The bill, H.B. No. 1806, seeks to amend the Government Code to prohibit certain transactions and logistical support between governmental entities and abortion-related entities. It introduces the term "abortion assistance entity," which is defined as any person or organization that facilitates a woman's procurement of an abortion through various means, including financial support for abortion costs, travel arrangements, and logistical services such as child care. The bill also expands the definition of "abortion provider" and explicitly prohibits governmental entities from entering into taxpayer resource transactions with both abortion providers and abortion assistance entities.

Additionally, the bill establishes a new section that prohibits governmental entities from providing logistical support for abortions, which includes funding for child care, transportation, lodging, and counseling that encourages abortion. It allows for civil remedies against parties involved in prohibited transactions, including the ability for the attorney general or residents to seek declaratory and injunctive relief. The bill also waives governmental immunity in cases of violations, ensuring that individuals can hold governmental entities accountable for non-compliance. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 2273.001, Government Code 2273.003, Government Code 2273.004 (Government Code 2273)