![]() The upper chamber will need to review changes the House made to the legislation before it’s sent to the governor, who is expected to sign it into law.Ībortion rights advocates say the legislation is among the most “extreme” measures nationwide and does not exempt people pregnant because of rape or incest. ![]() The House on Thursday approved a priority “heartbeat” bill passed by the Senate earlier this spring, which was authored or sponsored by nearly every Republican senator and more than 60 members of the House. Texas lawmakers are poised to enact sweeping restrictions on access to abortions, prohibiting the procedure before many women know they are pregnant, and opening the door for a potential flood of lawsuits against abortion providers. ![]() Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news.
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