result of sexual assault.

Nov 14, 2022

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Sponsored SB 123

Borris sponsored a bill that creates additional exceptions to the state abortion ban.

Nov 14, 2022

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This candidate was endorsed by Planned Parenthood in the 2022 General Assembly Election.

Oct 24, 2022

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“I am honored to receive the @PPTXVotes endorsement. I have been an early and strong advocate for a woman's right to choose, expanding the state's efforts to lower the maternal mortality rates and have always fought to improve preventive health care for all women. Thank you!”

Aug 5, 2022

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Voted No on HB 1280

Borris voted against a bill that creates harsh criminal penalties for providers who perform or aid abortions at all stages of pregnancy.

May 25, 2021

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Voted No on SB 8

Borris voted against a bill that bans all abortions after 6 weeks, and authorizes citizens to enforce it. It includes exceptions only for medical emergencies.

May 13, 2021

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Voted No on SB 1439

Borris voted against a bill that would require an “opt-in” option for physicians, interns, or residents at an educational institute before participating in an elective abortion.

Apr 27, 2021

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Voted No on SB 1146

Borris voted against a bill that requires physicians to submit a monthly report on each abortion they perform outside a licensed facility.

Apr 26, 2021

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Voted No on SB 650

Borris voted against A bill that prohibits public funds from being used to help people procure an abortion.

Mar 31, 2021

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Voted No on SB 9

Borris voted against a bill that creates harsh criminal penalties for providers who perform or aid abortions at all stages of pregnancy.

Mar 30, 2021

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Voted No on SB 802

Borris voted against A bill requiring physicians to confirm that a woman has received a pre-abortion resource access assistance offer prior to performing or inducing an abortion.

Mar 30, 2021

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Voted No on SB 394

Borris voted against a bill that would create a state regulation standard for abortion drugs so the state can have a tracking mechanism for reporting safety impacts.

Mar 30, 2021

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Voted No on SB 1647

Borris voted against A bill requiring perinatal palliative care for pregnant women whose preborn child received a diagnosis of life-threatening disability and bans third trimester abortions except when due to medical emergency.

Mar 30, 2021

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Voted No on SB 1173

Borris voted against A bill that bans third trimester abortions, with exceptions, and abortions based on disability.

Mar 30, 2021

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