Texas Gubernatorial Race 2006: Reproductive Rights

Republican Rick Perry:
- Signed a bill requiring parental consent if a minor wants an abortion which includes a provision for those in "difficult situations" that wish to seek a court order instead.
- Signed a bill prohibiting third trimester abortions.

Democrat Chris Bell:
- Wants to restore cuts in funding to family planning including full access to the morning after pill for victims of sexual assault.

Independent Carole Keeton Strayhorn:
- No official position listed on campaign website.
- Refused to answer issues questions asked by Project Vote Smart.

Independent Kinky Friedman:
- Supports a woman's right to choose abortion.

Libertarian James Werner:
- No official position listed on campaign website.
- Project Vote Smart says that Werner would support the following:
- Abortions should be legal when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape.
- Abortions should be legal when the life of the woman is endangered.
- Prohibit public funding of abortions and to organizations that advocate or perform abortions.