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A Texas law passed by the state's legislature prohibits state or local governments from using taxpayer funding to support abortion procedures by giving money directly to abortion providers and their affiliates. The City of Austin, Texas has gotten around these limitations, however, by using taxpayer funding to pay for abortion-related expenses. These include transportation, lodging, childcare, and legal services. Pro-lifers have filed lawsuits against the city for skirting the rules, but they remain pending in county courts.
"Abortion does nothing to improve the safety, wellness, or goodness of our communities," Texas Right to Life said in its response. "A procedure that always ends in the death of a preborn child and leaves women spiritually, mentally, and oftentimes physically scarred cannot be said to promote safety and care."
