**Texas Abortion Ban Could Be Weakened by Bill**
A bill that could weaken Texas’ restrictive abortion ban is set to be heard by a state Senate committee next week. The bill, SB 1433, would allow abortions after 20 weeks in cases of rape or incest. It would also create a fund to help women who are forced to travel out of state to obtain an abortion..
The Texas abortion ban, which was enacted in September 2021, is one of the most restrictive in the country. It prohibits abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, before many women even know they are pregnant. The ban has been challenged in court, but it remains in effect while the legal challenges play out..
If passed, SB 1433 would be a significant step towards weakening the Texas abortion ban. It would allow abortions after 20 weeks in cases of rape or incest, which are currently prohibited under the ban. The bill would also create a fund to help women who are forced to travel out of state to obtain an abortion..
The bill is sponsored by state Sen. Judith Zaffirini, a Democrat from Laredo. Zaffirini said she introduced the bill because she believes that the Texas abortion ban is unconstitutional and that it is causing undue hardship for women in the state..
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