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Tag Archives: judicial bypass

Bill Zedler

by Andrea Grimes

Abbott’s Back Alley Abortion Politics are a Texas Tradition

If lawmakers don't get the abortion restrictions they want from the Lege, they boss the health department around instead.

Thu, Aug 4, 2016 |

If Texas lawmakers don't get the abortion restrictions they want during the Lege session, they just boss the state health department around instead....Read More

Reproductive rights supporters wear hospital gowns and carry signs reading "I support Jane."

by Andrea Grimes

Texas Court Makes Tough New Abortion Law Even Tougher

Tue, Dec 29, 2015 |

As part of the implementation of new abortion restrictions in the state, the Texas Supreme Court issued rules Tuesday that will make it more difficult for abuse...Read More

Reproductive rights supporters wear hospital gowns and carry signs reading "I support Jane."

by Alexa Garcia-Ditta

Court Committee Puzzled by New Abortion Restrictions

Sat, Oct 17, 2015 |

The Texas Supreme Court Advisory Committee, made up of 46 lawyers and judges, is charged with proposing rules for the court to consider as it implements HB 3994...Read More

Reproductive rights supporters wear hospital gowns and carry signs reading "I support Jane."

by Alexa Garcia-Ditta

Restrictive Abortion Bill Targeting Teens One Step Closer to Law After Senate Approval

Mon, May 25, 2015 |

Opponents raised concerns that the bill may violate a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the bypass process must be confidential and expeditious, and endangers alre...Read More

State Rep. Geanie Morrison (R-Victoria)

by Alexa Garcia-Ditta

House Committee Considers Restrictions for Minors Seeking Abortions

Thu, Apr 23, 2015 |

Abortion rights advocates and legal experts warned changes to the judicial bypass process could endanger vulnerable young women....Read More

Lawmakers Consider a De Facto Ban on Abortion for Minors

by Alexa Garcia-Ditta

Tue, Apr 14, 2015

After passing one of the most extreme anti-abortion laws in the country in 2013, conservative lawmakers have filed at least four bills this session targeting a ...Read More

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