What Texas’ Latest Abortion Bill Means for Women and Companies

One of the most talked-about political issues over the last couple of years in Texas has revolved around the abortion bill. Making it illegal in the state has caused plenty of division from both sides of the fence.

People have been turned in by neighbors, friends, and even family members for it, and it has the potential to get even worse from that standpoint with the new bill that has now been signed into law.

What's In The Initial Abortion Bill

Plenty has been written and discussed when it comes to this, so I won't spend much time on it. In essence, abortion here in the state is illegal, which means no one can offer it, and people can't receive pills that would allow them to have an abortion.

It also made it illegal for people to drive across state lines for the purpose of having an abortion. Many people have been turned into police for this particular act.

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What Is The New Bill

In essence, there's almost a bounty being placed out there for people to go after, and that could get scary. Private citizens will now be able to sue any company that distributes, manufactures, mails, or provides abortion medication to or from Texas.

If successful in their suit, the plaintiff would be awarded a minimum of $100,000. If the plaintiff is directly related to the fetus, they would receive the full amount. If someone else creates the case and wins, but isn't directly related to the fetus, they would get 10% of the award, with the other 90% being donated to a charity.

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What Does This Mean For Those Taking The Pills

This bill is targeted directly at the companies or places that could put the pills in the hands of others. Women taking the pills, whether for aborting the pregnancy or if they had suffered a miscarriage, are not eligible to be sued.

The concept behind the bill is to close any loopholes that pharmaceutical companies and others may be exploiting in order to get the pills to women. The bill takes effect Dec. 4, 2025.