Opposing legal teams presented arguments at the first courtroom hearing on Texas’ new abortion sonogram law on Wednesday, and U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks said he hoped to rule by September on whether the measure could take effect.
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Texplainer: What are the State’s Events Trust Funds?
Hey, Texplainer: What are the State Comptroller’s Events Trust Funds, and how do they work?
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Group Asks For Injunction Against Sonogram Law
The Center for Reproductive Rights, a national abortion rights advocacy group, filed a motion Thursday in U.S. District Court to postpone implementation of Texas’ recently signed abortion sonogram bill.
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Updated: Senate Committee Votes Out Smoking Ban
Senate lawmakers pushed a ban on smoking in public places out of committee this afternoon, sending it to the full upper chamber for a vote.