The next best thing to being in Texas for the signing of House Bill 2 into law this morning was to read the delightful tweets and enjoy the photos of pro-life women and men assembled to cheer on pro-life Gov. Rick Perry.
To state the obvious, it took a titanic effort and nerves of steel to pass a bill to save pain-capable unborn children from abortion and rein in the abortion industry in Texas.
Pro-abortion state Sen. Wendy Davis’ filibuster, aided and abetted by an unruly mob of screaming pro-abortion partisans, ran the clock out in the first special session. It seems strange to believe now, but many abortion advocates thought they had prevailed.
They did not count on Gov. Perry who quickly announced that he was calling a second special session and would place pro-life items at the top.
Even though early on Davis admitted she could not successfully filibuster HB 2 a second time, that did mean pro-abortionists were going to quietly accept the inevitable. They were every bit as boisterous, over a longer period of time, escalating their rhetoric and putting pro-lifers in fear of their safety.
If the first go round was ugly, the second pass was ugly and ominous and threatening.
But the goal, of course, was less to defeat HB 2 in the state House and Senate than it was to capture the hearts (and sympathies) of the assembled media. The fundamental disconnect—pro-abortionists behaving like the extremists they are at the same time they were denouncing the allegedly “extremism” of HB 2—simply was ignored.
Indeed the latter was used by media accounts to justify the former. Put another way, the media narrative was that the worse pro-abortionists behaved, the worse HB 2 must be.
We’ve reprinted the entirety of Gov. Perry’s remarks. Please read his comments for he not only explains how HB 2 is both pro-unborn child and pro-woman, he places its passage in the larger context of a growing list of pro-life measures passed by the nation’s second largest state.
In a separate post, we’ll be talking about what pro-abortionists may do in response.
In the meanwhile, congratulations to Texas Right to Life, right to lifers in Texas, and to our entire Movement for a job incredibly well done.
Governor Rick Perry’s signing of HB 2 marked a significant milestone in the ongoing battle over abortion regulations in Texas. The passage of this legislation was a major victory for Texas Right to Life, whose tireless advocacy played a crucial role in advancing the bill through the legislative process.
HB 2, which imposed stricter regulations on abortion providers in the state, was designed to enhance the safety and well-being of women seeking abortion services. By requiring abortion facilities to meet the same standards as ambulatory surgical centers and mandating that abortion providers have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals, the law aimed to ensure that women receive the highest quality of care possible.
Texas Right to Life, along with other pro-life organizations and activists, worked tirelessly to build support for HB 2 and to counter the efforts of its opponents. Through grassroots organizing, public outreach, and lobbying efforts, Texas Right to Life effectively communicated the importance of enacting common-sense regulations to protect both women and unborn children.
Governor Perry’s decision to sign HB 2 into law was met with widespread praise from supporters of the pro-life movement. Texas Right to Life, in particular, was commended for its dedication and perseverance in championing the bill. The organization’s leadership and grassroots network played a crucial role in mobilizing support for HB 2 and ensuring its passage.
With HB 2 now in effect, Texas Right to Life remains committed to its mission of protecting innocent human life and advocating for policies that uphold the sanctity of life from conception to natural death. The organization continues to work tirelessly to promote a culture of life in Texas and beyond, and Governor Perry’s signing of HB 2 serves as a testament to the importance of their work.
As Texas Right to Life celebrates this hard-fought victory, they are also mindful of the challenges that lie ahead. The fight to protect the unborn is ongoing, and Texas Right to Life remains steadfast in its commitment to defending the most vulnerable members of society. Through education, advocacy, and grassroots activism, the organization will continue to work towards a future where every human life is valued and protected.
Chelsea Garcia is a political writer with a special interest in international relations and social issues. Events surrounding the war in Ukraine and the war in Israel are a major focus for political journalists. But as a former local reporter, she is also interested in national politics.
Chelsea Garcia studied media, communication and political science in Texas, USA, and learned the journalistic trade during an internship at a daily newspaper. In addition to her political writing, she is pursuing a master's degree in multimedia and writing at Texas.
