H.B. 1 passed this weekend at the Texas State Capitol. H.B. 1 is known as the "Budget Bill" and includes amendments which severely cut family planning funds. Those in favor boast that H.B. 1 is cutting $61 million dollars from the "
abortion industry." What they do not realize, however, is that these cuts will only cost taxpayers more in the long run when unwanted children are born, breast and cervical cancer go unscreened, and sexually transmitted infections go untreated. Additionally, abortion services from organizations such as Planned Parenthood only count for 5% of the health care provided--abortion is hardly an industry. This bill has yet to pass the senate, and you can play a role in how your senator votes.
Tell Texas Legislators that family planning is important to you.
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