Texas, abortion ban and Senate Bill

Texas GOP senator files bill to clarify abortion ban, expand protections in emergencies
A bill filed Friday and backed by top Republicans aims to give doctors more leeway to treat pregnant patients in medical emergencies.
Texas Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Clarify Medical Exceptions in State's Abortion Ban
A Texas lawmaker has introduced a bill to change the language in the state’s abortion laws to make it clearer when exceptions can be made to save the life of the patient
Alert: Texas lawmaker introduces bill to clarify the state’s abortion laws, citing confusion over medical exceptions
Texas lawmaker introduces bill to clarify the state’s abortion laws, citing confusion over medical exceptions. Got a question? Put a reporter on it. Ever think of a question that you wish someone would answer?
Texas Republicans seek to clarify when doctors can intervene under abortion bans
A Senate bill filed Friday does not expand abortion access, but aims to give doctors clarity while operating under laws that come with up to life in prison.
Kentucky Lawmakers Add Specific Medical Exceptions to the State's Near-Total Abortion Ban
Republican lawmakers inserted several medical exceptions into Kentucky's near-total abortion ban on Thursday, seeking to offer clarity to doctors fearful of breaking the law for terminating pregnancies while treating expectant mothers with grave complications.

Texas, oversight and Senate Bill

'Transformational': Texas Senate Bill 568 would overhaul special education funding
As a Texas public school student in the 1960s, Brent Hagenbuch was the only second grader in his class who couldn’t read. He ...
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Texas Senate majority unveils bill requiring voters to prove their citizenship
All 20 GOP senators signed on to Senate Bill 16, which would apply to currently registered voters, and restrict some to only ...
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Texas’ hemp producers and sellers say bill would cripple the industry
SB3 would ban the sale of consumable THC products, but cannabis reform advocates worry it would have far-reaching – and ...
Here's how the Texas Legislature is hoping to crack down on AI-generated child porn
Texas Senate OKs bill to outlaw AI-generated child sex abuse material. Lawmakers say it'll be another tool to crack down on child exploitation.
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UP IN SMOKE: Senate Bill 3 and how a proposed statewide THC ban could affect local businesses
The 89th State Legislature is considering a bill that, if passed, would ban all THC products statewide. In 2023, the industry generated $8 billion in revenue.
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Texas Senate panel moves to cut minimum residential lot sizes in large cities
Senate Bill 15 would authorize property owners in large Texas cities to construct single-family homes on lots as small as ...
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick lays out second round of Texas Senate priorities. Here's the list.
Ten of Patrick's 40 priorities have already passed out of the Senate, including three of the items on the new list released ...
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Proof of citizenship may be required to vote under new Texas proposal
Senate Bill 16 in Texas proposes requiring proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration, affecting new voters and those ...
‘Make Texas Healthy Again’ passes in the Senate
On Wednesday afternoon, the Senate passed two bills with the aim to “Make Texas Healthy Again,” improving health-focused initiatives within the Lone Star State.
Texas Senate passes bill creating Bitcoin reserve in effort to move towards digital future
Under Senate Bill 21, the Texas Comptroller would be able to invest state funds in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
Texas lawmakers will debate saving the state’s water supply after key legislation is introduced
The state House and Senate have similar proposals to solve the state's water crisis, but there are stark differences on how ...