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Texas Legislature OK’s near-complete ban on abortions, sends bill to Gov. Abbott
Gov. Greg Abbott has said he will sign the bill that also allows private citizens to sue abortion providers who violate of the ban.
The Texas Capitol in Austin on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. (Juan Figueroa/ The Dallas Morning News)(Juan Figueroa) This is a developing story
AUSTIN Gov. Greg Abbott is poised to sign a bill into law that would ban abortions as early as six weeks into a pregnancy and allow any private citizen to sue abortion providers who violate the restriction.
The Senate gave the measure final approval Thursday, sending it to Abbott, who has said he “can’t wait to sign” the legislation.