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HB 4595

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

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Daniel Alders and 12 co-sponsors

Texas bill criminalizes transporting or funding unemancipated minors' travel for abortions out-of-state, restricting access and creating civil and criminal liability.

Referred to Public Health
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Bill Summary · HB 4595

Legislative bill overview

HB 4595 would prohibit transporting or funding the transportation of unemancipated minors across state lines to obtain abortions, establishing both civil penalties and criminal offenses for violations. The bill creates liability for individuals who facilitate such travel, potentially including parents, guardians, medical professionals, or organizations that assist minors in accessing abortion services unavailable in Texas.

Why is this important

This legislation directly addresses abortion access by restricting minors' ability to travel for reproductive procedures, building on Texas's existing abortion restrictions. The bill could significantly impact families' freedom of movement, interstate travel rights, and the ability of minors to seek medical care, while also raising enforcement and prosecutorial questions about who can be held liable.

Potential points of contention

  • Constitutional concerns: May conflict with interstate commerce protections and the right to travel across state lines, issues that have generated litigation in other states with similar laws
  • Enforcement and overreach: Defining who counts as "funding transportation" (parents paying for gas, relatives buying plane tickets, nonprofits assisting) creates vague liability that could criminalize ordinary family financial support
  • Medical and practical implications: Could force minors to carry pregnancies to term without access to out-of-state care, and raises questions about how medical professionals and counselors navigate liability exposure

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

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