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Court Halts San Antonio’s Abortion Travel Funding Amid Legal Challenge by Texas Attorney General Paxton

Marina Fatina by Marina Fatina
June 22, 2025
in Health & Fitness, Insider Reports, Lifestyle, Texas Family Values, Top News
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Dallas, Texas, on Aug. 5, 2022. Bobby Sanchez/The Epoch Times

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The City of San Antonio’s controversial plan to allocate taxpayer funds to assist residents in traveling out-of-state for abortions has been temporarily blocked, following a successful legal challenge by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
At the heart of the legal dispute is San Antonio’s “Reproductive Justice Fund,” which allocated $100,000 in city funds to assist with abortion-related travel—an initiative that immediately drew fire from state leaders and pro-life advocates who say the policy not only violates Texas law, but offends the state’s deeply held pro-life values.
Attorney General Paxton filed suit to stop the program, calling it unconstitutional under the Texas Constitution’s Gift Clause, which prohibits governmental bodies from providing public funds for private purposes without clear legal authority. Paxton argued that the city’s effort effectively created an “abortion tourism” program that openly defies state law, which imposes strict limits on abortion following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Though a trial court initially sided with the city, the Texas Fifteenth Court of Appeals reversed that decision, ordering San Antonio to pause the program while legal proceedings continue.
“Under absolutely no circumstances should any Texas city be funding out-of-state abortion travel,” said Paxton in a statement. “Forcing Texas taxpayers to subsidize abortion tourism is a profound insult to our laws protecting the unborn. As we fight to shut down this program permanently, I’m grateful that the court has acted to prevent further illegal action.”
Broader Debate Continues
The case reignites the ongoing national debate surrounding reproductive rights in the post-Roe era. Supporters of the fund argue that the city is offering necessary support to residents affected by restrictive state laws, while opponents, including state officials and pro-life organizations, see the move as a direct challenge to Texas statutes.
Beyond legal arguments, the emotional toll of abortion continues to fuel conversation across communities. Advocates urging caution emphasize that the physical and psychological consequences can be long-lasting. Many women who have experienced abortion, they argue, carry enduring memories—etched into their personal history.
“If you’ve ever met a woman who has gone through an abortion,” said a San Antonio-based counselor who works with post-abortive clients, “she can often tell you the exact date, the reason, the clinic. It’s not something that leaves them.”
Mental health professionals continue to urge compassion and holistic support for women navigating unplanned pregnancies—reminding the public that safety and well-being, both physical and emotional, must remain at the forefront of the conversation.
What’s Next
While the court’s decision halts the fund for now, the case remains active in the Texas judicial system. The final ruling could have broader implications for other cities considering similar policies. In the meantime, officials in San Antonio have not yet announced whether they will revise or appeal the ruling.
As Texas continues to shape the landscape of reproductive health policy, residents on both sides of the debate are watching closely—each with a stake in the future of abortion access and the principles that guide taxpayer-funded programs in the Lone Star State.
Marina Fatina

Marina Fatina

Part of Texas Epoch Media Group since 2012 . Graduated University of Houston with BA in Broadcast Journalism and now work as a local Houston Reporter and videographer for Texas Insider and NTD.

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