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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott voices support for IVF after Alabama ruling

Gov. Greg Abbott expressed his support for Texas families' access to in vitro fertilization treatments and expects the state to address concerns raised by a recent court ruling in Alabama. He did not call for specific legislation to protect IVF treatment.
The Alabama Supreme Court's ruling, which considered frozen embryos as children, has led to the suspension of IVF treatments in healthcare systems and prompted some families to relocate their embryos out of state.
Abbott emphasized Texas' desire to facilitate parenthood and make it easier for people to have babies through IVF, while acknowledging complex issues surrounding the fate of frozen embryos in circumstances such as death or divorce.

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abc 13 Houston

Gov. Greg Abbott shows support for IVF in Texas after Alabama's recent ruling

Last week, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos can be considered children. Now, Gov. Greg Abbott is showing his support for IVF in Texas.

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The Daily Wire

Greg Abbott Sides With Trump On Alabama IVF Ruling

Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott sided with former President Donald Trump during an interview over the weekend on the Alabama Supreme Court’s recent ruling that frozen embryos should be considered human beings. Abbott made the remarks during a Sunday interview on CNN’s “State of the Union” with Dana Bash when asked if he agreed that embryos are human beings. “Well, listen, obviously, there’s some uncertainty lingering from this, but, candid…

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Spectrum Local News

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott voices support for IVF after Alabama ruling

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Houston Chronicle

Gov. Abbott vows to support IVF, does not call for law to protect access in Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott stops short of calling for laws to protect access to IVF in Texas.

5 months ago·Houston, United States

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KHOU 11

Gov. Abbott speaks on IVF treatments in wake of Alabama ruling

In wake of a ruling made by the Alabama Supreme Court, Governor Greg Abbott is echoing former President Donald Trump's stance on IVF treatment.

5 months ago·Houston, United States

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The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott signals support for IVF in Texas after Alabama ruling

Last week, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos can be considered children under a state law that allows parents to sue for wrongful death of minor children.

5 months ago·Austin, United States

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