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Texas Passes Abortion Pill Restrictions Amid Legal Challenges

9/4/2025

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Texas lawmakers passed House Bill 7, which restricts abortion pills and permits private lawsuits against providers, pending Gov. Abbott's signature.
Monthly telehealth abortions in Texas exceed 3,400, despite state bans.
Ongoing legal challenges target shield law providers, with some anti-abortion advocates questioning the bill's effectiveness.

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Story summary

Texas lawmakers passed House Bill 7, which restricts abortion pills and permits private lawsuits against providers, pending Gov. Abbott's signature.
Monthly telehealth abortions in Texas exceed 3,400, despite state bans.
Ongoing legal challenges target shield law providers, with some anti-abortion advocates questioning the bill's effectiveness.