Category: texas

Recent High School Graduate Responds to Paxton Smith
Brenna Lewis | June 16, 2021
Guest Post by Rachel Schroder Paxton Smith, a high school valedictorian from Dallas, dedicated her commencement speech to how women should have the right to abortion. As a fellow graduating senior from Texas, I have a different take. I do want to say that, in a way, I admire her boldness to present what was on her heart. It

Students for Life Confronted by Wild Pro-Abortion Protestors During Texas Rally
Kristi Hamrick | June 1, 2021
“During our peaceful Heartbeat Celebration, Students for Life was confronted by outraged protestors who were part of Planned Parenthood’s protest of the new Texas Heartbeat Law,” said Sarah Zarr, Texas and Southern Manager for SFL/SFLAction. “We frequently encounter emotional abortion supporters, many of whom have likely been hurt by abortion experiences in their own lives. We pray for them

Pro-Life Victory Alert: Texas Passes Law that will Outlaw Abortion when Roe Falls
Kristi Hamrick | May 28, 2021
PRO-LIFE VICTORY ALERT: TEXAS PASSES HUMAN LIFE PROTECTION ACT, TRIGGERING POST-ROE PROTECTIONS FROM ABORTION VIOLENCE “This week, the Texas Legislature passed one of SFLAction’s priority bills, the Human Life Protection Act,” said Sarah Zarr, Texas and Southern Regional Manager for Students for Life and Students for Life Action. “We are grateful to the Texas voters and elected officials working to protect

Pro-Life Victory Alert: Students for Life Action Attends Texas Governor’s Signing of Heartbeat Bill
Kristi Hamrick | May 19, 2021
Reported on behalf of Students for Life Action “Today, Governor Abbott brought Texas one step closer to the total abolition of abortion in our state,” said Sarah Zarr, Texas and Southern Regional Manager for Students for Life and Students for Life Action. “We urge the Texas legislature and Governor Abbott to shepherd the remaining pro-life protections of this session

Before Planned Parenthood Takes the city of Lubbock, Texas, to Court for Planning to Welcome Children into the World, Maybe they should Re-Evaluate their Name
Kristi Hamrick | May 18, 2021
Reporting on behalf of STUDENTS FOR LIFE ACTION: “Their City. Their Choice,” says SFLAction’s Kristan Hawkins. LUBBOCK, TX & WASHINGTON D.C. (05-18-2021) – Students for Life of America/Students for Life Action President Kristan Hawkins made the following statement following news of Planned Parenthood engaging in a lawsuit against the city of Lubbock, Texas, for their sanctuary city ordinance. She said: “Planned

In Texas, Planned Parenthood DROPS Lawsuit Seeking Taxpayer Funding Through Medicaid
Brenna Lewis | May 17, 2021
“This has been a year of pro-life victories in Texas,” said Sarah Zarr, Texas and Southern Regional Manager for Students for Life and Students for Life Action. “And this is largely attributable to the commitment and activation of pro-life advocates who have shown up and worked hard to expose the abortion industry and protect the most vulnerable preborn residents from

Victory! Texas Says No More Aborting Babies with Heartbeats
Brenna Lewis | May 14, 2021
This week, a major victory took place in Texas with the Texas Heartbeat Bill approaching the final stages of passage. This bill was authored by Senator Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola) and sponsored by Representative Shelby Slawson (R-Stephenville) and, starting September 1st, 2021, will outlaw abortions after the baby’s heartbeat can be detected. But this Texas bill is special in an

Victory! Following Students for Life Action Mobilization, Lubbock Votes to Become Sanctuary City for the Unborn
Kristi Hamrick | May 4, 2021
Reported on behalf of Students for Life Action “We understood the urgency of reaching Lubbock residents ahead of the vote to discuss with them what is at stake in a city where Planned Parenthood is actively committing abortion violence,” said Titus Folks of Students for Life Action. “Residents showed up to make their voices heard in support of the preborn,

Hopeful Pro-Life Chalk Messages ERASED on Texas Campus
Brenna Lewis | March 31, 2021
A common, effective way for pro-life students to spread information, hope, and truth about abortion is via sidewalk chalk. Hundreds of chalking events take place on campuses each school year. Unfortunately, it’s nearly as common for pro-abortion students (and faculty) to vandalize the artwork. Most recently, Tarleton Students for Life in Stephenville, Texas found themselves victims of such persecution.

Five Bills Pass Out of Texas Committee after SFLA Staff, Students Testify in Support
Kristi Hamrick | March 19, 2021
Reporting on Behalf of Students for Life Action “Monday was a long, difficult day,” said SFLAction’s Sarah Zarr, whose group of more than two dozen were badgered by Capitol staff to hide their pro-life clothing during a day of pro-life testimonies that stretched late into the night. “But we are so grateful we had the opportunity to testify in favor