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Penny Morales Shaw

State Representative,
Texas House District 148

Democrat

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Penny sponsored a bill removing abortion restrictions.

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The latest from Penny

This candidate was endorsed by Planned Parenthood Texas Votes in the 2024 General Election.

Nov 1, 2024

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Sponsored HB 5087

Penny sponsored a bill that repeals the 7 week ban on medication abortion. It also reduces the abortion complication reporting requirement and eliminates certain actions that a physician has to take before performing an abortion.

Mar 10, 2023

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Sponsored HB 2215

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

Feb 13, 2023

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Sponsored HB 979

Penny sponsored a bill that creates an additional exception to the state abortion ban and prevents the prosecution of pregnant patients for receiving an abortion. It also repeals pre-Roe laws banning abortion.

Dec 12, 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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Voted No on SB 8

Penny 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 6, 2021

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Voted No on HB 1280

Penny voted against 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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Sponsored HB 4389

Penny sponsored a bill removing abortion restrictions.

Mar 12, 2021

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