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Will Metcalf

State Representative,
Texas House District 16

Republican

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Will cosponsored 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 2690

Will sponsored a bill that bans the distribution of medication abortion drugs and information about abortion, including via the Internet, and authorizes private citizens to enforce it.

Feb 23, 2023

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Sponsored HB 787

Will sponsored a bill prohibiting business entities from receiving tax incentives if they assist employees in obtianing abortions.

Nov 22, 2022

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Sponsored HB 61

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

May 22, 2022

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“Today is a monumental day for the pro-life movement. In a 5-4 decision last night, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld Texas' new Heartbeat law—which outlaws any abortion upon the detection of a fetal heartbeat.”

Sep 2, 2021

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“I was proud to cosponsor SB 8 during the 87th regular session which will now save the lives of countless babies. Biden is livid about the ruling when he & everyone in America should be celebrating. This Texas law will be a new model for the nation. What a great day for life!”

Sep 2, 2021

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I am proud to co-sponsor SB 4 to crackdown on unsafe "mail order" abortions and increase the reporting requirements for complications resulting from all types of abortion. I proud to see this bill on its way to Governor Abbott’s desk!

Aug 31, 2021

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Voted Yes on SB 4

Will 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 191

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

Aug 19, 2021

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Cosponsored SB 4

Will 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

Will 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

Will 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 SB 8

Will 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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Voted Yes on HB 1280

Will 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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Coauthored HB 1515

Will 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 3760

Will 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 1647

Will 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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Cosponsored SB 8

Will 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 HB 3218

Will 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 SB 1173

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

Mar 8, 2021

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Sponsored HB 2313

Will sponsored 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.

Feb 25, 2021

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Sponsored HB 2337

Will 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 802

Will sponsored 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.

Feb 25, 2021

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Coauthored HB 1280

Will 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

Will 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

Will 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

Will 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

Will 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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Sponsored HB 69

Will sponsored a bill banning abortion after 12 weeks post-fertilization.

Nov 9, 2020

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“Closing a loophole in Texas law that allowed cities & counties to partner with abortion providers was one of my proudest moments this past session. Taxpayers should never be forced to foot the bill for this heinous practice and we must do all we can to defend the unborn. #ProLife”

Nov 13, 2019

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“During this special session, we have enacted significant reforms and strong pro-life measures #txlege”

Aug 18, 2017

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