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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
By Eleanor Klibanoff

Texas’ abortion bans are here to stay despite narrow clarification

Protesters chant on Congress Ave. in front of the Texas State Capitol building at a pro-choice rally Friday, June 24, 2022 in Austin, TX. The Supreme Court overturned Roe V Wade Friday leading to national protests in response from pro abortion advocates. The announcement of the overturning would trigger an immediate ban on abortions in several states, including Texas. Sergio Flores for The Texas Tribune
Protesters chant in front of the Texas State Capitol building at a pro-choice rally on June 24, 2022. (Credit: Sergio Flores for The Texas Tribune)

Standing before the Texas House of Representatives, Rep. Charlie Geren laid out his long history of voting for anti-abortion bills. He lauded the fact that Texas doctors could face up to 99 years in prison for performing an illegal abortion, saying “they would deserve it.” He stressed that he was, in no way, interested in promoting abortion.

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