The new law will keep Texans from having to pay for elective abortions through their insurance plans.

"As a firm believer in Texas values I am proud to sign legislation that ensures no Texan is ever required to pay for a procedure that ends the life of an unborn child," Gov. Abbott said. "This bill prohibits insurance providers from forcing Texas policy holders to subsidize elective abortions. I am grateful to the Texas legislature for getting this bill to my desk, and working to protect innocent life this special session."

HB-214, which the House passed last week and the Senate approved Sunday, applies to "elective" abortions and specifically includes an exemption for cases of medical emergency to save the mother's life.

"What we're saying here is: If you want to buy this coverage, you can buy it," Republican Rep. John Smithee said during the House debate. "This isn't about who can get an abortion. It is about who is forced to pay for an abortion."

"Texas must take steps to prohibit taxpayer and premium dollars from subsidizing abortions that are not medically necessary," Republican Sen. Brandon Creighton said.

Gov. Abbott called a special legislative session to focus on the bill, along with another bill to require doctors and health clinics to report abortion complications to the state in greater detail. That second bill passed both state chambers on Friday.

"Just because abortion is legal does not mean that people who have significant moral concerns with the taking of innocent life—as they believe abortion does—need to pay for it through their health insurance, said...

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