This page is updated as of January 2025.
Royce voted against a bill that prevents charter schools from doing business with abortion providers, such as using their sexual education materials.
Apr 5, 2023
Royce authored a bill that creates an exception to the current abortion ban if the pregnancy was the result of sexual assault.
Nov 14, 2022
Royce sponsored a bill that creates additional exceptions to the state abortion ban.
Nov 14, 2022
“For years, I have championed a woman’s right to make her own health choices, inclusive of her reproductive rights. In the coming Legislative Session, I will do everything possible to fight for Texas women and their reproductive rights.”
Jun 24, 2022
“With the passage of SB8, Texas has now separated itself from other staunch, pro-life states to have unquestionably the most restrictive law on still legal abortion in America; a law many say now places Roe v. Wade on life support. The shockwaves have become tidal, as women, pro-choice advocates, the courts and even big business try to chart the steps that lie ahead.”
Sep 20, 2021
Royce 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
Royce voted against a bill that creates harsh criminal penalties for providers who perform or aid abortions at all stages of pregnancy.
May 25, 2021
Royce 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
Royce 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
Royce voted against a bill that requires physicians to submit a monthly report on each abortion they perform outside a licensed facility.
Apr 26, 2021
Royce voted against a bill that prohibits public funds from being used to help people procure an abortion.
Mar 31, 2021
Royce voted against a bill that creates harsh criminal penalties for providers who perform or aid abortions at all stages of pregnancy.
Mar 30, 2021
Royce voted against a bill that bans third trimester abortions, with exceptions, and abortions based on disability.
Mar 30, 2021
Royce 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
Royce 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
Royce 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