(CNSNews.com) -- Planned Parenthood of Houston and Southeast Texas is holding a gala next month to raise money for its new abortion clinic, which will be specially equipped for performing late-term abortions.

The April 30 event is being billed as a “historic event” to celebrate the opening of the 78,000 square-foot facility and the 75th anniversary of the Texas Planned Parenthood operation. Tickets for the fundraiser range from $25,000 for a table of 10 to $350 for individual seating.

The event will also honor Melanie Gray and Mark Wawro: husband and wife, successful attorneys, and significant financial supporters of Planned Parenthood. Gray served on the board of directors of Planned Parenthood of Houston and Southeast Texas and chaired its $15 million capital campaign.

Critics charge that the opening of the center will increase the number of abortions performed by Planned Parenthood – already the leading provider of abortions in the United States – and increase the influence of the organization, which receives more than $350 million in federal (taxpayer) grants....