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José Menéndez

State Senator,
Texas Senate District 26

Democrat

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

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The latest from José

“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

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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

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Voted No on SB 959

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

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Authored SB 122

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

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Sponsored SB 123

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

Nov 14, 2022

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Sponsored SB 227

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

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

Oct 24, 2022

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“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

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“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

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Voted No on HB 1280

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

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Voted No on SB 8

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

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Voted No on SB 1439

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

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Voted No on SB 1146

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

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Voted No on SB 650

José 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 1173

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

Mar 30, 2021

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Voted No on SB 802

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

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Voted No on SB 394

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

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Voted No on SB 1647

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

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Voted No on SB 9

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

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