MINERAL WELLS, TEXAS
Mineral Wells, Texas is located in Palo Pinto and Parker Counties.
During Palo Pinto County's 2016 presidential election 80.7% voted Republican, 16.6% voted Democrat, and 2.7% voted for other candidates. In Parker County's 2016 presidential election results 81.8% voted Republican, 14.7% voted Democrat, and 3.5% voted for other candidates.
During the 2018 Republican Party Primary, voters had the opportunity to vote on proposition #7. This proposition gave voters the chance to voice their opinion if they were "In Favor" or "Against" this following statement: " I believe abortion should be abolished in Texas." In Palo Pinto County, out of 3,677 votes, 2,463 voted in favor of the idea of abolishing abortion in the state of Texas and 1,214 voted against the idea abolishing abortion in the state of Texas. In Parker County, out of 16,320 votes, 11,866 voted in favor of the idea of abolishing abortion in the state of Texas and 4,454 voted against the idea of abolishing abortion in the state of Texas.
The population of the city of Mineral Wells, Texas is 17,450.
On July 16th, 2019 the City Council of Mineral Wells voted on the construction of the Sanctuary City for the Unborn ordinance. The vote was 5-2. Five City Council members voted against the construction of an ordinance and the Mayor and one City Council member voted in favor of the ordinance.
Despite the outcome of the City Council's vote, the Mayor still wants to see his city become a Sanctuary City for the Unborn.
WFAA 8 ABC - July 14th, 2019
Mineral Wells Mayor Wants To Ban Abortion and Become A “Sancturary City for the Unborn” (VIDEO)
By Kevin Reece
Fort-Worth Star-Telegram - July 15th, 2019
This North Texas City May Soon Be Known As A “Sanctuary City for the Unborn”
By Anna M. Tinsley
WFAA 8 ABC - July 15th, 2019
Mineral Wells to Consider Becoming “Sanctuary City for the Unborn”
By Kevin Reece
Fort-Worth Star-Telegram - July 16th, 2019
North Texas Leaders Won’t Pursue Plan To Make Their City A Sanctuary for the Unborn
By Anna M. Tinsley
Family Research Council: Tony Perkins’ Washington Update - July 16th, 2019
Welcome to Mineral Wells, Population: Growing
By Tony Perkins and FRC Staff
ACLU of Texas - July 16th, 2019
ACLU of Texas Statement On Mineral Wells City Council Voting Against Restrictive Abortion Proposal
Fox 4 News - July 17th, 2019
City of Mineral Wells Votes Against Becoming A “Sanctuary City for the Unborn”
WFAA 8 ABC - July 17th, 2019
Waskom Remains Committed to Abortion Ban While Mineral Wells Votes to Take No Action On the Same (Video)
Faithwire - July 17th, 2019
ACLU Threat Prevents Texas Town From Becoming Latest ‘Sanctuary City For the Unborn’
By Will Maule
ACLU of Texas - July 17th, 2019
There’s A Sanctuary City Problem In Texas. But It’s Not What You Think.
By Drucilla Tigner
Fox News - July 17th, 2019
Texas Town Blocks Mayor’s Bid to Become “Sanctuary City For the Unborn”
By Caleb Parke
The Texan - July 17th, 2019
Mineral Wells Rejects Mayor’s Proposal To Create Sanctuary for Unborn
By Daniel Friend
Sanctuary Status
Denying Sanctuary by voting to take no action on the construction of a Sanctuary City for the Unborn Ordinance.
Date of Vote
July 16th, 2019
Result of Vote
Abortion is NOT outlawed in Mineral Wells, Texas and no law is on the books in Mineral Wells that would prevent the abortion industry from expanding into the city.
PRAISES & ENDORSEMENTS
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Mike Lang - Texas State Representative for House District 60
Facebook Status - July 15th, 2019
"The City of Waskom was the first, and I’m proud to say that the City of Mineral Wells of HD60 may be the next! The right to life is the most sacred right we cherish as a free society. Please join me in supporting the City of Mineral Wells and Mayor Perricone on their efforts to #StandForLife!
I think every city in Texas needs to make this stand. Who is with me?
Pictured is the City of Waskom resolution and here is a link to the actual ordinance passed: https://www.news-journal.com/…/file_a75fafc3-0503-5204-82b4…"