The City Council of Austin, Texas, voted on August 14 to use taxpayer funds to pay for its citizens to travel for out-of-state abortions. Texas law protects most preborn children from the deadly procedures.
According to Texas Right to Life, the city council approved its 2025 budget, which includes $500,000 for “Reproductive Health-Logistical Support,” i.e., abortion travel expenses. The fund would not only help women travel but would also pay for a companion to accompany them. As Texas Right to Life reports...