Texas · 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025) · Bill
HB 65: 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.
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 65 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on July 14, 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: Helen Kerwin (Republican), Janis Holt (Republican), Terri Leo-Wilson (Republican), Cody Vasut (Republican), Briscoe Cain (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 14, 2025): Filed.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Kerwin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Janis Holt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Terri Leo-Wilson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Cody Vasut | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Briscoe Cain | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 128 |
| Richard Hayes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
| Andy Hopper | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Tom Oliverson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 130 |
| Steve Toth | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Wes Virdell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Filed