Bill Text: TX HR650 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing pregnancy resource centers for the services they provide to women facing unexpected pregnancy.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2015-03-02 - Reported enrolled [HR650 Detail]

Download: Texas-2015-HR650-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 650

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to
recognize the pregnancy resource centers in this state, which offer
counseling and other services to women facing unexpected pregnancy;
and
WHEREAS, Pregnancy resource centers provide free or low-cost
pregnancy tests and sonograms, emotional support, and education,
and they work in conjunction with maternity homes and adoption
centers to provide options for pregnant women; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to meeting both the immediate and the
long-term needs of their clients, the centers offer a variety of
classes to ensure that potential mothers-to-be have important life
skills that help women of all ages and backgrounds realize their
full potential as mothers and as productive members of society;
courses include parenting, budget keeping, and in some locations,
English as a second language; and
WHEREAS, Pregnancy resource centers play a unique role in
Texas and around the country; the centers provide a place of
contemplation for women considering the possibility of motherhood
and emphasize the need for education and mindful decision making;
now, therefore, be it
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ESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize the founders, staffs, and volunteers
of pregnancy resource centers across the state for the services
they provide to women facing unexpected pregnancy.
Laubenberg
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 650 was adopted by the House on
February 23, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House