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SB 2352

Relating to prohibiting transporting or funding the transportation of an unemancipated minor for an abortion; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.

89th Legislature (2025)

Texas bill criminalizes transporting or funding minors' out-of-state abortions without parental consent, extending state abortion restrictions across state lines.

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Bill Summary · SB 2352

Legislative bill overview

SB 2352 would prohibit transporting or funding the transportation of an unemancipated minor across state lines for an abortion without parental consent or court order. The bill establishes both civil penalties and criminal offenses for violations, effectively extending Texas's abortion restrictions to out-of-state procedures.

Why is this important

This bill directly impacts minors seeking abortion care in states where it remains legal, and affects parents, guardians, abortion providers, and anyone who might assist minors in accessing out-of-state procedures. It represents an attempt to enforce Texas abortion law extraterritorially and raises questions about interstate travel rights, parental authority, and enforcement mechanisms.

Potential points of contention

  • Constitutional challenges: Restrictions on interstate travel and potential conflicts with the Constitution's right to travel between states, as well as Full Faith and Credit Clause questions
  • Enforcement practicality: Determining how the state would identify and prosecute violations, particularly regarding who qualifies as "funding" transportation and what constitutes actionable conduct
  • Parental rights vs. minor autonomy: Tension between parental notification requirements and situations involving parental abuse, coercion, or estrangement, including the adequacy of judicial bypass alternatives
  • Interstate commerce implications: Potential conflicts with other states' laws protecting abortion access and questions about enforcing Texas law against out-of-state actors

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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