San Antonio, January 10, 2026
San Antonio has terminated its Reproductive Justice Fund, which used taxpayer money to assist residents traveling for abortions, following legal actions led by Attorney General Ken Paxton. He argued that the fund violated Texas law, prompting the city to comply with Senate Bill 33, which prohibits the use of public funds for abortion-related activities. The fund’s discontinuation marks a significant shift in local abortion support programs.
San Antonio Ends Abortion Travel Fund Amid Legal Challenges
San Antonio, Texas – The City of San Antonio has discontinued its “Reproductive Justice Fund,” which allocated taxpayer dollars to assist residents in traveling out of state for abortions. This decision follows legal actions initiated by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who argued that the fund violated state laws prohibiting the use of public funds for abortion-related activities.
Legal Actions and Legislative Changes
In April 2025, San Antonio’s City Council approved $100,000 for the Reproductive Justice Fund, intended to support abortion-related travel expenses. Attorney General Paxton filed a lawsuit against the city, claiming that the fund violated the Texas Constitution’s Gift Clause, which restricts the use of public funds for private purposes. The lawsuit sought to prevent the city from disbursing the allocated funds.
In June 2025, the Fifteenth Court of Appeals granted a temporary injunction, halting the city’s ability to use the funds for out-of-state abortion travel. This legal action was part of a broader effort by Paxton to enforce Texas’s pro-life statutes and prevent the use of taxpayer money for abortion-related services.
Subsequently, in August 2025, Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 33 into law. This legislation explicitly prohibits cities and other government entities from using public funds to support abortion-related activities, including travel for out-of-state abortions. The law took effect in September 2025, further solidifying the legal framework against such funding.
City’s Response and Fund Termination
Following the enactment of Senate Bill 33, San Antonio’s city attorney stated that the city would comply with the new law and would not allocate any part of the Reproductive Justice Fund to support out-of-state abortion travel. As a result, the city requested the dismissal of the ongoing lawsuit, leading to the case being dismissed without a finding for either side.
Attorney General Paxton’s office declared victory in the legal challenge, emphasizing the importance of upholding Texas’s pro-life values and preventing the use of taxpayer funds for abortion-related purposes. The termination of the Reproductive Justice Fund marks a significant development in the ongoing legal and legislative efforts to restrict abortion access in Texas.
Background Context
The establishment of the Reproductive Justice Fund by San Antonio was part of a broader initiative by several cities to provide support for residents seeking abortions, especially in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022. However, these initiatives faced legal challenges from state authorities, leading to legislative actions like Senate Bill 33 to explicitly prohibit such funding.
The legal and legislative actions in Texas reflect the state’s ongoing debates and legal battles over abortion access and the use of public funds for related services. The outcome in San Antonio serves as a precedent for other cities considering similar initiatives and underscores the influence of state legislation on local governance in matters related to abortion.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What was the Reproductive Justice Fund in San Antonio?
The Reproductive Justice Fund was a program established by the City of San Antonio to allocate taxpayer dollars to assist residents in traveling out of state for abortions. In April 2025, the City Council approved $100,000 for this fund.
Why did Attorney General Ken Paxton sue San Antonio?
Attorney General Paxton sued San Antonio, arguing that the Reproductive Justice Fund violated the Texas Constitution’s Gift Clause, which restricts the use of public funds for private purposes, including abortion-related activities.
What is Senate Bill 33?
Senate Bill 33 is a law signed by Governor Greg Abbott in August 2025, which prohibits cities and other government entities in Texas from using public funds to support abortion-related activities, including travel for out-of-state abortions. The law took effect in September 2025.
What was the outcome of the lawsuit against San Antonio?
The lawsuit was dismissed without a finding for either side after San Antonio agreed to comply with Senate Bill 33 and ceased the allocation of funds for out-of-state abortion travel, effectively ending the Reproductive Justice Fund.
How does this decision affect other cities in Texas?
The decision in San Antonio serves as a precedent for other cities in Texas, reinforcing the prohibition against using public funds for abortion-related activities and influencing local governance on this issue.
Key Features of the Reproductive Justice Fund and Related Legal Actions
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Establishment of the Fund | San Antonio City Council approved $100,000 for the Reproductive Justice Fund in April 2025 to assist residents in traveling out of state for abortions. |
| Legal Challenge | Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against San Antonio, claiming the fund violated the Texas Constitution’s Gift Clause by using public funds for abortion-related activities. |
| Temporary Injunction | In June 2025, the Fifteenth Court of Appeals granted a temporary injunction, halting the city’s ability to use the funds for out-of-state abortion travel. |
| Senate Bill 33 | Signed into law in August 2025, Senate Bill 33 prohibits cities and other government entities in Texas from using public funds to support abortion-related activities, including travel for out-of-state abortions. |
| City’s Compliance | Following the enactment of Senate Bill 33, San Antonio’s city attorney stated that the city would comply with the new law and would not allocate any part of the Reproductive Justice Fund to support out-of-state abortion travel. |
| Dismissal of Lawsuit | The lawsuit was dismissed without a finding for either side after San Antonio agreed to comply with Senate Bill 33 and ceased the allocation of funds for out-of-state abortion travel, effectively ending the Reproductive Justice Fund. |
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