Texas House votes to restrict insurance coverage of abortion

AUSTIN (AP) — The Texas House has given preliminary approval to a a bill requiring women to purchase separate insurance policies for coverage of abortions, except during medical emergencies.
Amarillo Republican Rep. John Smithee’s proposal passed 95-51 after hours of tense debate Tuesday. A final House vote Wednesday sends it to the Texas Senate, which already approved similar rules.
Smithee said his bill only requires purchasing supplemental coverage for “elective” abort