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Conservative lawmakers express concerns about bipartisan bill clarifying medical exceptions to Texas abortion law
The bill would not only allow an abortion to save the life of the mother, but also if the woman's major bodily function would ...
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Texas’s “Life of the Mother Act” Is an Abortion Ban in Sheep’s Clothing
As an abortion provider living in Texas, I can confidently say that this bill will not help me save additional lives.
'Life of the Mother Act' could revive century-old Texas abortion ban
An old abortion ban could be reinstated if Senate Bill 31 becomes law, which critics say could pave the way for Texas to ...
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Amid support from doctors group, bill to clarify Texas’ abortion ban does little to save lives, critics say
Senate Bill 31 supporters say it would clarify when doctors should intervene to save a pregnant woman’s life, but critics say ...
Texas Senate panel hears testimony on bill to clarify medical exceptions in state's abortion ban
Senators also heard testimony on a pair of bills that would crack down on abortion pill access and block taxpayer-funded abortion travel.
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Texas GOP Lawmakers Propose Amending Abortion Ban Linked to Deaths and a Rise in Sepsis Cases
While some expressed tempered optimism that legislators recognizing there was a problem, most said broader changes would be needed to guarantee the protection of patients. Texas’ abortion laws ...
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Texas Republicans seek to clarify when doctors can intervene under abortion bans
The bill does not expand abortion access or change the exceptions, but rather aims to clarify the existing law. Until recently, Texas Republicans maintained that the laws are clear. Hughes ...