Shelby Slawson, R-Stephenville, ban abortion at six weeks – when, according to anti-choice zealots but not actual physicians, a “
fetal heartbeat” can be detected. Since most women don’t know they are pregnant at this point, the bills would amount to a near-total ban. The local leaders joined other attorneys, former and current members of the House, and legal scholars in criticizing the bills, and specifically for their provisions that grant
anyone the extraordinary authority to file suit against providers, even if they have no connection to the patient or do not reside in Texas.
While 10 other states have passed similar bans, they’ve been stopped by the courts from taking effect. The aggressive legal feature that Texas anti-choice Republicans have added to their bills – meant to shield the state from suits – is the first of its kind in the country. And it’s a blatantly unconstitutional one, according to the local legal community.
Masks stay enforced in Austin, Travis County
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Texas judge allows Austin to keep local mask mandate for now
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