Texas 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025) Status: Introduced

SB 43 — Relating to exceptions to and the repeal of certain laws prohibiting abortion.

Last action — Filed

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced August 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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Bill Text

Action History

  1. Filed

  2. Received by the Secretary of the Senate

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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8 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 176 not signed on

Sponsors (8)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (176)

176 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 43?
SB 43 is sponsored by Royce West, Borris Miles, José Menéndez, Roland Gutierrez, Sarah Eckhardt, César Blanco, Carol Alvarado, and Molly Cook.
What is the current status of SB 43?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced August 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 43?
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