Office of the Attorney General files appeal to Texas Supreme Court to block District Judge’s pro-abortion ruling
The appeal stays the ruling, pending a decision by the Texas Supreme Court.
August 7, 2023 | Austin, TX
Last week, State District Judge Jessica Mangrum ruled that Texas Health and Safety Code §§ 171.206-211 (87th Texas Legislature Senate Bill 8) is unconstitutional under Article I, Sec. 13 of the Texas Constitution.
On August 5, the Office of the Attorney General filed a Notice of Accelerated Interlocutory Appeal directly to the Texas Supreme Court. While Judge Mangrum’s ruling attempts to block the state’s enforcement of Texas pro-life laws, this filing stays the ruling pending a decision by the Texas Supreme Court. Texas pro-life laws are in full effect.
“Protecting the health of mothers and babies is of paramount importance to the people of Texas, a moral principle enshrined in the law which states that an abortion may be performed under limited circumstances,” the Office of the Attorney General said, further explaining that these circumstances include, “a life-threatening physical condition aggravated by, caused by, or arising from a pregnancy” that places the pregnant woman “at risk of death or poses a serious risk of substantial impairment of a major bodily function unless the abortion is performed or induced.””
To read the Supreme Court Appeal filing, click here.