New abortion exception guidelines face criticism from attorneys

AUSTIN (Nexstar) - The Texas Medical Board unanimously approved new rules Friday morning providing additional guidance for the circumstances in which doctors can perform emergency abortions legally in the state.Amy and Steve Bresnan originally petitioned the Texas Medical Board to clarify the guidance. They said the approved guidelines don't do enough and are considering petitioning the board again.
"We are disappointed," Amy Bresnan said. "We don't think that doctors will feel any mor