BREAKING: Gov. Abbott Speaks & 200,000+ Babies Saved From Abortion – Why We March

Austin, TX – January 23, 2026: Today is the National March for Life in D.C.. Since the Texas Heartbeat Law took effect and Roe v. Wade court case was overturned, an estimated over 200,000 babies have been saved from abortion in Texas. Since January 1974, The March for Life in Washington, D.C. has made an impact across the nation with over 100,000 people marching, including Jonathan Saenz, President & Attorney for Texas Values. Vice President J.D. Vance is a confirmed speaker for the national March for Life, along with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, and many other notable pro-life leaders. 

Tomorrow, Texas Values will join other pro-life leaders on the stage at the Texas Rally for Life as part of their host committee. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is scheduled to speak at the Texas Rally For Life along with Bishop Daniel Garcia of the Austin Diocese for the Texas Catholic church.

Jonathan Saenz, President and Attorney for Texas Values, released the following statement:

“In Texas, we make it clear that life begins at conception as we place priority in saving babies and mothers from harm that leads to death. As we march for life this weekend, we honor life. This is why we march; because we value the life of the mother and the baby.”

Texas Values continues to be the leading voice for pro-life legislation in Texas; including leading every phase of the passage of the Texas Heartbeat Law, and more recently, The Woman and Child Protection Act/Chemical Abortion Ban and a law banning taxpayer funds for abortion logistics. For pro-life resources in the state of Texas, visit LoveThemBothTexas.com.

Members of Texas Values law and policy team are available for comment. Contact Ashley at media@txvalues.org or 737-314-2450 (m) to schedule an interview. 

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Texas Values is the largest statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to standing for faith, family, and freedom in Texas. More information is available at txvalues.org, texasheartbeatlaw.com, and LoveThemBothTexas.com.