H.B. No. 3200 is a bill that seeks to prohibit governmental entities in Texas from engaging in certain transactions with abortion funds, abortion providers, and entities involved in racketeering activities as defined by federal law. The bill amends Section 2273.001 of the Government Code to include new definitions, such as "abortion fund," which refers to any legal entity that aids or abets elective abortions and covers costs associated with them. Additionally, the bill introduces the term "elective abortion" to specify abortions that are not performed due to medical emergencies. It also expands the definition of "taxpayer resource transaction" to clarify what constitutes a transaction between governmental entities and private entities.

Furthermore, Section 2273.003 is amended to explicitly prohibit governmental entities from entering into taxpayer resource transactions with abortion funds, abortion providers, or any person or entity engaged in racketeering activities. The bill outlines specific types of racketeering activities that would fall under this prohibition, including the use of mail or common carriers for the distribution of abortion-related materials. However, there is an exception for transactions that are subject to conflicting federal laws, as determined by the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission and confirmed by the attorney general. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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