Texas Gov. Greg Abbott knows the baseless $1.8 billion lawsuit brought by an anonymous anti-abortion radical and backed by Texas politicians could shut down Planned Parenthood health centers and harm patients.

That's why this isn't just another legal fight: It's a politically motivated move that will affect real people — their lives, their health, their futures. If this meritless lawsuit shuts down Planned Parenthood, many of the thousands of Texans who rely on high-quality, affordable care at Planned Parenthood health centers would have nowhere to go.

Learn how patients like Jessica have experienced the lifesaving services Planned Parenthood health centers provide:

"A male doctor I was seeing for pap smears told me that receiving an abnormal pap is typical and that I should not be alarmed. After talking with other women, I reached out to Planned Parenthood. I received a pap at Planned Parenthood and when it came back abnormal, a biopsy was done, and it was detected that I had pre-cancerous cells. A freezing procedure was performed, and, for two years, I went back to Planned Parenthood every three to six months for cancer screenings. Planned Parenthood is the reason why I am alive today. Planned Parenthood is not just about abortion, it's about women getting their personal needs met. It's education for young people. They are not taking away rights from parents, I was open with my parents and have always told my daughter she can always call on Planned Parenthood. They know the resources we need. I'm glad Planned Parenthood is there for people who need it, for financial reasons or anything else. In all my years working with young women's groups, I mention this story so that other women who are in college can gain the support and education that PP offers. If this resource is taken away, what happens to our women? If it wasn't for Planned Parenthood, the last 50 years of my life may have been very different or I may not be alive today. This nearly two billion dollar lawsuit is a smear campaign. It is horrible. It's a shame that things that are benefitting women are being attacked. Taking away Planned Parenthood takes away the opportunity for people to make their own decisions. I believe in opportunity for everyone, regardless of color or gender. You have a right to have the opportunity to do the things you want to do in life."

While Gov. Abbott and his allies are busy playing politics with people's lives, we'll continue fighting for patients like Jessica — and we need you with us. Add your name and say: "I'm For Planned Parenthood."