Politics & Government

Texas Heartbeat Bill Heads To Governor Abbott

The House and Senate have approved a bill that would ban most abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected.

May 18, 2021

The Texas legislative session nears an end, the House and Senate have approved a bill that would ban most abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected.

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SB 8, the Texas Heartbeat Act, will now head to Governor Greg Abbott for his signature.

Jonathan Saenz of Texas Values said he’s pleased the Governor has said he will sign it.

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