TEXAS — The state of California has placed billboards in seven of the most restrictive states when it comes to access to abortion care. That includes the Lone Star State. 

Gov. Gavin Newsom tweeted that these billboards provide information for women who are seeking abortions in these “anti-freedom states.” He reiterated that the state of California will defend women’s rights to make decisions about their own health.

As it stands, abortion is illegal in almost every instance in Texas. Texas abortion law makes no exception for cases involving rape or incest. 

Gov. Newsom tagged the governors of the abortion-restrictive states with the very billboard template that launched to let them know what was coming to their states. Besides Texas, these billboards are also in Indiana, Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota and Oklahoma.

As states across the United States create their own restrictions on abortions, California maintains that abortion is legal and protected in its state.

According to the state’s abortion website that launched earlier this week, Gov. Newsom said, “I want people to know all around the rest of the country and many parts of the globe, that I hope we’re your antidote to your fear, your anxiety.”

The website further provides information about abortions, women’s legal rights, where to find providers and how to pay for services. It marks California as a safe harbor to out-of-state women who may not have the access they need in their home state. People can travel to California for abortion care. The website does not collect any personal information from visitors of the site.

“Abortion is legal, safe and accessible here in California – whether or not you live here, know that we have your back. As Republican states continue rolling back fundamental civil rights and even try to prevent people from accessing information online or crossing state lines for care, you’re welcome here in California and we’ll continue to fight like hell for you,” said Gov. Newsom.

Newsom also signed an executive order in June to prevent information, such as medical records and patient data, from being shared by states or individuals who are investigating within states that restrict access to abortion. In November, California residents will be able to vote to amend the state’s constitution to include the right to an abortion.