Candy Noble, Texas State Representative of the 89th district (R) | https://votecandynoble.com/
More specifically, the official text was summarized by the state legislature as ’’Relating to certain prohibited transactions and logistical support between a governmental entity and an abortion assistance entity or abortion provider for the procurement of an abortion or related services’’.
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
This bill aims to restrict governmental entities in Texas from engaging in transactions or providing logistical support that assists in procuring abortions. It defines "abortion assistance entity" and prohibits taxpayer-funded support including money for child care, travel, lodging, and other services facilitating abortions. The bill allows residents to seek declaratory and injunctive relief against entities violating these provisions, with recovery of court costs and attorney's fees. Governmental immunity is waived for liabilities arising from such violations. The act takes effect Sept. 1, 2025, and includes a severability clause ensuring its enforcement even if certain provisions are deemed invalid.
Candy Noble, member of the House Committee on Ways & Means and vice chair of the House Committee on S/C on Property Tax Appraisals, proposed another four bills during the 89(R) legislative session.
Noble graduated from Hardin-Simmons University.
Candy Noble is currently serving in the Texas State House, representing the state's 89th House district. She replaced previous state representative Jodie Laubenberg in 2019.
Bills in Texas go through a multi-step legislative process, including committee review, debates, and votes in both chambers before reaching a final decision. Each session, there are typically thousands of bills introduced, but only a portion successfully navigate the process to become law.
You can read more about the bills and other measures here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1628 | 03/12/2025 | Relating to the transfer of certain public school students who are children of peace officers |
| HB 1502 | 03/12/2025 | Relating to the creation of the child and adult protective investigations advisory committee in the Department of Family and Protective Services |
| HB 977 | 03/06/2025 | Relating to eligibility for the gifted and talented student allotment under the Foundation School Program |
| HB 973 | 03/06/2025 | Relating to prohibiting a court, administrative agency, or other tribunal from requiring certain amendments to a public school student's permanent record |
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