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HB991: Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs and duties of Internet service providers; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a private civil right of action.

: Steve Toth (R-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Mar 6, 2025
Crimes
INTERNET
MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
Electronic Information Systems
Civil Remedies & Liabilities
Utilities
Abortion
COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE
Crimes--Against Morals
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Political Subdivisions
Utilities--Telecommunications
EVIDENCE
POSTAL SERVICE
WOMEN & CHILD SAFETY ACT
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs and duties of Internet service providers; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a private civil right of action.

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