Abortions in Texas can resume following a legal battle over Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's order that was interpreted as restricting the procedure to preserve personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic.
A new executive order by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott loosens limits put in place last month. It allows elective medical procedures to resume if a health care facility agrees to"reserve at least 25% of its hospital capacity for treatment of COVID-19 patients" and"not request personal protective equipment from any public source throughout the pandemic.
Read MoreAs the second executive order took effect, abortion providers said they meet its criteria, and the attorney general's office did not dispute that in a court filing Wednesday."All the Plaintiff abortion clinics have submitted certifications, and HHSC has acknowledged receipt of those certifications," the state wrote, adding the providers have"no legal basis" for an injunction because there is no longer an issue.
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