Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is excited to sign a bill that would effectively prohibit abortion for many people. Really excited. On Thursday, he tweeted that he “can’t wait to sign” the so-called “heartbeat bill.”
Abbott’s celebrated that SB 8, which is being spearheaded by lead sponsor and Republican state Rep. Shelby Slawson, is “one step closer” to becoming law after the House passed it a day earlier. The House voted 81-63 in favor of the legislation.
The bill would forbid abortions starting at the point when a heartbeat can be detected, but it also makes it possible for lawsuits to be filed against abortion providers and those who help others get an abortion.
May 02, 2021 - 3:36 PM
LUBBOCK, Texas - Lubbock voters have approved a measure aimed at outlawing abortion in the West Texas city, a move likely to prompt legal action from opponents who call it an unconstitutional ban on the procedure.
Residents voted Saturday to declare Lubbock a âsanctuary city for the unborn,â bypassing the City Council s rejection of the proposal last year over concerns that it would be unenforceable and tie the city up in costly litigation.
The proposition was approved with 62% of the vote, according to the unofficial tally from Lubbock County. Itâs unclear when it would go into effect.
Lubbock, Texas voters OK abortion ban and declaring city a sanctuary for the unborn
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Lubbock, Texas Lubbock voters have approved a measure aimed at outlawing abortion in the West Texas city, a move likely to prompt legal action from opponents who call it an unconstitutional ban on the procedure.
Residents voted Saturday to declare Lubbock a sanctuary city for the unborn, bypassing the City Council s rejection of the proposal last year over concerns that it would be unenforceable and tie the city up in costly litigation. The proposition was approved with 62% of the vote, according to the unofficial tally from Lubbock County. It was unclear when it would go into effect.
By: Associated Press, CBS News
LUBBOCK, Texas -
Lubbock voters have approved a measure aimed at outlawing abortion in the West Texas city, a move likely to prompt legal action from opponents who call it an unconstitutional ban on the procedure.
Residents voted Saturday to declare Lubbock a sanctuary city for the unborn, bypassing the City Council s rejection of the proposal last year over concerns that it would be unenforceable and tie the city up in costly litigation.
The proposition was approved with 62% of the vote, according to the unofficial tally from Lubbock County. It was unclear when it would go into effect.
Lubbock votes to ban abortion, setting up likely legal fight
May 3, 2021
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Lubbock voters have approved a measure aimed at outlawing abortion in the West Texas city, a move likely to prompt legal action from opponents who call it an unconstitutional ban on the procedure.
LUBBOCK, Texas Lubbock voters have approved a measure aimed at outlawing abortion in the West Texas city, a move likely to prompt legal action from opponents who call it an unconstitutional ban on the procedure.
Residents voted Saturday to declare Lubbock a “sanctuary city for the unborn,” bypassing the City Council’s rejection of the proposal last year over concerns that it would be unenforceable and tie the city up in costly litigation.