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Texas Senate approves pro-life statue honoring unborn children at state capitol
By ljdevon // 2025-05-13
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The Texas Senate has taken a bold stand for life, voting to approve a monument at the state capitol that commemorates the sanctity of unborn children and the state’s unwavering commitment to ending abortion. The proposed Texas Life Monument — a striking bronze statue of a mother cradling her preborn child — serves as both a memorial for the innocent lives lost to abortion and a defiant rejection of the culture of death that has dominated America for decades. This move comes as Texas continues to lead the nation in protecting the unborn, even as pro-abortion forces push back with dangerous interstate pill trafficking and legal loopholes. Key points:
  • The Texas Senate passed a resolution approving a pro-life monument at the state capitol, depicting a mother and unborn child.
  • The statue, already completed through private donations, mirrors a similar monument in Rome and Washington, D.C.
  • Texas has banned nearly all abortions, but faces challenges from out-of-state abortion pill distributors.
  • New legislation (SB 2880) seeks to criminalize the manufacturing and distribution of abortion-inducing drugs.
  • The monument symbolizes Texas’ commitment to life amid a national battle over abortion access.

A monument to life in a post-Roe America

For nearly 50 years, Roe v. Wade cast a dark shadow over America, legalizing the mass killing of unborn children under the guise of “choice.” But in 2022, the Supreme Court finally overturned this judicial atrocity, returning the power to protect life to the states. Texas, long a battleground in the fight for life, wasted no time in enacting some of the strongest pro-life laws in the nation. Now, the Texas Life Monument stands as a permanent reminder of the state’s moral conviction — a rebuke to the abortion industry that profits from desperation and death. The statue, designed by Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmalz, mirrors the National Life Monument displayed in Rome and Washington, D.C. Its depiction of a mother tenderly holding her unborn child is a powerful visual representation of the bond between mother and baby — one that the abortion industry has spent decades trying to sever.

The fight against abortion pill trafficking

While Texas has effectively banned most abortions, the battle is far from over. Abortion activists, unwilling to accept defeat, have turned to dangerous workarounds—primarily the interstate distribution of abortion-inducing drugs. Earlier this year, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued a New York-based abortionist for illegally mailing abortion pills into the state, securing a $100,000 fine. But this is just one case among many. To combat this growing threat, Texas lawmakers introduced SB 2880, which would make it a crime to manufacture, possess, or distribute abortion drugs within the state. Another proposed bill, the Woman and Child Protection Act, would impose civil penalties on those who aid in the distribution of these deadly pills. These measures are critical in stopping the underground abortion network that seeks to bypass Texas’ pro-life laws.

A national battle over life and liberty

Texas is not alone in its fight. Twelve states have banned most or all abortions, but the pro-abortion lobby is fighting back with aggressive tactics — expanding abortion pill access, funding interstate abortion travel, and even declaring “sanctuary states” for those seeking to evade pro-life laws. Meanwhile, liberal states are embedding so-called “abortion rights” into their constitutions, ensuring that the killing of the unborn remains legal within their borders. The Texas Life Monument is more than just a statue — it’s a declaration. It sends a message that Texas will not back down, that the lives of the unborn matter, and that the era of state-sanctioned infanticide is over. As Republican state Sen. Tan Parker stated, “The monument would provide a communal space for honoring the dignity of human life and the role of mothers — values that resonate deeply with many, many Texans.” In a nation still reeling from the moral catastrophe of Roe, Texas is leading the way in restoring a culture of life. And with this monument, the state ensures that future generations will remember not only the victims of abortion but also the courage of those who fought to end it. Sources include: Lifesitenews.com Enoch, Brighteon.ai HoustonChronicle.com
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