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