Legislation establishing civil penalties for the production and distribution of chemical abortion pills is close to becoming state law after passing the Texas House on Thursday night.
State Rep. Jeff Leach (R-Plano) successfully carried the Texas Woman and Child Protection Act, which curbs the production and distribution of chemical abortion pills in Texas through civil liability, grants additional powers granted to the state attorney general, and allows wrongful death claims. It passed second reading by 84 ayes to 46 nays, after two hours of debate.
