Texas abortion laws still in effect, but blue wave could bring changes, challenges
05-11-2026 19:54 via KXAN Austin

Texas abortion laws still in effect, but blue wave could bring changes, challenges

Tuesday's electoral sweep of state offices by Democrats raised questions about the future of Conservative laws, such as restrictions on abortion access.
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