Texas politicians react to news of Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade

Politicians across the nation are reacting to the news of the U.S. Supreme Court's majority decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. In Texas, where a "trigger law" banning abortions will go into effect in late July, Texas Republicans are taking a victory lap for an issue that has long been at the forefront of conservative voters concerns.

Several Texas politicians have released statements regarding the decision Friday morning.

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelen:

Today’s #RoeVWade ruling is a massive victory for innocent, unborn life and marks the beginning of a new era in Texas. Abortion in our state will be outlawed in a matter of weeks thanks to a “trigger” law the Texas Legislature passed in 2021, with exceptions for preserving the life of a mother and in the unfortunate instance of a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy.When the Legislature reconvenes in 2023, the Texas House will double down on maternal health care and resources for women, children and families. That starts with extending postpartum health coverage for new moms to 12 months and continuing to prioritize support and resources for women and families in Texas.”

When the Legislature reconvenes in 2023, the Texas House will double down on maternal health care and resources for women, children and families. That starts with extending postpartum health coverage for new moms to 12 months and continuing to prioritize support and resources for women and families in Texas.

U.S. Rep. Randy Weber:

Today, the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 case that legalized abortion. This ruling will give the power back to the states to make decisions on abortion and removes the federal government's unconstitutional overreach. Roe put unelected judges in charge of the abortion policy. Abortion laws should be debated and decided by the American people, not dictated by judges. This is a momentous day for every American who has joined the fight and stood for life. As a father of three and a grandfather of eight, I firmly believe an unborn child is a human life, fearfully and wonderfully made and worth protecting. Over the last few weeks, we have witnessed the unhinged left go absolutely insane over the decision to overturn Roe. I am thankful that the Supreme Court Justices upheld the integrity of the Court and our Constitution.

Jefferson County Democratic Party Chair Ava Graves:

10 days before celebrating the 4th of July, we are again faced with a direct assault on our inalienable rights. The Declaration of Independence's delineation of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are rights that apply to women, too. It is incredulous that the Supreme Court's ruling desecrates the Declaration's intent by stealing Women's rights. We Democrats will continually stand and fight against oppressive legislators promoting their own totalitarian agendas by electing leadership that cares for all humankind. I encourage woman to be steadfast. We will band together with our allies. We can not stand by idly. We will be proactive, strategic and intentional in our pursuit.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott:

The U.S. Supreme Court correctly overturned Roe v. Wade and reinstated the right of states to protect innocent, unborn children. Texas is a pro-life state, and we have taken significant action to protect the sanctity of life. Texas has also prioritized supporting women's healthcare and expectant mothers in need to give them the necessary resources so that they can choose life for their child. I signed laws that extended Medicaid health care coverage to six months post-partum, appropriated $345 million for women's health programs, and invested more than $100 million toward our Alternatives to Abortion program. This critical program provides counseling, mentoring, care coordination, and material assistance, such as car seats, diapers, and housing to mothers in need. Texas will always fight for the innocent unborn, and I will continue working with the Texas legislature and all Texans to save every child from the ravages of abortion and help our expectant mothers in need.

Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick:

Today is a tremendous day for life. The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization adheres to the constitution and returns the decision on abortion back to the states. Because of our trigger bill that we passed last year, in 30 days, abortion will be banned in Texas. I thank God for delivering us this day, and I am so proud that Texas has taken the lead to ensure that such evil can no longer live in our state. Since I first took office in 2007, protecting life has been my top priority. In 2011, I authored the Sonogram Law, and in 2021, I was proud to lead the Texas Senate in passing the Heartbeat Act, which dramatically reduced the number of abortions that occur in Texas. Media estimates report that as many as 62 million innocent lives have been ended since the Supreme Court decided Roe v. Wade in 1973. Words cannot do that unfathomable number justice. The left will surely fight to keep the abortion industry alive in Texas, but they will fail. The Supreme Court's ruling is an acknowledgement of the truth: when an abortion is performed, a human life is ended. This watershed victory is not just a victory for innocent life, but a victory for all of humanity."

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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz:

The Supreme Court’s decision in the Dobbs case, reversing Roe v. Wade, is nothing short of a massive victory for life, and it will save the lives of millions of innocent babies. The decision reverses one of the most egregious departures from the Constitution and legal precedent the United States has ever seen, and one that has resulted in the deaths of 63 million American children. Roe was wrong the day it was decided, and it has been wrong every day since then. If you search for the word ‘abortion’ in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, you won’t find it. The Court at the time acknowledged that, and yet Roe created a brand new constitutional ‘right’ out of whole cloth. And while the left manically argues that the Dobbs decision makes abortion illegal throughout the country, that is false. What this decision does is leave abortion policy up to the states and returns power to the American people—which is exactly how questions of abortion were handled before Roe. This is a momentous day, and yet the fight for life doesn’t end with the Dobbs decision. It simply begins a new chapter. I’ve been proud to stand for life in the U.S. Senate, and I will continue to do so as we navigate the path ahead.