68 U.S. CITIES AND 7 COUNTIES HAVE PASSED ORDINANCES OUTLAWING ABORTION*
68 U.S. CITIES AND 7 COUNTIES HAVE PASSED ORDINANCES OUTLAWING ABORTION*
Levelland, Texas is located in Hockley County.
During Hockley County's 2016 Presidential Election 79.5% (5,809) voted Republican, 17.2% (1,260) voted Democrat, and 3.3% (242) 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 Hockley County, out of 2,197 votes, 1,683 voted in favor of the idea of abolishing abortion in the state of Texas and 514 voted against the idea abolishing abortion in the state of Texas.
The population of the city of Levelland, Texas is 13,929.
In the News
The Marshall News Messenger - March 11th, 2020
Waskom Makes Amendments To Abortion Ban Ordinance
By Robin Y. Richardson
Longview News Journal - March 11th, 2020
Waskom Makes Amendments To Abortion Ban Ordinance
By Robin Y. Richardson
CRIT-LARGE - March 14th, 2020
Concerned Citizens in Whiteface, Texas: Testimonials From The Vote to Outlaw Abortion
By Preston Kelly
About the Ordinance
The Levelland Ordinance
“All babies have the right to life even in the womb.” - Kaiti M.
“I want to see abortion outlawed.” - Crystal S.
“Abortion is child sacrifice and is wrong in every way.” - Bobby M.
“I do not believe in it.” - Helen M.
“It’s murder.” - Kirby G.
“Because it is wrong. All lives matter.” - Amanda M.
“Because babies are humans too. No matter what day they are conceived.” - Grace V.
“Someone has to speak up for the unborn.” - Crystal L.
“Protect those who cant protect themselves.” - Grace K.
“I believe only God is the giver and taker of life...I believe abortion is murder.” - Karen D.
“Because it’s not right. It’s not the babies fault.” - Amber M.
“It is against my beliefs.” - Sharon L.
“Yes! I want to see abortion outlawed in Levelland, Texas!” - Barbara B.
“It’s wrong. Life is precious. Abortion is murder at all levels in any stage.” - Lorien C.
“It’s wrong to take a life.” - Evelyn T.
“It is against my beliefs and the Bible.” - Tommie S.
“I want to see abortion outlawed in Levelland, Texas and everywhere.” - Faith J.
“I don’t believe in abortions. It is not what God wants us to do.” - Chrystal W.
“It’s against the commandments that God has set forth.” - Alfred W.
“Because I have three adopted children and I am a Christian.” - Pat T.
“I was adopted and I think every child deserves a chance to have a life.” - Taylor T.
“Because it is killing a baby, taking a life, murder.” - Sally R.
"Abortion is murder. Why would it be ok to choose whether or not a child has the right to live?" - Stevee P.
"I feel that God will judge a country if they murder their own children!!" - Mike P.
“I do not believe it lines up with the Bible.” - Eddie T.
“Because I want to speak for the unborn.” - Glen S.
“Because it is against God and I love life.” - Carolyn N.
“I don’t believe in abortion.” - Vincent S.
“My religious beliefs.” - Janice S.
“Because I believe only God can take a life. Because Jesus blessed the children and showed us how valuable they are to him. Abortion is outright murder.” - Misty A.
“Because it is the murder of a baby.” - Sally R.
“I want to see abortion outlawed everywhere.” - Kelly B.
“Yes, I want to see abortion outlawed.” - Marsha S.
“Because abortion is wrong.” - Sherry M.
“It is the murder of a human being God created.” - Sharon R.
“A child’s right to life begins at conception. Taking a stand for righteousness will bring the blessings to our towns and state.” - Donna M.
“I firmly believe in the biblical rights of ALL human life - before or after birth. I believe that each child is part of God’s perfect plan. Those children must be protected. Life begins at conception.” - Jordan C.
“Babies are a gift from God and He has big plans for every baby that is given life and breath.” - Amber M.
“Babies are a gift from God. They too need a chance to live.” - Helen M.
“It is murder.” - Jan G.
“Because it’s evil to rip a persons body apart & murder them!!!!!!!!!!!!!” - Jessica A.
“Because every unborn child is a living blessing from God and deserves to live out what God has planned for them.” - Felicia T.
“It is the taking an innocent life!” - Kathy B.
“It’s murder.” - Mica D.
“Because I have had an abortion when I was almost 16 and not only did a life end but it changed mine forever. The guilt that wreaked havoc on my life lead me to make very poor decisions. I am almost 38 and I still struggle with it sometimes. Babies are a gift.. Sometimes meant for the person having the baby... Sometimes meant for someone who can't have one on their own!” - Jennifer P.
“IT’S MURDER!” - Shelia H.
“Prolife” - Tammy S.
“I believe God knows us even when we are in our mother's womb. We are created in His Image, and His likeness. We are human from conception and therefore have the human right to life liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Being ripped apart is directly against each one of these rights. I also feel abortion also destroys every human heart that participates in this destruction of one little human. The mother and father for sure. I believe we can be for life and not death, in Jesus'Name." - Donna M.
“Yes, I want to see abortion outlawed in Levelland, Texas.” - Clayton C.
“It is against my beliefs.” - Drayton S.
“Every life matters. Killing an unborn child is horrific and not biblical.” - Dundie M.
“Every child is a gift of God and has a right to live.” - Velma M.
“There are many couples who are unable to have children. If abortion was outlawed, those couples could adopt the unwanted children. It wasn’t the child’s fault to be brought into the world. They deserve a chance at life. Regardless of the situation, these women have the choice to give those children a better life instead of taking it from them.” - Mikaela R.
“I believe that an unborn child is a blessing. Abortion in my eyes is murder.” - Lori P.
“Because it is ungodly. It is against the Word of God and these unborn need rescue.” - Taylor C.
“Babies deserve the right to live a full life too.” - Sabrina A.
“I want to see abortion outlawed in Levelland, Texas.” - Richard F.
“It is ungodly.” - Steve V.
“Because I am pro-life.” - David H.
“It’s against the will of God.” - James C.
“Abortion is horrible.” - Raymon J.
“Babies lives matter.” - Deidra C.
“Abortion is against my beliefs. Life starts at conception.” - Terry N.
“I don’t believe in taking children’s lives.” - Staci W.
“Abortion is horrible.” - Gwen J.
We have to protect those who can’t protect themselves.” - Scott C.
“I want to see abortion outlawed in Levelland, Texas.” - Justin S.
“Every child’s life matters.” - Ann F.
“As a couple who loves kids, we are unable to have kids. Our Christian values and upbringing has led our hearts to adopt and to give a kid the best life possible.” - LaRae J.
“Abortion is no good. God makes the last say so.” - Maria S.
“Because it is unconstitutional.” - Anrique S.
“Every child is a child of God when they are formed in the womb.” - Carolyn R.
“All lives are in God’s control.” - George J.
“Unborn children need a voice.” - Debra M.
“I want to see abortion outlawed in Levelland, Texas.” - Debbie G.
“God.” - Deana E.
“All life is created by God at the moment of conception. Every soul deserves a chance at this life. Abortion is against Gods will.” - Abby F.
“There is no point in my life in which I have been told that murder is ok. From the moment of conception, a life is formed and if we remove that life in any way, it is murder. I have seen abortion affect to many people in my life, especially my family. I have walked through the healing process with my wife from an abortion she had before we were together and I have seen the affects it had on her as a person and I do now want anyone to have to go through that pain and emptiness. “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart.”(Jeremiah 1:5a) And the Psalmists says, “For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb.” - Heath M.
“I believe in the right to life, especially for the precious gifts from God, our children!” - James C.
“Because everyone “deserve a life and it’s not the babies fault and shouldn’t be punished and there needs to be more awareness on this so called choice. That choice should have made before having sex and not after.” - Joni B.
“Because a baby is a gift from God.” - Mark B.
"I believe Jesus has a purpose for all those little souls and their lives shouldn’t be terminated. Their lives need the chance to live!" - Jessica J.
"Abortion is murder." - Brent P.
"I believe it is murder. God is the creator of life and loves each of us from the moment of conception. It is not our right to choose who lives and dies." - Tamara P.
"Simple. Abortion is murder." - Daniel P.
"I believe that life begins at conception. I believe abortion is murder. I believe Psalm 139: 13 - 16. We are created by God, loved by God. God has a plan and purpose for each of us. I became a mother at the age of 16. The thought of abortion never crossed my mind. I loved my unborn baby. She was loved and wanted by me the moment I suspected I was pregnant. More importantly I knew she was loved and wanted by God. 36 years later I have a daughter I love with my whole heart and 4 beautiful and amazing granddaughters that I also love with my whole heart. What a gift life is. It's a gift from a loving God." - Vicky G.
"It is a sin to murder!!" - Angela P.
“To protect the unborn.” - P. Suzette M.
“I want to see abortion outlawed in Levelland, Texas.” - Shelby H.
“It’s killing and murder of a child of God. A precious life.” - Traci N.
“I want to see abortion outlawed in Levelland, Texas.” - Douglas D.
“To be the voice for the unborn that deserves to live.” - Katelyn F.
“I would like to see abortion outlawed. Who are we to decide who lives or dies? The Lord our God has given us a voice to protect those that cannot protect themselves. It is time we stand up for what is right and not lay down to sin.” - Dan P.
“Against God’s law.” - Randy F.
“Yes, I want to see abortion outlawed in Levelland, Texas.” - Kristen T.
“Speak up for those who can’t speak for themselves. There are many families willing and wanting to love these children.” - Misty T.
“Because it is murder.” - Josh T.
“I want to see abortion outlawed in Levelland, Texas.” - Barbara D.
“To save the kids.” - Kevin E.
“Babies have the right to life.” - Pam M.
“Because it is against God’s will.” - Sue E.
“It is against God.” - Branden S.
“I want to see abortion outlawed in Levelland, Texas.” - Brian W.
“Speak for those who cannot. People cannot have kids, but are willing to adopt.” - Taci Z.
“Abortion goes against the Bible - Children are God’s gift.” - Barbara S.