12-08-2017 04:40 via kxan.com

Additional charge for abortion coverage will likely become law in Texas

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas may soon charge women extra if they want a health plan to cover abortion. A bill is moving forward that would keep anti-abortion Texans from paying for the procedure in their health insurance plans.
The Texas Senate Committee on Business and Commerce approved House Bill 214 by Rep. John Smithee, R-Amarillo, six to two. It is expected to be approved by the full Senate in the coming days and signed by Gov. Greg Abbott before the end of the special legislative session.
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