Texas Sonogram Abortion Law Signed By Rick Perry: "AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Texas Governor Rick Perry Thursday signed into law a measure requiring women seeking an abortion in the state to first get a sonogram.
Texas is one of several U.S. states with strong Republican legislative majorities proposing new restrictions on abortion this year. The Republican governor had designated the bill as an emergency legislative priority, putting it on a fast track.
Under the law, women will have to wait 24 hours after the sonogram before having an abortion, though the waiting time is two hours for those who live more than 100 miles from an abortion provider.
'Governor Perry was pleased to sign this important legislation, which bolsters our efforts to protect life by ensuring Texans are fully"
Friday, May 20, 2011
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