Another East Texas county has passed an ordinance outlawing abortion. Camp County (pop. 13,039) passed their ordinance on Wednesday morning, becoming the 10th city in the nation to pass such a measure.
The measure, which was presented by Right to Life Across Texas, was passed in a unanimous 5-0 vote by Judge A.J. Mason and County Commissioners Jed Hefner, Tommy Rozell, Perry Weeks, and Steve Lindley.
The vote came after the East Texas city of Avinger passed a similar ordinance on Monday and after a new report was released which found that about 11% of women experience “sepsis, infection, hemorrhaging, or another adverse event within 45 days following a mifepristone abortion.” Judge Mason shared, “I can think of no greater cause to be a part of than defending those who can’t defend themselves. This is a great day.”
Executive Director for East Texans for Liberty Stacy McMahan, shared, “We are eternally grateful to the Camp County Commissioners Court for being the first county in East Texas to unanimously pass a Sanctuary County for the Unborn ordinance. This ordinance aligns with the law to protect the unborn.” McMahan continued, “What many do not understand is that this also protects our youth from being trafficked across state lines for abortions that result in the death of innocent babies. In our area, underage children may find themselves in situations they are afraid to tell their parents about, or they may experience abuse or molestation by family members aiming to conceal evidence of their crime. This all results in the loss of innocent life. Have you seen the sign at the abortion clinic in New Mexico that says, ‘Welcome East Texans…’? It is heartbreaking, and I cannot understand why any county or city would not address this issue promptly.”
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The Camp County Sanctuary County for the Unborn Ordinance extends the private right of action found in the Texas Heartbeat Act from the point of a detectable heartbeat to the point of conception – allowing a lawsuit to be filed against anyone in violation of the ordinance. The ordinance is clear that no action may be brought against the mother of the unborn child upon whom the abortion was performed or induced or attempted to be performed or induced in violation of the ordinance. The ordinance also prohibits the mailing of abortion-inducing drugs into the county, prohibits abortion trafficking through the county, and prohibits waste management companies from trafficking aborted babies through the county or disposing of dead babies anywhere within the county. In addition to providing protections for pregnant mothers and their unborn children, the ordinance also educates about the Thriving Texas Families Program and directs people to the Texas Pregnancy Care Network website and The Pregnancy Network website operated by Human Coalition to be connected to the program’s services.
Upon hearing the news, Texas State Representative Cole Hefner, who represents Camp County, shared, “While I couldn’t be there in person due to session in Austin, I’m incredibly proud to celebrate some powerful news out of Camp County this morning. With a unanimous 5-0 vote, the Commissioners’ Court passed an ordinance officially making Camp County a Sanctuary County for the Unborn — the first in East Texas, the eighth in our state, and the tenth in the entire nation to do so. This bold step not only outlaws abortion within the unincorporated areas of the county, but it also prohibits abortion trafficking and the aiding and abetting of elective abortions—even when those efforts begin or pass through Camp County.”
Hefner continued, “I commend Judge A.J. Mason and the entire Commissioners’ Court for their courage and commitment to protecting the most vulnerable among us. This isn’t just a symbolic statement—it’s a legally enforceable action that honors the sanctity of life and strengthens Texas’ stance as a leader in the fight for the unborn. I’m proud to stand with Camp County as they take a bold stand for life.”
The Sanctuary for the Unborn ordinances, which have now been passed in 57 cities and 8 counties across the state, help to reduce these numbers to the best of their ability. Part of what several counties and cities have accomplished at the local level is being attempted at the state level through bills like the Woman and Child Protection Act (TX HB 5510 / TX SB 2880) and the Stop Tax-Funded Abortion Travel Act (TX SB 33 / TX HB 1806). Those who wish to encourage the Texas legislature to prioritize the passage of such bills can do so by sending the legislature a message through contacting Texas Right to Life. Citizens who are interested in seeing their county or city pass an ordinance going as far as their city or county can to prohibit abortion are encouraged to sign the online petition on the Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn website.
LifeNews Note: Mark Lee Dickson lives in Texas and is the founder of the Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn Initiative.
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