Texas House Bill HB3200

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

• Filed: 2/21/25

Caption

Prohibiting certain transactions between governmental entities and abortion funds, as well as entities engaged in a pattern of racketeering activity as defined by federal law.

Impact

If enacted, HB 3200 would alter the legal landscape regarding how states can manage financial relationships with organizations implicated in abortion services. This could mean that government entities would not be able to allocate funds to certain healthcare providers or organizations that provide or facilitate abortion services. The implications of such restrictions could significantly impact the available resources for reproductive health services, potentially resulting in reduced access for individuals in need of these services.

Summary

House Bill 3200 seeks to impose strict prohibitions on transactions involving governmental entities and abortion funds, as well as entities identified as engaging in racketeering activity under federal law. This bill reflects heightened legislative scrutiny over funding mechanisms related to abortion services and attempts to delineate clear boundaries on government interactions with organizations involved in such services. The bill is part of a broader trend observed in various states seeking to restrict financial or operational support for abortion providers.

Contention

Discussions around HB 3200 are likely to be contentious. Proponents of the bill argue that it is necessary to prevent taxpayer dollar allocations to organizations that they believe support practices they oppose on moral or ethical grounds. Conversely, opponents may contend that the bill encroaches upon public health rights, restricting access to vital reproductive health services. The tension between moral legislation and public health needs will likely be a focal point in debates surrounding this bill.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Government Code

• Chapter 2273. Prohibited Transactions
  • Section: 001
  • Section: 003