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TX Rep. King Voices Concern over Illegal Planned Parenthood Abortions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For More Information Contact: (512) 463-0738
June 19, 2009
Austin - This week, the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) issued notices of
violation to Planned Parenthood clinics in San Antonio that were performing abortions illegally
in unlicensed facilities in Texas, posing a danger to the lives and health of women in Texas.
The notices of violation, which were accompanied with administrative penalties ranging from
$14,000 to $17,500, are the latest in a string of formal actions taken against unlicensed
Planned Parenthood clinics that were illegally performing abortions. One San Antonio facility
failed to comply with reporting requirements. DSHS issued cease and desist orders to four
facilities on April 2, 2009. Subsequently, DSHS issued formal notices of violation to five
facilities on June 15, 2009.
The months-long investigation of Planned Parenthood clinics was initiated based on a
March 16 letter from members of the Texas Conservative Coalition (TCC), the conservative
caucus of the Texas Legislature. The TCC letter informed DSHS that legislators were aware
of unlicensed Planned Parenthood abortion facilities in San Antonio that were illegally
performing abortions; these facts have since been confirmed.
“The questions we first asked in March have b rought troubling facts to light about illegal
abortions in Texas,” said State Representative Phil King (R-Weatherford), who is a member of
TCC. King continued, “By accepting state funds for its illegal facilities, Planned Parenthood
has endangered the health of women in Texas, misused public dollars, and violated the public
trust.”
“Planned Parenthood must act in accordance with state laws that are in place to protect
the health and safety of women who seek an abortion,” King added. He concluded, “The
notices of violations send a strong message that Texas expects all abortion providers to
comply with the law, especially when they are receiving state funds.”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For More Information Contact: (512) 463-0738
June 19, 2009
Austin - This week, the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) issued notices of
violation to Planned Parenthood clinics in San Antonio that were performing abortions illegally
in unlicensed facilities in Texas, posing a danger to the lives and health of women in Texas.
The notices of violation, which were accompanied with administrative penalties ranging from
$14,000 to $17,500, are the latest in a string of formal actions taken against unlicensed
Planned Parenthood clinics that were illegally performing abortions. One San Antonio facility
failed to comply with reporting requirements. DSHS issued cease and desist orders to four
facilities on April 2, 2009. Subsequently, DSHS issued formal notices of violation to five
facilities on June 15, 2009.
The months-long investigation of Planned Parenthood clinics was initiated based on a
March 16 letter from members of the Texas Conservative Coalition (TCC), the conservative
caucus of the Texas Legislature. The TCC letter informed DSHS that legislators were aware
of unlicensed Planned Parenthood abortion facilities in San Antonio that were illegally
performing abortions; these facts have since been confirmed.
“The questions we first asked in March have b rought troubling facts to light about illegal
abortions in Texas,” said State Representative Phil King (R-Weatherford), who is a member of
TCC. King continued, “By accepting state funds for its illegal facilities, Planned Parenthood
has endangered the health of women in Texas, misused public dollars, and violated the public
trust.”
“Planned Parenthood must act in accordance with state laws that are in place to protect
the health and safety of women who seek an abortion,” King added. He concluded, “The
notices of violations send a strong message that Texas expects all abortion providers to
comply with the law, especially when they are receiving state funds.”