Governor Abbott Statement On Footage Of Planned Parenthood Executive

July 14, 2015 | Austin, Texas | Press Release

Governor Greg Abbott issued the following statement after footage of a Planned Parenthood executive detailing abortion procedures surfaced:

“The video of a high-level Planned Parenthood executive discussing the details of internal abortion procedures – including harvesting of baby body parts – is unnerving and appalling. In light of the video, I have directed the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to conduct an immediate investigation of this alleged practice in addition to a separate investigation ordered by the Texas Office of the Attorney General.”