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Charles “Doc” Anderson

State Representative,
Texas House District 56

Republican

The proof:

Charles sponsored a bill that bans the distribution of medication abortion drugs and information about abortion, including via the Internet, and authorizes private citizens to enforce it.

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What to do now:

Tell Charles they do not represent you:

This legislator is dangerous. Their position on abortion is completely out of touch: advocating for some of the most extreme abortion bans being considered right now.

What to say:

Call your legislator and make it clear that they are going too far. Try to urge them to walk away from their most extreme positions.

  • Introduce yourself, including your relation to the district.
  • Emphasize your role in the local community.
  • Explain why you do not agree with their position. Personal stories that exemplify the problems these bans would create are helpful.
  • Ask if they will protect the right to an abortion in such cases.
  • If they say no, ask them how they plan to fund more public childcare and maternal healthcare.

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The latest from Charles

“Doc is one of the strongest pro-life advocates in the Texas House. He will always stand up to protect the sanctity of innocent life and end the scourge of abortion.”

Jun 7, 2024

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Sponsored HB 2690

Charles sponsored a bill that bans the distribution of medication abortion drugs and information about abortion, including via the Internet, and authorizes private citizens to enforce it.

Feb 23, 2023

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This candidate was endorsed by Texas Right to Life PAC, a group opposing abortion, in the 2022 General Election.

Oct 25, 2022

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This candidate was endorsed by Texas Alliance for Life, an anti-abortion group, in the 2022 General Election.

Oct 24, 2022

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This candidate was endorsed by the Life PAC, an anti-abortion organization, in the 2022 Primary Election.

May 22, 2022

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Voted Yes on SB 4

Charles voted to pass a bill that bans all medication abortions after 7 weeks. It would also prevent the mailing of medication abortion drugs and add medically unnecessary reporting requirements for providers.

Aug 31, 2021

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Cosponsored SB 4

Charles cosponsored a bill that bans all medication abortions after 7 weeks. It would also prevent the mailing of medication abortion drugs and add medically unnecessary reporting requirements for providers.

Aug 6, 2021

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Sponsored HB 6

Charles sponsored a bill that bans all medication abortions after 7 weeks. It also prevents the mailing of medication abortion drugs and adds reporting requirements for providers.

Aug 6, 2021

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Coauthored HB 6

Charles coauthored a bill that would require abortion complication reporting requirements for a physician who provides an abortion-inducing drug.

Jul 8, 2021

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Voted Yes on HB 1280

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

May 6, 2021

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Voted Yes on SB 8

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

May 6, 2021

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Coauthored HB 1515

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

Mar 12, 2021

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Cosponsored SB 8

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

Mar 11, 2021

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Sponsored SB 1647

Charles sponsored 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 11, 2021

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Sponsored HB 3760

Charles sponsored 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 11, 2021

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Sponsored SB 1173

Charles sponsored a bill that bans third trimester abortions, with exceptions, and abortions based on disability.

Mar 8, 2021

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Sponsored HB 3218

Charles sponsored a bill that would prohibit abortion after 20 weeks when a fetus has a severe abnormality and create a penalty for physicians who perform such abortions.

Mar 8, 2021

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Sponsored HB 2337

Charles sponsored a bill that prohibits a person from providing an abortion drug without satisfying informed consent and physician reporting requirements.

Feb 25, 2021

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Sponsored HB 2313

Charles sponsored 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.

Feb 25, 2021

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Sponsored HB 1291

Charles sponsored a bill that requires notices to hospital and healthcare facility staff that they are not required to participate in abortion procedures.

Jan 22, 2021

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Sponsored SB 394

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

Jan 22, 2021

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Coauthored HB 1280

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

Jan 22, 2021

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Sponsored HB 1173

Charles sponsored a bill that restricts public funding for logistical support for an individual obtaining an abortion.

Jan 19, 2021

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