What to know about Texas' abortion law, with Roe v. Wade reportedly in serious jeopardy

As news circulates that the U.S. Supreme Court has taken a preliminary vote to overturn Roe v. Wade, here's a refresher on Texas' abortion laws.

The woman receiving the abortion is exempted from being sued by private citizens.Who can be sued under the abortion law?Any person who performs or induces an illegal abortion.

Any person who knowingly aids an illegal abortion, including paying for or reimbursing the costs of an abortion, through insurance or otherwise, regardless of whether they knew or should have known that an illegal abortion would be performed.

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