More Texas abortion clinics on verge of closing

More abortion clinics in Texas — including one in Fort Worth — are poised to close their doors in a matter of weeks unless a new court ruling comes in time to give them a reprieve.

A group of abortion providers has asked the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to hold off on enforcing the final pieces of Texas’ comprehensive abortion law known as House Bill 2 until they can appeal the ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court.

If their plea is rejected, or not answered, more abortion clinics in Texas will close by July 1, leaving facilities only in the urban areas of Fort Worth, Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and possibly McAllen.

“Many clinics will close,” said Kelly Hart, senior director of public affairs for Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas. “Women are confused. They aren’t really sure where to go.”

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