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Texas bill aims to allow legal action over mailed abortion pills

Texas Republican lawmakers introduce a bill to allow lawsuits targeting the distribution of abortion pills by mail. The legislation, part of ongoing efforts to tighten abortion laws, would enable private citizens to sue those facilitating such shipments. This move parallels Texas’ Heartbeat Act enforcement strategy and has elicited concerns from abortion rights groups about access to reproductive healthcare. As the proposal progresses, it could significantly impact medical providers, mail services, and women’s access to abortion in Texas.

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Texas Democrats hit with legal threats after redistricting boycott

Texas Democrats face legal action from state leaders after leaving the state to block a Republican-supported redistricting plan. Governor Abbott and Attorney General Paxton are seeking court intervention, while civil arrest warrants have been issued. Legal experts question the constitutionality of vacating Democratic seats. The move has halted the legislative process and drawn national attention to the redistricting controversy.

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