Texas Senate gives initial UK to 24 hour abortion wait
The Texas Senate approved a 24 hour waiting period bill known as the Woman's Right to Know Act. It requires written proof that state literature was offered, limits abortions after 15 weeks to licensed centers, and mandates information on emergency contraception for rape or incest cases. Opponents say it hampers access while supporters cite informed decisions.
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Perry Urges More Trauma Center Funding in Austin
Gov. Rick Perry pushed for up to 1 billion dollars over five years to Texas trauma centers funded by fines from repeat offenders. He argued cutting CHIP will not burden ERs, while critics warned uninsured children already strain hospital care.
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Texans split over judge selection elect or appoint
A statewide poll finds 69 percent of Texans favor electing judges while 21 percent support governor appointments with Senate approval. An 85 percent majority says political pressure from campaign contributors influences court decisions, up 13 points since 1997. The issue dominates legislative debate this session.
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