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Tan Parker

State Senator,
Texas Senate District 12

Republican

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Tan 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.

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The latest from Tan

“Protecting our most vulnerable is pro-life in action, and I will always fight to defend the ability to live! #txlege”

May 25, 2024

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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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Voted Yes on SB 959

Tan voted to pass 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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“While radical Democrats in Congress are willing to stand by, refusing to help innocent babies born alive following an attempted abortion, Texas is continuing to build on our strong culture of life, defending those yet to be born. #TexasIsProLife #txlege”

Jan 11, 2023

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This candidate was endorsed by Texas Right to Life PAC, a group opposing abortion, in the 2022 General Election.

Oct 25, 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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“For decades, Texans worked to create and uphold a culture of life in our state, saving countless innocents from abortion.”

Sep 21, 2022

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“The Left tried to define Pregnancy Resource centers as misinformation & suppress them in search results. 2 terrible truths—the Left defines anything they disagree with as misinformation & they want to promote abortion over adoption.”

Jul 15, 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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47 municipalities across Texas have declared themselves “sanctuary cities for the unborn.” Texas is leading the charge in protecting life, because ALL Texans have the right to live.

Apr 6, 2022

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“Several pro-life candidates backed by Texas Right to Life won their primary races”

Mar 18, 2022

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“Today, Americans will #MarchForLife in cities across the country, defending the most innocent and vulnerable - unborn babies who deserve to live. That's why we passed the #Heartbeat law in Texas. Let's all pray for an end to abortion. #ProLife”

Jan 21, 2022

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“This morning, #SCOTUS allowed the Texas #ProLife law that protects the unborn to remain in place, while legal challenges are underway. That means that at-risk unborn children will continue to be saved across Texas. We uphold a culture of life.”

Dec 10, 2021

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“The Supreme Court hears arguments on Mississippi’s ban on most abortions this morning. My prayer is that they uphold the right to life for every unborn child. Too many have been lost to abortion - it's time we build a culture of life in America. #ProLife”

Dec 1, 2021

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“When a heartbeat is detected the baby is protected! In the Texas Legislature, we passed the Heartbeat Law during this session to protect every child with a detectable heartbeat from being killed by abortion. Proud we passed the strongest #ProLife law in America.”

Nov 4, 2021

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“Late Friday night, the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals issued an administrative stay, allowing the Texas #Heartbeat Act to go back into effect and save babies from abortion once again. Texas will fight back against these attacks on our #ProLife values.”

Oct 9, 2021

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“This week, an Obama-appointed federal judge blocked the Texas #Heartbeat Act that protects the precious lives of unborn babies statewide. This is absolutely wrong! Texas stands strong for the sanctity of life and will keep fighting for the unborn. #ProLife”

Oct 8, 2021

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“When a heartbeat is detected the baby is protected! At midnight, the Heartbeat Law went into effect in Texas. Now, every child with a detectable heartbeat is legally protected from being killed by abortion.”

Sep 1, 2021

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Voted Yes on SB 4

Tan 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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Sponsored HB 6

Tan 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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Cosponsored SB 4

Tan 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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Coauthored HB 6

Tan 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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Voted Yes on HB 1280

Tan 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

Tan 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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“These Pro-Life bills all work to protect and uphold the value of life - a gift given to each of us by our Creator. I will always work to defend life in all I do.”

Mar 19, 2021

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Coauthored HB 1515

Tan coauthored 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

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

Mar 12, 2021

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Cosponsored SB 8

Tan cosponsored 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 1647

Tan 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

Tan 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 1173

Tan 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

Tan 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

Tan 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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Coauthored HB 1280

Tan 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 HB 1291

Tan sponsored a bill that requires notices to hospital and healthcare facility staff that they are not required to participate in abortion procedures.

Jan 22, 2021

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Sponsored SB 394

Tan 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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“Today, we join together as a Nation to recognize the gift of every precious human life. But we must always remember that being #prolife extends beyond the unborn and encompasses every stage. #txlege”

Jan 22, 2021

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“Thank you, @LifePACTX!! The fight to protect every human life from abortion is the human rights issue of our time. I will always #Stand4Life.”

Oct 10, 2020

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