AUSTIN – The battle over abortion resumes in Austin today. Governor Perry has called lawmakers back to pass restrictions that were derailed last week by protesters and Sen. Wendy Davis’ filibuster. Both sides on the issue want activist groups involved.
Gov. Perry Slams Pro-Choice Protesters After SB5 Fails
June 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment
DALLAS – Governor Rick Perry today slammed pro-choice protesters and a state senator who this week killed the bill with new abortion restrictions. Perry spoke at the National Right to Life convention in Dallas.
KERA Interview with Senator Wendy Davis
June 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment
DALLAS – Those celebrating the legislative defeat of new abortion restrictions in Texas had a short-lived victory. Governor Rick Perry has called a new special session to vote on abortion restrictions again. State Senator Wendy Davis, whose filibuster helped defeat the bill Tuesday, talked to KERA’s Shelley Kofler about what comes next, and whether she plans to run for Governor.
Abortion Bill Blocked in TX Senate
June 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
AUSTIN – Democrats blocked a bill in the Texas Senate last night that would have further regulated and restricted abortions in Texas. The minority party was able to combine an 11-hour filibuster with other procedural delays and activist outrage to delay a vote on the bill until just after midnight.
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