Committee voted Yes  Pct 3036

Whereas, the 2020 Platform of the Republican Party of Texas asserts that "All innocent human life must be respected and safeguarded from fertilization to natural death" (Plank 328); and

Whereas, the 2020 Platform of the Republican Party of Texas asserts that "It is our solemn duty to protect innocent life and develop responsible citizens" and civil enforcement of Pro-Life laws are an essential way to ensure both of these noble goals are met simultaneously; and

Whereas, the use of civil enforcement in has proven to be effective in the Texas Heartbeat Act (SB 8), which became the strongest Pro-Life law to be enforce since Roe u Wade despite many attempts to block and otherwise nullify this historical law; and

Whereas, many district attorneys and attorneys general across the country cannot be relied upon for the prosecution of those who violate Pro-Life laws—since many have publicly refused to enforce the Pro-Life laws even if Roe u Wade is overturned; and

Whereas, there are many more ways that civil enforcement can be used to ensure that Life is protected throughout Texas from fertilization to natural death. This is including but not limited to cases of illegal abortion, attempted starvation or removal of care from a patient, discrimination against unborn children because of fetal abnormalities or any other characteristic, and the illegal use of abortion-inducing drugs; and

Whereas, the future of Texas as a leader in the Pro-Life movement vitally depends upon this state's ability to ensure that we pass and are using the boldest enforcement mechanisms to save preborn lives and hold the abortion industry accountable;

Therefore, be it resolved that the Republican Party of Tarrant County recommends the Platform Committee of the State Convention adopt a new Platform Plank that reads:

 . The Republican Party of Texas fully supports the Texas Heartbeat Act (Senate Bill 8, 87th Regular Session), including the enforcement mechanism that relies upon civil liability rather than criminal or administrative penalties. Furthermore, we support extending the private cause of action used in the Texas Heartbeat Act to all Pro-Life laws and policies in Texas.

Adopted this 3-3-2022, at the Precinct Convention of Precinct #3036 of the R Party of Texas.