“Thank you to Planned Parenthood for their 100% rating. I've been unapologetic in championing women's reproductive rights. It's the toughest decision a woman will ever make. And for a group of males in the legislature or in the Supreme Court to make that decision, I find it reprehensible. I've been very vocal and I'll continue to be vocal in my support of women.”
Oct 11, 2023
“I understand women's rights from a firsthand experience of being the father of two wonderful daughters and working alongside strong women. I’ve been outspoken about reproductive rights and have a 100% voting record to back that up.”
Aug 28, 2023
“In the State Senate, I pushed back against Texas’ extreme abortion ban and fought to protect women’s reproductive rights.”
Jul 25, 2023
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As mayor, I'll keep working to expand access to health care and defend a woman’s right to choose. That’s why Planned Parenthood has named me a “Champion for Women’s Health.”
Jul 25, 2023
John voted against a bill that prevents charter schools from doing business with abortion providers, such as using their sexual education materials.
Apr 5, 2023
John sponsored a bill that creates additional exceptions to the state abortion ban.
Nov 14, 2022
John authored a bill that creates an exception to the current abortion ban if the pregnancy was the result of sexual assault.
Nov 14, 2022
This candidate was endorsed by Planned Parenthood in the 2022 General Assembly Election.
Oct 24, 2022
“As a father of two daughters and as a public servant who believes in women’s right to choose, I am disappointed & angry at the Supreme Court’s decision today. We must take a stand & continue fighting for women’s freedom.#roevwade #abortion #roeoverturned #vote #2022election”
Jun 24, 2022
“My daughters’ generation doesn’t know a time when a woman’s body wasn’t considered her own. It allowed them to be empowered and to make decisions that were best for themselves. Tragically, the next generation of women are not going to know that right. #RoeVsWade #Abortion”
Jun 24, 2022
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“I am honored to be endorsed by @PPTXVotes as a Champion Incumbent. I will always stand up for reproductive healthcare and safe and legal abortion. #txlege”
Feb 12, 2022
“Sarah Weddington and I were freshman state reps in 1973 along with Mickey Leland, Ben Reyes, Gene Green, Senfronia Thompson, Craig Washington and many others. We must protect reproductive choice to honor Sarah’s incredible life and legacy and because it is the right thing to do.”
Dec 30, 2021
John voted against 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 11, 2021
John voted against a bill that restricts the use of abortion-inducing drugs.
Jul 16, 2021
John voted against a bill that creates harsh criminal penalties for providers who perform or aid abortions at all stages of pregnancy.
May 25, 2021
John 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
John 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
John voted against a bill that requires physicians to submit a monthly report on each abortion they perform outside a licensed facility.
Apr 26, 2021
John voted against A bill that prohibits public funds from being used to help people procure an abortion.
Mar 31, 2021
John 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
John 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
John 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
John voted against A bill that bans third trimester abortions, with exceptions, and abortions based on disability.
Mar 30, 2021
John voted against a bill that creates harsh criminal penalties for providers who perform or aid abortions at all stages of pregnancy.
Mar 30, 2021
“Honored to be endorsed by @PPTXVotes. We must stand up against continued attacks on reproductive rights and access to quality health care.”
Feb 3, 2018