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Ernest Bailes

State Representative,
Texas House District 18

Republican

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

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This candidate was endorsed by the Life PAC, an anti-abortion organization, in the 2024 Primary Election.

Apr 22, 2024

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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

Ernest 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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Voted Yes on SB 8

Ernest 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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Voted Yes on HB 1280

Ernest 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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Coauthored HB 1515

Ernest 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

Ernest 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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Coauthored HB 1280

Ernest 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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“Proud and honored to stand on the Capitol steps yesterday alongside Governor Abbott, Senator Schwertner, and other legislators who have fought this last session to pass the strongest Pro-Life legislation to date in Texas.”

Jan 28, 2018

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“I am grateful to have the support of @TXAlliance4Life. I pledge to protect the unborn & be their voice.”

Apr 11, 2016

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“Honored to be your pro-life candidate in #HD18. Thank you Life PAC for your endorsement.”

Mar 12, 2016

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“Thank you @GregAbbott_TX for leading the fight for life and protecting the unborn.”

Oct 19, 2015

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