Breaking news: Texas lawmakers back citizen lawsuits to stop mail-order abortion pills
Legislation aimed at curtailing mail-order abortions in Texas cleared a decisive hurdle.
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Aug. 29, 2025, 12:21 a.m. ET

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Texas Lawmakers Back Citizen Lawsuits to Stop Mail-Order Abortion Pills

Lawmakers in Texas moved decisively to curtail the distribution of mail-order abortion medications from states like New York and California, allowing nearly anyone to sue doctors, distributors and manufacturers anywhere in the country and collect cash awards.

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