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Shelby Slawson

State Representative,
Texas House District 59

Republican

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Shelby authored a bill that bans all abortions after 6 weeks, and authorizes citizens to enforce it. It includes exceptions only for medical emergencies.

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This candidate was endorsed by the Life PAC, an anti-abortion organization, in the 2024 Primary Election.

Apr 22, 2024

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Sponsored HB 61

Shelby sponsored a bill that restricts public funding for logistical support for an individual obtaining an abortion.

Nov 14, 2022

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This candidate was endorsed by Texas Alliance for Life, an anti-abortion group, in the 2022 General Election.

Oct 24, 2022

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This candidate was endorsed by the Life PAC, an anti-abortion organization, in the 2022 Primary Election.

May 22, 2022

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“Rep @StephanieKlick is tremendous prolife advocate. Joint auth of #TexasHeartbeatAct and #HumanLifeProtectionAct, she was also a powerful, prayerful mentor to this freshman, helping move huge life-saving legislation thru to passage w/focus on loving both moms & babies. #txlege”

May 20, 2022

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“Same day #TexasHouse passed #TexasHeartbeatAct we also passed Rep @VoteGiovanni’s & Sen @AngelaPaxtonTX’s trigger ban (HB1280) which takes effect upon USSC overturning Roe. Praying this draft becomes a strong final opinion & Texas once again protects all unborn LIFE! #txlege”

May 2, 2022

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“Recently released data from @TexasHHSC shows the #TexasHeartbeatAct is saving innocent unborn lives. #SB8 #txlege #prolife”

Feb 15, 2022

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“Heartbeats detected = innocent unborn lives protected… again #txlege #TexasHeartbeatAct”

Oct 8, 2021

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Voted Yes on SB 4

Shelby voted to pass 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 31, 2021

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Cosponsored SB 4

Shelby cosponsored 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 6, 2021

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Sponsored HB 6

Shelby sponsored a bill that bans all medication abortions after 7 weeks. It also prevents the mailing of medication abortion drugs and adds reporting requirements for providers.

Aug 6, 2021

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Coauthored HB 6

Shelby coauthored a bill that would require abortion complication reporting requirements for a physician who provides an abortion-inducing drug.

Jul 8, 2021

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“Texas: when a heartbeat is detected, that innocent unborn life is protected!! #prolife #TexasHeartbeatAct #txlege”

May 19, 2021

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Voted Yes on HB 1280

Shelby voted to pass 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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Voted Yes on SB 8

Shelby voted to pass 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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Authored HB 1515

Shelby authored a bill that bans all abortions after 6 weeks, and authorizes citizens to enforce it. It includes exceptions only for medical emergencies.

Mar 12, 2021

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Sponsored HB 4527

Shelby sponsored a bill requiring peace officers to be trained in laws related to forced abortions.

Mar 12, 2021

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Sponsored SB 1647

Shelby sponsored 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 11, 2021

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Sponsored HB 3760

Shelby sponsored 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 11, 2021

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Sponsored SB 8

Shelby sponsored a bill that bans all abortions after 6 weeks, and authorizes citizens to enforce it. It includes exceptions only for medical emergencies.

Mar 11, 2021

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Sponsored SB 1173

Shelby sponsored a bill that bans third trimester abortions, with exceptions, and abortions based on disability.

Mar 8, 2021

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Sponsored HB 3218

Shelby sponsored a bill that would prohibit abortion after 20 weeks when a fetus has a severe abnormality and create a penalty for physicians who perform such abortions.

Mar 8, 2021

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Sponsored HB 2337

Shelby sponsored a bill that prohibits a person from providing an abortion drug without satisfying informed consent and physician reporting requirements.

Feb 25, 2021

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Sponsored SB 650

Shelby sponsored a bill that prohibits public funds from being used to help people procure an abortion.

Feb 10, 2021

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“We are pledged to a vigorous fight for pro-life issues this session & will be filing and joining w/colleagues on other bills to protect every life & end abortion. [3/3]”

Jan 29, 2021

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Sponsored HJR 80

Shelby sponsored a House Joint Resolution proposing a constitutional amendment clarifying that the Texas Constittion does not protect the right to abortion.

Jan 29, 2021

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“We resolutely believe in sanctity & purposefulness of every life woven into being by our Creator. On this day observing #MarchForLife, we filed HJR80, proposing constitutional amendment clarifying no right to abortion in TX constitution. [1/3] #prolife #txlege”

Jan 29, 2021

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“Upon overturning of Roe, prolife statutes would be subject to state court interpretations & possibility of inventing ‘right’ to destroy unborn life. HJR80 amd makes unequivocally clear no such constitutional right in TX, nor any requirement to spend public money on abortion.[2/3]”

Jan 29, 2021

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Texas Monthly thinks we’re bringing “more vigor” to the #prolife fight for innocent, unborn lives. Why yes, YES WE ARE. #courageousconservatives #txlege @TXGOPCaucus #87thTexasLege

Jan 26, 2021

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Coauthored HB 1280

Shelby coauthored a bill that creates harsh criminal penalties for providers who perform or aid abortions at all stages of pregnancy.

Jan 22, 2021

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Sponsored SB 394

Shelby sponsored a bill that would create a state regulation standard for abortion drugs so the state can have a tracking mechanism for reporting safety impacts.

Jan 22, 2021

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Sponsored HB 1173

Shelby sponsored a bill that restricts public funding for logistical support for an individual obtaining an abortion.

Jan 19, 2021

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Sponsored HB 1165

Shelby sponsored a bill that requires physicians to check for a fetal heartbeat and bans abortions if a fetal heartbeat is detected, except for medical emergency.

Jan 19, 2021

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“Austin defunding police by 1/3 is irresponsible, but diverting police funding to abortion access programs? Abhorrent.”

Aug 13, 2020

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This candidate was endorsed by Texas Alliance for Life, an anti-abortion group, in the 2024 General Election.

This candidate was endorsed by Texas Alliance for Life, an anti-abortion group, in the 2024 General Election.