**Texas Abortion Law May Be Softened by Bill**.
**A new bill has been introduced in the Texas legislature that would soften the state’s strict abortion ban.** The bill, HB 3058, would allow abortions to be performed up to 20 weeks of pregnancy, instead of the current six weeks. It would also remove the requirement that women seeking an abortion must first receive state-mandated counseling and wait 24 hours before the procedure..
The bill’s author, Republican state Rep. Tony Tinderholt, said he introduced the bill in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. He said he believes that the new law will be more likely to withstand legal challenges than the current ban..
**The bill has been met with mixed reactions.** Some anti-abortion groups have praised the bill, saying that it will help to protect unborn children. However, some abortion rights advocates have criticized the bill, saying that it does not go far enough and that it will still make it difficult for women to access abortion care..
**The bill is currently being considered by the Texas House of Representatives.** It is unclear whether the bill will pass the House or the Senate, or if it will be signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott..
**The Texas abortion ban has been in effect since September 2021.** The law has been challenged in court, but the U.S. Supreme Court has allowed it to remain in effect while the legal challenges proceed..
**The Texas abortion ban has had a significant impact on access to abortion care in the state.** Many abortion clinics have closed since the law went into effect, and women who are seeking abortions are now forced to travel out of state to obtain the procedure..
**The new bill, HB 3058, would make some changes to the Texas abortion ban.** However, it is unclear whether the bill will be able to withstand legal challenges or if it will be signed into law by Gov. Abbott..
**The future of abortion rights in Texas is uncertain.** However, the new bill, HB 3058, is a sign that there is some support for softening the state’s strict abortion ban..
