i would have to build a surgical center which, apparently, could be -- >> [inaudible] >> yeah, $3 million. >> reporter: so that's not's happening. >> no, that's not going to happen. >> reporter: pro-choice supporters have said all along this would compromise health for women, b pro-life advocates are not buying it. they contend this law was designed not to stop abortions, rather make them safer. they also argue these providers do have the cash flow to make the required changes. >> the vast majority of the abortion facilities in texas that are not ambulatory surgical centers will continue to stay in business. abortion is a huge business. there's lots of money being made by these abortionists doing these procedures, and i don't think they're about to back out of the business. >> reporter: doctors performing the procedure also have to have admitting privileges at a hospital within 30 miles from the clinic where they're being performed.