Texas · 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025) · Bill

HB 82: Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs; making conforming changes and harmonizing conforming provisions; authorizing a private civil right of action.

In committee Last action August 18, 2025: Referred to State Affairs

Plain-language summary

HB 82 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on August 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs; making conforming changes and harmonizing conforming provisions; authorizing a private civil right of action. Primary sponsor: Briscoe Cain (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 18, 2025): Referred to State Affairs.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Briscoe Cain (Republican). 2 co-sponsors.