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What is the Texas 'trigger law?'

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Newest development May 4, 2022 · 4 reportsWhat is the Texas 'trigger law?'

If Roe v Wade was revoked, abortion bans would go into effect almost immediately In Texas because of its "trigger law."

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  1. Texas will ban abortion if 'Roe v. Wade' is overturned. Here's how Texans are feeling

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    What is the Texas 'trigger law?'

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  1. NPR

    Texas will ban abortion if 'Roe v. Wade' is overturned. Here's how Texans are feeling (opens NPR)

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    If Roe v. Wade is overturned, states including Texas have laws that automatically overturn the right to abortion. That means it would be unlawful at any stage of pregnancy, with few to no exceptions.

  2. KHOU Houston

    What is the Texas 'trigger law?' (opens KHOU Houston)

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    If Roe v Wade was revoked, abortion bans would go into effect almost immediately In Texas because of its "trigger law."

  3. News West 9

    Roe v. Wade could be overturned. What does that mean for Texas? (opens News West 9)

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    If the ruling was overturned, a trigger law would go into effect in Texas 30 days after.

  4. Fox26 Houston

    Texas trigger law would make abortions a felony if Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade (opens Fox26 Houston)

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    If the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, nearly all abortions in Texas would become illegal. Texas is one of 13 states that have a so-called trigger law, passed by the state legislature last year.

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