Supporters say the measure would prevent women from regretting an abortion after they have the procedure. But abortion rights advocates fear the bill lacks key protections, like a requirement for the counselor to be a licensed medical professional.
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Health care
Texas House approves “born alive” abortion bill
The House tentatively signed off on a bill Tuesday that would grant legal protections to babies born after failed abortion attempts, though such instances are extremely rare.
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Texas Legislature 2019
This Republican Texas lawmaker halted a bill to outlaw abortion. He now faces security concerns, sheriff says.
State Rep. Jeff Leach said a bill that criminalizes abortion will not advance beyond the committee he chairs.
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Health care
Texas Senate moves to block local governments from partnering with abortion providers
Supporters say Senate Bill 22 would terminate “sweetheart rent deals,” but abortion rights advocates say the legislation is the latest attempt in the legislature’s years-long battle to reduce funding for abortion providers.
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Texas Legislature 2019
TribCast: The House passes its budget — civilly
On this week’s TribCast, Emily talks to Ayan, Emma, Cassi and Patrick about the House’s big night tackling the next biennial budget, a repeat performance by corporate opponents of last session’s “bathroom bill” and the anti-abortion legislation moving in the Capitol.
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Health care
Three Texas abortion bills pass committees, gaining momentum in Senate
Anti-abortion bills have gathered steam in the upper chamber — including a proposal to limit local funding for abortion providers and another to protect infants born alive after an abortion.
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Politics
Debate over Texas abortion bill prompts tears, frustration and a boycott from Democrats
The hearing on a bill regarding “the rights of a living child born after an abortion” was delayed Monday morning due to a lack of a quorum.
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University of Texas/Texas Tribune Polls
Guns are popular with Texans, and so are “red flag” laws, says UT/TT Poll
A strong majority of Texans told the University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll that judges should be allowed to temporarily take guns away from people deemed dangerous to themselves or others.
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Texas Legislature 2019
A Texas legislative session without an abortion fight? Unlikely.
Despite the fact that lawmakers have so far been focused on bipartisan “bread and butter” issues like property taxes and school finance, more than a dozen abortion-related bills are circulating in the state Capitol.
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Texas Legislature 2019
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is seeking more power this session to prosecute voter fraud and abortion-related crimes
Paxton’s office has asked lawmakers for millions more in funding and expanded jurisdiction to go after certain crimes. Critics say the requests are aimed at political gains.
