David Dewhurst on Abortion

Pushed the sonogram bill with pro-life advocates

[Dewhurst's campaign manager] defended Dewhurst, saying he led a conservative, pro-life, pro-business, low tax, low regulation agenda during his tenure. He cited tort reform, the sonogram bill, which pro-life advocates pushed and $15 billion in spending cuts during the last session, as conservative leadership credentials the others can only try to disparage.

Proud of defunding Planned Parenthood

Many candidate comments centered on how they'd work in Washington. "I'm always willing to work with anyone, as long as they're willing to work with me and I don't compromise my conservative principles," Dewhurst said.

Require women seeking abortions to view a sonogram

Proven Record
• David passed a sonogram bill requiring women seeking abortions to view a sonogram and a 24-hour waiting period before a woman can receive an abortion
• David passed parental consent laws
• David passed the Woman's Right to Know Law, providing women vital medical information in hopes of turning women away from seeking abortion
• David passed a ban on state tax dollars being used to fund abortion facilities