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Dewhurst Tweet: Abortion Bill Is Attempt To Close Clinics

State Senate Republicans insist proposed new restrictions on abortion facilities are designed to protect women’s health. But a tweet David Dewhurst said the plan is an attempt to shut down clinics and all but ban abortion in Texas.

16 hours ago

Anti-Abortion Rally In State Capitol

An estimated 3,000 people have marched on the state Capitol for an anti-abortion rally to mark the 40th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion.

2013/01/26

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Planned Parenthood Sues State Over Women’s Health Program

Filing a lawsuit claiming unconstitutional discrimination, Planned Parenthood is taking the State of Texas to court.

2012/04/11

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Judge Says He Can’t Block Texas Sonogram Law

A federal judge in Austin said Monday that he couldn’t block a Texas law requiring women to have a sonogram before having an abortion any longer because an appeals court had ordered it to take effect.

2012/02/06

Court Clears Immediate Enforcement Of Abortion Law

A federal appeals court cleared the way Friday for the immediate enforcement of a new abortion law in Texas requiring doctors to conduct a sonogram before the procedure.

2012/01/13