Tag Archives: sb 7

Tx Special Session-Day 18: Showdown on Planned Parenthood, Rainy Day Fund

June 17, 2011
Topic: Update
As the week ends and we pass the half way point of the 30 days allowed for a Special Session, two unresolved issues we’re following closely...

House Votes in Favor of SB 7 to Defund Planned Parenthood

June 9, 2011
Topic: Update
Texas House Votes in Favor of SB 7 to Defund Planned Parenthood! Two other pro-life amendments were also added.   An amendment by Rep. Zedler was...

SB 7, With Defund Planned Parenthood Provisions, Being Debated on House Floor

June 8, 2011
Topic: Update
Update: SB 7 passes, final vote is tomorrow 4:00 p.m. Rep. Christian lays out his amendment preventing hospital districts from using property tax dollars to pay for...

Chance to Defund Planned Parenthood Tomorrow

June 7, 2011
Topic: Update
The Texas special session continues.  Senate Bill 7 (SB 7) contains pro-life provisions under which Planned Parenthood stands to lose at least $17 million per year...

Texas Special Session: Day 3 – Hearings Have Begun, Planned Parenthood on the Ropes

June 2, 2011
Topic: Update
The Texas House and Senate are holding hearings today on budget, education, and healthcare issues, and congressional redistricting. SB 7 gives us another opportunity to finish the...