By: Taylor Goldenstein
Anti-abortion groups in Texas have long held that the Texas abortion ban is clear as it is, and it’s misinformed doctors who don’t understand the law that are the problem. (In line with that sentiment at the time, Hughes penned an editorial in the Houston Chronicle titled, “I wrote Texas’ abortion law. It’s plenty clear about medical emergencies.”)
But Joe Pojman, executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, said by making small tweaks that make the law more consistent across codes, a little can go a long way toward making it easier for doctors and lawyers to interpret it.