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The House passed the measure, but it will have a harder time getting through the evenly divided Senate.

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Might as well call this week's roundup of the Current's most-read stories the 'Texas Atrocities Tour.'

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Paxton's comment comes after Justice Clarence Thomas said the Supreme Court should revisit protections for same-sex marriage and intimacy.

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Advocates and politicians say they hope Texas’ ban on abortion will motivate voters. But they say they’ll need to emulate the strategies of the anti-abortion movement to reach long-term success.

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Although a state law passed in 2021 allows for a 30 day grace period, Planned Parenthood is awaiting word from lawyers about the current legality of abortions in Texas.

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Cruz called Justice Clarence Thomas, who wants the court to reconsider same-sex marriage and access to contraceptives, a 'happy warrior.'

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