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This candidate was endorsed by Planned Parenthood Texas Votes in the 2024 General Election.
Nov 1, 2024
A federal abortion travel ban? JD Vance is “sympathetic” to the idea. This is the same kind of crazy Big Govt control over women that I filed a bill to stop local governments from doing in Texas (SB 45 in 88(4)). Do not let this man into the White House.
Jul 29, 2024
“Supreme Court unanimously rejects rogue judges attempt to eliminate access to medication abortion. Its a rare event where, by upholding the rule of law, SCOTUS delivers a victory to women's reproductive freedom and a defeat to big-government.”
Jun 13, 2024
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“Supreme Court unanimously rejects rogue judges attempt to eliminate access to medication abortion. Its a rare event where, by upholding the rule of law, SCOTUS delivers a victory to women's reproductive freedom and a defeat to big-government.”
Jun 13, 2024
“Our revolt against the stupid travel bans is winning. The two most recent cities to consider it have voted it down. I will again be re-filing my bill to prohibit Texas cities and counties from enacting these unconstitutional, big-government, unthinkably invasive attacks on women's rights to travel for any purpose, including to seek an abortion out of state. #TXLege #SD16”
Jun 12, 2024
“This is disturbing. Yes, I will be refiling my bill to prohibit abortion travel bans next session.”
May 6, 2024
Senator Johnson calls Republicans' anti-abortion attacks "reckless." That's why he has been leading the charge in the Texas Senate to protect women's right to health care.
Feb 6, 2024
As between Senator Johnson and his opponent: "I'm the only one who has voted against all of the attacks on abortion rights." Yes, he has. She hasn't.
Feb 6, 2024
“It is not surprising that women are leaving Texas, and women are refusing to move to Texas, because of our state’s cruel and regressive laws on abortion and reproductive healthcare.”
Jan 26, 2024
“This is revolting. 82 out of 83 House Republicans voted for the abortion ban. 18 out of 18 Senate Republicans voted for it. What will it take?”
Jan 24, 2024
“Having enacted a virtually total ban on abortion, what more damage could they do? Now various cities and counties are joining the Big Orwellian Government movement, deputizing citizens to persecute fellow citizens for helping women leave Texas to receive abortion care.”
Jan 22, 2024
“I filed bills last year to block the abortion travel bans and to protect people who assist women in leaving the state for care. Meanwhile, I support Congressional action to codify reproductive rights. The paradigm in Roe, as shaped by a half-century of common law and cultural development, provides the most logical point of reference.”
Jan 22, 2024
In November, state Sen. Nathan Johnson, a Dallas Democrat, introduced Senate Bill 45, which would prohibit abortion travel bans. Johnson said, “this is a flagrant infringement upon the constitutional right to interstate travel. It’s a pernicious Big Government acting at the local level.”
Dec 13, 2023
Republicans in the Legislature, the Attorney General, and now the courts, all turning their backs on women in dire circumstances. Their abortion ban is cruel and unthinking. That’s one reason I filed Senate Bill 45 during the most recent special session, to block the absurd “abortion travel bans” that aim to stop women like Kate Cox from leaving the state to get the care they need. Read more:
Dec 12, 2023
Abortion travel bans are emblematic of “about the most invasive government” that Johnson can envision. “This is big, Orwellian government bubbling up at the local level, and we’ve got to shut it down before it takes over,” he said. “This is not tolerable.”
Dec 7, 2023
Democratic Texas state senator Nathan Johnson filed a bill on Monday to block the enforcement of local abortion travel bans, which prevent abortion-seekers from getting abortions out of state. Read the full article by @KhayaHimmelman:
Nov 22, 2023
“The state of Texas has already outlawed abortion. What could be driving the state to sue Planned Parenthood under yet another bogus theory? A desire to deny Texans access to birth control, cancer screenings, and other preventive care? Although this judge’s record affords little basis for hope, I cannot help but hope for reason and law, not right wing judicial activism, to prevail. For decades, #PlannedParenthood providers have served Texans as the most reliable and in many cases the only source of affordable, quality health care. #TXLege @PPGreaterTX”
Aug 15, 2023
“Grateful to the over 800 @PPGreaterTX supporters from all over Texas who gathered at the state Capitol to advocate for access to affordable, lifesaving, and preventive reproductive health care. To learn more, visit #TXLege #CARENoMatterWhat #TexansNeedPlannedParenthood”
Apr 17, 2023
Nathan voted against a bill that prevents charter schools from doing business with abortion providers, such as using their sexual education materials.
Apr 5, 2023
Nathan sponsored a bill that exempts out-of-state travel assistance from the restriction on providing assistance to individuals obtaining abortion.
Feb 28, 2023
Nathan sponsored a bill prohibiting civil action against any individual who assists another in traveling outside of the state to obtain an abortion.
Dec 16, 2022
Nathan 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
Nathan sponsored a bill authorizing physicians to provide abortion-inducing drugs.
Nov 14, 2022
Nathan sponsored a bill protecting pregnant individuals from criminal, civil, or administrative liability for seeking or receiving an abortion.
Nov 14, 2022
1/2 The abortion ban is not merely a “single issue voter” vote. It’s more than that. We’re not talking about access at 24 wks or 18 wks, or onerous procedures that burden the rights of women to end a pregnancy. We’re talking about the overall character of the government.
Oct 26, 2022
This candidate was endorsed by Planned Parenthood in the 2022 General Assembly Election.
Oct 24, 2022
“I’ll do what I can to get my fellow state elected leaders to un-bend their bent for state control over city government, and to prevent them from following Louisiana’s spiteful lead over city abortion resolutions.”
Aug 23, 2022
Nathan 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
Nathan voted against a bill that creates harsh criminal penalties for providers who perform or aid abortions at all stages of pregnancy.
May 25, 2021
Nathan 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
Nathan 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
Nathan voted against a bill that requires physicians to submit a monthly report on each abortion they perform outside a licensed facility.
Apr 26, 2021
Nathan voted against A bill that prohibits public funds from being used to help people procure an abortion.
Mar 31, 2021
Nathan voted against A bill that bans third trimester abortions, with exceptions, and abortions based on disability.
Mar 30, 2021
Nathan voted against a bill that creates harsh criminal penalties for providers who perform or aid abortions at all stages of pregnancy.
Mar 30, 2021
Nathan 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
Nathan 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
Nathan 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