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5 May, 4 tweets, 2 min read
Texas lawmakers are poised to enact sweeping restrictions on access to abortions, prohibiting the procedure as early as six weeks and opening the door for a potential flood of lawsuits against abortion providers. #TXlege bit.ly/3nOVXY1
Beyond the limitations on abortion access, the bill would let nearly anyone — including people with no connection to the doctor or the woman — sue abortion providers, and those who help others get an abortion in violation of the proposed law.
People who support abortion funds and clinics could also be hit with lawsuits, and lawyers warn those sued would not be able to recover some of the money they spent on their legal defense.
Abortion rights advocates say the legislation is among the most “extreme” measures nationwide and does not exempt people pregnant because of rape of incest. bit.ly/3nOVXY1

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4 May
1/ Lubbock voters passed on Saturday an ordinance that tries to outlaw abortions in the city’s limits, likely prompting a lawsuit over what opponents say is an unconstitutional ban on the procedure. bit.ly/3tjdubG
2/ The ordinance allows the family members of a person who has an abortion within city limits to sue the provider and anyone who assists someone getting an abortion, like by driving them to a clinic.

There aren't exceptions for rape or incest. bit.ly/3tjdubG
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The Texas House on Thursday gave preliminary approval to three police reform measures that are part of a sweeping set of legislation following the murder of George Floyd by Derek Chauvin last year. #TXlege bit.ly/3eEHvh3
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29 Apr
1/ The February winter storm that left millions in Texas without power is being called the biggest epidemic of carbon monoxide poisoning in recent history.

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26 Apr
Breaking: Texas will continue to see its political clout grow as it gains two additional congressional seats following the 2020 census. bit.ly/2QrvvYe
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1/ Many clinics and sites across Texas are starting to offer walk-in COVID-19 shots without requiring an appointment.

Anyone here over the age of 16 is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.

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1/ The Texas House is debating a $246 billion budget proposal for the state today.

Lawmakers will vote on issues ranging from Medicaid expansion to border security.

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