89th Legislature, Regular Session
HB 1307
Relating to the definition of abortion.
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89R2035 JG-D By: Ordaz H.B. No. 1307 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the definition of abortion. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 245.002, Health and Safety Code, is amended by amending Subdivision (1) and adding Subdivision (4-c) to read as follows: (1) "Abortion" means the act of using or prescribing an instrument, a drug, a medicine, or any other substance, device, or means with the intent to cause the death of an unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant. The term does not include birth control