Chip Roy U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 21st district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Chip Roy U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 21st district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Rep. Chip Roy has raised concerns regarding the University of Texas' financial dealings with Planned Parenthood. On Wednesday, Rep. Roy sought clarification from the university about funds allocated to Planned Parenthood of Illinois.
"After receiving $526,145 of the $2 million allotted by HHS, the university has sub-awarded a total of $49,458 to the Planned Parenthood of Illinois since September 15, 2023," stated Rep. Roy in his letter addressed to Dr. Allan Cole, Dean of UT’s Steve Hicks School of Social Work.
Roy criticized the university's association with Planned Parenthood, describing it as conflicting with the beliefs of many Texans. He highlighted that "Planned Parenthood of Illinois is a radical entity and the University of Texas’ association with it violates the conscience of millions of Texans." The Congressman noted that on its website, "Planned Parenthood of Illinois proudly boasts of providing free abortions and ‘gender-affirming hormone therapy to transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive folks’ – including minors."
Emphasizing transparency in federal grant usage, Roy remarked on UT's position in national research expenditures among public institutions: “Considering that the University of Texas is second in the nation in federal research expenditures among public higher education systems, it is essential that we understand why federal grant recipients are entering into partnerships with abortion and so-called 'gender-affirming care'-providing organizations and under what circumstances.”
In his inquiry to UT, Rep. Roy requested:
1. Confirmation and documentation regarding any sub-award grant funding provided to Planned Parenthood of Illinois.
2. Information on any other funding agreements between UT and Planned Parenthood or similar organizations since January 2021.
3. Clarification on whether these financial actions align with Texas law, particularly Senate Bill 14 concerning public funds for gender-affirming procedures for minors.
A PDF version of Rep. Roy's letter is available online.
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