Abortion means the act of using or prescribing an instrument, a drug, a medicine, or any other substance, device, or means with the intent to cause the death of an unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant. The term does not include birth control devices, oral contraceptives, or emergency contraception. An act is not an abortion if the act is done with the intent to:
(a) Save the life or preserve the health of an unborn child;
(b) Remove a dead, unborn child whose death was caused by accidental miscarriage; or
(c) Remove an ectopic pregnancy.
Child means a natural person from the moment of conception until 18 years of age.
Unborn child means a natural person from the moment of conception who has not yet left the womb.
Abortionist means any person, medically trained or otherwise, who causes the death of the child in the womb. The term does not apply to any pharmacist or pharmaceutical worker who sells birth control devices or oral contraceptives. The term includes, but is not limited to:
(a) Obstetricians/gynecologists and other medical professionals who perform abortions of any kind.
(b) Any other medical professional who performs abortions of any kind.
(c) Any personnel from Planned Parenthood or other pro-abortion organizations who perform abortions of any kind.
(d) Any remote personnel who instruct abortive women to perform self-abortions at home.
City shall mean the city of Big Spring, Texas.
(Ord. No. 004-2020, 1-28-2020)