When signed into law, the Texas Heartbeat Act will abolish elective abortions as early as six weeks, when the preborn child’s heartbeat is detectable using methods according to standard medical practice.
During an inspection in September, 2020, inspectors discovered brown rust on multiple metal dilators, which were used to open the cervix during surgical abortions.
The West Alabama Women's Center medical director is alleged to have committed fraud on a license application by making 'at least four false statement' and also exhibiting 'unprofessional conduct.'
The complaint charges that Fort Worth and its mayor are violating Texas law by suspending non-emergency surgeries and procedures while allowing elective abortions to continue.