AG says doctors cant face death penalty for abortions
A Texas attorney general opinion says doctors who perform abortions without parental consent or in the third trimester cannot be charged with capital murder. The 2003 law deemed killing an unborn child capital murder but allowed a defense for lawful medical procedures, prompting regional debate.
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Reform urged for Texas CHIP after 2003 changes
Democratic lawmakers pressed for restoring CHIPS rules altered in 2003 amid a $10 billion shortfall. Enrollment fell from 507,000 in 2003 to 321,815 in the current month as re enrollment, waiting periods, asset tests, and gross income calculations drew scrutiny from Rep. Garnet Coleman and other supporters. Republican officials cited safeguarding taxpayer dollars and potential reforms welcomed by Gov. Perry. A separate move seeks a 180 day moratorium on new coal plant permits by Rep. Charles Anderson and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
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Texas Democrats press Perry on private lobbyist contracts
Houston Democrat Rep. Gene Green seeks answers after Texas transportation agency hired private firms to lobby Congress without Democratic knowledge. Green learned of a Federalist Group contract, plans a letter with seven colleagues, while state officials note terminations with Cassidy and Associates and Federalist Group.
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