Texas Governor Signs Bill Allowing Residents to Sue Mail-Order Abortion Pill Providers

Supporters say the law will protect lives of Texas children. Critics say it will spread fear among providers.

Gov. Greg Abbott speaks to reporters after a bill signing at the state Capitol in Austin, Texas, on Aug. 22, 2025. Eric Gay/AP Photo

WASHINGTON—Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Sept. 17 signed a bill into law that aims to halt the sale of abortion medication by mail to residents of his state.

The bill, known as House Bill 7, would allow private citizens to bring lawsuits against entities that mail abortion medication—which is already banned in Texas—to residents of the state for the purpose of facilitating an abortion.