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Texas OB-GYNs urge lawmakers to change abortion laws

More than 60 Houston OB/GYNs demand changes to Texas' abortion law after patient deaths

The newly reported deaths of two pregnant Texans sparked a renewed plea from Texas OB/GYNs, including dozens in the Houston-area, for lawmakers to change the state's abortion laws. More than 60 Houston-area OB/GYNs were among 111 of their colleagues across the state who signed a letter saying that the "heartbreaking" deaths of the two women — Josseli Barnica,

CBS News on MSN · 1d

How Texas's abortion laws are driving doctors out of the state

Doctors in Texas potentially face huge fines, life in prison and losing their license because of the state's strict abortion laws.

Austin American-Statesman · 1d

OB-GYNs, Democrats renew calls to change Texas abortion ban after pregnant women's deaths

In a letter Sunday, 111 Texas OB-GYNs said the abortion ban "does not allow Texas women to get the lifesaving care they need" and called for change.

Texas AG to deploy 'rapid response legal team'

YAHOO!News · 3h

Texas AG to deploy ‘rapid response legal team’ to polling places on Election Day

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) will deploy poll watchers to “major counties” across the state on Election Day. The announcement comes as the capstone to three months of allegations by Texas Republicans that state and national Democrats intend to commit widespread voter fraud — charges for which the state GOP has not provided evidence.

Yahoo · 5h

Election 2024: Several Central Texas law enforcement agencies preparing for Election Day

Several Central Texas law enforcement agencies are planning to beef-up staffing on Tuesday for Election Day. A retired police officer said they need to be prepared just in case.

USA Today · 21h

Can you vote today in Texas? Polls closed Monday ahead of Election Day on Tuesday

Early voting has ended in Texas, ahead of Election Day on Tuesday. Here's everything to know, including poll times and what to bring.

State AG Ken Paxton sues Department of Justice

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 10h

Ken Paxton files last-minute suit to block federal election monitors from Texas polling places

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a last-minute lawsuit Monday to stop the U.S. Department of Justice from sending monitors into county polling locations during Tuesday’s election. The Republican argued the federal monitors are not allowed inside under state law,

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 9h

Texas sues to block U.S. Justice Department from monitoring state’s elections

The move comes after Secretary of State Jane Nelson said state law bars federal monitors from being inside polling locations. Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office also wants to block monitors from future elections.

Dallas Morning News · 11h

State AG Ken Paxton sues Department of Justice on Election Day eve for ‘unlawful’ monitors

The suit, announced by Paxton Monday evening, says the election monitors are ‘unlawful’ as state law governs election administration and does not

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Can you wear MAGA hats, Harris-Walz shirts to vote? Here's what Texas law says

Tuesday is Election Day. Did you know political items are illegal to wear when you vote? Here's what you can and can't wear ...

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Here's why federal monitors will not be at Texas polling places on Election Day

Texas' top elections official has told federal authorities that their plan to send monitors to voting sites on Tuesday in eight counties would violate state law. "Texas law is clear: Justice ...

Closing argument: Texas-based corporate law firms are vanishing thanks to mergers

At midnight on Dec. 31, the sign on the front door at Locke Lord will come down, and the corporate law firm’s 130-year ...

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With abortion on 10 state ballots, reports of deadly consequences of bans emerge before election

Two Texas women died after they faced delays in getting miscarriage care because of the state’s abortion ban, ProPublica ...

Florida and Texas say they won’t let DOJ monitors into polling places to perform decades-long practice of watching for violations

The Justice Department’s monitors will be in St. Louis, four jurisdictions in Florida and eight jurisdictions in Texas. In filing the lawsuit Monday, Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft said ...

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Migrant advocacy groups urge migrants know their rights as new Texas hospital law takes effect

Migrant advocacy groups in Texas are urging migrants to know their healthcare rights as a new state law took effect requiring ...

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Judge says Texas law restricting power business discriminatory

When it comes to power, Texans have to share. At least that's what a judge ruled Monday. U.S. District Court Judge Robert ...

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Houston woman's death shines spotlight on state abortion law | Texas lawmakers react as Election Day approaches

A young Houston woman’s death has put an increased focus on Texas's abortion laws just days before the general election.On ...

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