Texas House Bill 2

Texas House Bill 2 (HB 2), passed in 2021, primarily addresses protections related to abortion. It bans most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, significantly before many women even realize they are pregnant. The bill allows private citizens to sue anyone who performs or aids in an abortion in violation of this law, effectively incentivizing individuals to enforce the law rather than relying solely on the state. This was part of broader legislative efforts in various states to limit abortion access, reflecting the ongoing national debate over reproductive rights and individual choice.