Bill Text: TX HR171 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Introduced

Texas House Resolution 171 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Commemorating the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade and recognizing the critical importance of continued access to a safe and legal abortion.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2013-02-18 - Referred to State Affairs [HR171 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR171-Introduced.html

	83R5479 CBE-F

	By: Farrar	H.R. No. 171



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, On January 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court decision
	in Roe v. Wade confirmed that the constitution protects every
	woman's ability to make her own personal medical decisions, without
	the interference of politicians; and
	WHEREAS, Reproductive health is a vital component of women's
	overall health, and reproductive freedom is equally vital to
	women's safety and well-being; and
	WHEREAS, Women need access to a range of safe, affordable
	reproductive health care services throughout life, including
	cancer and sexually transmitted infection screenings,
	contraceptive services, abortion care, prenatal care, and labor and
	delivery services; and
	WHEREAS, The federal government recognizes that health care
	is essential to protect the ability of individuals to fully
	participate in their family, community, and society, and in order
	to support people in achieving that goal, the government partially
	or fully subsidizes health insurance and health care services for
	individuals who meet certain eligibility criteria; and
	WHEREAS, It is the public health goal of the State of Texas to
	enhance the health of all citizens, including women of all ages, and
	to strengthen individuals and families by encouraging and promoting
	access to comprehensive family planning services; and
	WHEREAS, For 40 years, Roe v. Wade has established women's
	rights to make medical choices for themselves and has strengthened
	the ability of women's doctors to make medical decisions based on
	their best judgment; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
	Legislature hereby commemorate the 40th anniversary of the landmark
	U.S. Supreme Court decision of Roe v. Wade and recognize the
	critical importance of continued access to a safe and legal
	abortion.