Texas State Senator Wendy Davis and a screaming mob of protesters may have successfully prevented a full vote on S.B. 5 last night, but Governor Rick Perry is not deterred. He has called another special legislative session for July 1 to give lawmakers another shot at defending the unborn:

From his office’s official statement:

“I am calling the Legislature back into session because too much important work remains undone for the people of Texas. Through their duly elected representatives, the citizens of our state have made crystal clear their priorities for our great state. Texans value life and want to protect women and the unborn. Texans want a transportation system that keeps them moving. Texans want a court system that is fair and just. We will not allow the breakdown of decorum and decency to prevent us from doing what the people of this state hired us to do.

The haters are already out in full force:

https://twitter.com/inflammatorywrt/status/350002640979107841

https://twitter.com/audreyawhite/status/350002302230339584

let's talk about rick perry: why is a man with the emotional and intellectual development of an 8-year-old in charge of an entire state? — Chris Ziegler (@zpower) June 26, 2013

Nice to see Rick Perry fulfilling his destiny as a man dumber than his underwear. — Zack Handlen (@zhandlen) June 26, 2013

Wow, @GovernorPerry really hates women's Constitutional rights. — David Hume (@GreatSkeptic) June 26, 2013

Rick Perry is stupid. No, he's literally just stupid. — Tim Fitzgerald (@tim__fitzgerald) June 26, 2013

Wow Rick Perry, this is despicable. He's now calling for a special session on July 1st. This is pathetic. — Cam Newton (@PrezNewton44) June 26, 2013

https://twitter.com/andeparks/status/350002017491632129

Rick Perry just called another special session to vote on his disgusting abortion bill. You are an ignorant and appalling individual, Rick. — Megan Winters (@megan_wint) June 26, 2013

…in case it wasn't clear already, Gov. Rick Perry is a sexist prick. k, thanks. — Tiffany Simone (@TiffanySDillon) June 26, 2013

https://twitter.com/madswee/status/350004451920199681

Rick perry makes me ill. Just go away, you wrinkled, brainless piece of excrement. — Tiznoast (@tiznoast) June 26, 2013

Rick fucking Perry, fuck you & the horse you rode in on. Also, fuck you, John Kasich. #txlege #OHleg — Jane Doe, MD (@DrJaneChi) June 26, 2013

Rick Perry, it's a shame you weren't in that mansion when it caught fire. — Sairo (@SairoHusky) June 26, 2013

Despicable.

But ultimately, all the bile they spew is in the name of an unjust cause. Life is sacred, and we will never stop fighting for the unborn:

🙂 RT @ArletteSaenz: Rick Perry just called a special session, starts July 1st — T.R. (@ctsa) June 26, 2013

"Texans value life and want to protect women and the unborn." Said .@GovernorPerry in a statement. THANK YOU SIR!!!! #txlege #sb5 — Rhonda Koenig (@Rhondako) June 26, 2013

Thank you @GovernorPerry for doing what we all need. Those of us outside Texas need good examples! — Neil Stevens (@presjpolk) June 26, 2013

Quietly, under the radar, Texas Gov. Rick Perry did something heroic today, declaring that human life is worth fighting for. Respect. — Mark Youngkin (@mayoungkin) June 26, 2013

Thank you, Governor.