Politics & Government
Texas Bill Banning Abortions As Early As 6 Weeks Into Pregnancy Heads To Gov. Abbott's Desk
The Senate vote sends the bill to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who is expected to sign it into law.
May 14, 2021
Texas lawmakers voted Thursday, May 13, to ban abortions after as early as six weeks, before many women know they are pregnant, and allow private citizens to enforce the rule through civil lawsuits against doctors and others.
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The Senate vote sends the bill to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who is expected to sign it into law.
That would bring Texas in line with about a dozen other GOP-led states that have passed so-called “heartbeat bills” that have been mostly blocked by federal courts.
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