"Texas Medical Board Proposes Emergency Abortion Guidance Amid Ban"

The Texas Medical Board has proposed a rule to provide guidance for doctors navigating the emergency exception to the state's abortion ban, following sustained calls for clarity from abortion advocates and physicians. The proposed rule, available for public comment for at least 30 days, aims to clarify the conditions under which emergency abortions are allowed, as current laws lack specific descriptions. The rule focuses on documentation that physicians must provide to support their decision to provide a life-saving abortion, but some have expressed concerns about the lack of specific guidance and potential additional burdens for physicians.