FOX News Austin
The new law bans abortions after the 20th week of pregnancy and dictates when abortion-inducing drugs can be taken.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas Gov. Rick Perry has signed sweeping new abortion regulations that threaten the existence of most clinics in the state.
The Republican signed legislation Thursday that had sparked weeks of protests at the state Capitol.
The new law bans abortions after the 20th week of pregnancy and dictates when abortion-inducing drugs can be taken. But it also requires abortion clinic doctors to have hospital admitting privileges and restricts abortions to surgical centers.
Only 5 of Texas’ 42 abortion clinics currently meet the new requirements. The law takes effect in October.
Wild Thing’s comment.………….
God bless Gov. Perry!!!!
This law actually protects women having an abortion by making sure the clinics meet certain medical standards required for hospitals. But, the abortionists don’t care about women’s safety, all they want is unrestricted abortions at any time for any woman under any condition.