TITLE: Relating to the state's or a state governmental entity's provision of support for the performance of an abortion or abortion-related services.

SUMMARY: Relating to the state's or a state governmental entity's provision of support for the performance of an abortion or abortion-related services.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the state's or a state governmental entity's provision of support for the performance of an abortion or abortion-related services. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 171, Health and Safety Code, is amended by adding Section 171.006 to read as follows: Sec. 171.006. PROHIBITED USE OF STATE OR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY RESOURCES. This state or a governmental entity in this state may not provide support to a person or facility that performs abortions or provides abortion-related services. Support includes: (1) directly or indirectly using state or local tax revenue to finance the performance of an abortion or a service related to an abortion; and (2) providing preferential access to assets that are owned or controlled by this state or a governmental entity in this state through a lease, contract, or other agreement. SECTION . This Act takes effect September 1, 2011.