- United States
- Texas
- Letter
The proposed constitutional amendment would guarantee the fundamental rights of Texans to access essential reproductive healthcare services. It safeguards the right to obtain an abortion before fetal viability or when necessary to protect the pregnant individual's health, as determined by their healthcare provider. This amendment upholds the principles of personal liberty and bodily autonomy. Moreover, it establishes the right for all individuals in Texas to access assisted reproductive technology treatments and procedures like in vitro fertilization. This ensures comprehensive reproductive rights for those struggling with fertility issues or seeking to build families through these medical advancements. Enshrining these protections in the state constitution is crucial to preserving reproductive freedom and preventing government overreach into deeply personal healthcare decisions. Individuals, not politicians, should have the ultimate authority over their own reproductive choices in consultation with medical professionals. I urge you to support this amendment and its affirmation of reproductive rights as a cornerstone of individual liberty in our state. Protecting these fundamental freedoms is essential for the well-being and dignity of all Texans.