US EditionTexas Senate OKs effort to clarify medical exceptions under state’s abortion ban
- The Texas Senate approved changes to the state's strict abortion ban on Tuesday.
- Lawmakers acted after advocates called current laws vague regarding life-threatening conditions.
- Changes clarify medical exceptions for life-threatening conditions capable of causing death.
- The Senate passed the bill unanimously with a 31-0 vote.
- The bill now requires approval from the state House and Governor Abbott.
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Lt. Gov. Patrick thanks Sen. Hughes following 'Life of the Mother Act' passage
AUSTIN, Texas (KETK) -- Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued a statement on Tuesday regarding the Texas Senate's unanimous passage of East Texas Senator Bryan Hughes's Senate Bill 31. Bethesda Pediatrics provides affordable healthcare thanks to East Texas Giving Day Senate Bill 31, which is known as the Life of the Mother Act, explains the current law against abortions and clears up the definition of "life threatening" to physicians. The bill helps…
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Texas Senate OKs effort to clarify medical exceptions under state's abortion ban
Texas lawmakers advanced a bill to change the language in the state's abortion laws in an effort to clarify when doctors are allowed to perform an abortion during a medical emergency.
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