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While a story looking at online speculation about a possible Austin serial killer was our most-read article, lots of folks read up on school vouchers as well.

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Even though Senate Bill 8 passed the Texas Senate, the House adopted a measure that would bar the state from using taxpayer money for private schools.

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Education scholars say the voucher bill will lead to lower test scores, a deterioration of public schools and a rise in substandard privates ones.

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Abbott said that victims of rape could take Plan B to prevent a pregnancy. Due to the state’s healthcare landscape, accessing emergency contraception may not be feasible for low-income Texans.

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Texas, the largest state to restrict abortions, now has three significant bans on the books, setting up a potential legal minefield.

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Researchers found that some patients needed to be in danger of death before medical providers were willing to terminate the pregnancies putting their lives at risk.

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