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Appeals court overturns order closing Houston-area midwife clinics accused of illegal abortions
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· July 23, 2026
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Key takeaway The ruling was based on the fact that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton did not provide sufficient evidence to support his allegations.
A recent appeals court decision has overturned an order that closed midwife clinics in the Houston area. These clinics had been accused of performing illegal abortions. The ruling was based on the fact that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton did not provide sufficient evidence to support his allegations.
As a result, the lower court's injunction that forced the clinics to close has been overturned. Further details about the case and the appeals court decision are available from Houston Public Media.
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Category: business Published: July 23, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media Reading time: 1 min
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