“26K+ rape/incest related pregnancies since abortion ban. Leadership’s drastic measures further traumatizing those horrible abuses. Women suffering from life-endangering complications in desired pregnancies, fleeing TX for medical care. Disgrace for all Texans. We must do better.”
Jan 25, 2024
This afternoon we are offering amendments on #SB2381 to improve Senator Paxton’s bill regarding pregnancy resources for expecting mothers. First would ensure there are resources on kinship care & Safe Haven laws on the website. Second, we want to prevent coercive & persuasive language. Lastly, we want to strike mentions of “abortion pill reversal” in medical procedures. #txlege
Apr 20, 2023
José voted against a bill that prevents charter schools from doing business with abortion providers, such as using their sexual education materials.
Apr 5, 2023
José authored a bill that creates an exception to the current abortion ban if the pregnancy was the result of sexual assault.
Nov 14, 2022
José sponsored a bill that creates additional exceptions to the state abortion ban.
Nov 14, 2022
José sponsored a bill that prevents the prosecution of pregnant individuals who receive an abortion, as the current law only prevents the prosecution of women. It also repeals pre-Roe laws banning abortion.
Nov 14, 2022
This candidate was endorsed by Planned Parenthood in the 2022 General Assembly Election.
Oct 24, 2022
“102 years ago today, the 19th amendment granted women the right to vote. It did not recognize all women & today, on #WomensEqualityDay, we are still fighting for full equality for women. We will continue to work for true equality, including protecting reproductive healthcare.”
Aug 26, 2022
“Today is the 49th anniversary of #RoeVWade, the case before the Supreme Court of the United States that guaranteed abortion access as a constitutional right. 49 years ago the SCOTUS understood the importance of having a woman’s right to choose be the law of the land!”
Jan 22, 2022
José voted against a bill that creates harsh criminal penalties for providers who perform or aid abortions at all stages of pregnancy.
May 25, 2021
José 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
José 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
José voted against a bill that requires physicians to submit a monthly report on each abortion they perform outside a licensed facility.
Apr 26, 2021
José voted against A bill that prohibits public funds from being used to help people procure an abortion.
Mar 31, 2021
José voted against A bill that bans third trimester abortions, with exceptions, and abortions based on disability.
Mar 30, 2021
José 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
José 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
José 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
José voted against a bill that creates harsh criminal penalties for providers who perform or aid abortions at all stages of pregnancy.
Mar 30, 2021