Republican Party of Texas Statement on Leaked Supreme Court
Opinion Overturning Roe v Wade

The Republican Party of Texas (RPT) released the following
statement regarding the leaked draft decision of the Dobbs vs
Jackson Women's Health Organization case that would overturn Roe
v Wade and Casey v Planned Parenthood, thereby making the
legality of abortion a state issue.

A leak of this nature has never happened before in the history of
the Supreme Court and should be taken very seriously. Whether the
intent was to influence the outcome of the case or prompt a
legislative response, this leak is damaging to the independence
of the judiciary, the integrity of the Court and the rule of law.
It should be investigated by the FBI and those responsible should
be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

When Roe is overturned, the voters of each state will have the
ability to decide if abortion is legal where they live and under
what conditions. The RPT platform calls for the reversal of Roe v
Wade and the abolition of abortion. To this end, it was a
legislative priority of the Republican Party of Texas for the
87th Texas Legislative Session to abolish abortion, and we
supported 11 bills on the subject.

One of the most significant was HB1280, proposed by Rep. Giovanni
Capriglione and Sen. Angela Paxton and signed into law by Gov.
Abbott, which would prohibit abortion in Texas when the Supreme
Court overrules, wholly or partly, Roe v. Wade. As a result, if
the leaked decision is ultimately rendered, unborn children will
be legally protected in Texas.

The Republican Party of Texas supports facilitating adoptions and
providing assistance to mothers in need both during and after
their pregnancies. To this end, the Texas Legislature has greatly
increased funding for the Alternatives to Abortion program, which
received $100 million for the biennium. This program gives
mothers access to needed resources during their pregnancy. After
delivery, the program continues to assist the new mom and child
by providing items like diapers, formula, and parenting classes.
Additionally, private nonprofit crisis pregnancy centers like
Birth Choice in Dallas, the Trotter House in Austin, and Houston
Pregnancy Help Center in Houston provide services to assist
mothers during and after pregnancy.

We are witnessing history right now. We do not know what the
coming hours or days will bring. But we are hopeful for a future
that once again protects innocent life. Join us in prayer.

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