Texas, Our Texas

“Texas saw an estimated 26,313 rape-related pregnancies during the 16 months after the state outlawed all abortions, with no exceptions for survivors of rape or incest, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.” https://t.co/lJ7kbzhu46

— Katie Phang (@KatiePhang) January 25, 2024

No, Texas law does not allow exceptions for rape or incest; only the life of the mother. Now predict the future, and convince a random set of people death was inevitable, but for you.

In Amarillo there’s a grass-roots push to arrest people who drive into New Mexico for an abortion. So, yeah, “life of the mother” is gonna go down big, there. But shoot people on your front porch because “stand your ground”? Sure, why not? Sanctity of life is important, but not for “bad guys.” I mean, be reasonable.

Although the jury would probably be less persuaded if you shot a woman.

Don’t think about it too hard, it’ll make you crazy.

Whoever had the idea for this invite deserves a raise.

Bidens Invite Kate Cox to State of the Union as Honored Guest. https://t.co/OZNXMP6Ovu

— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) January 25, 2024

Disgraced Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton appealed and the case went to the Texas Supreme Court who ultimately ruled against Cox, proving that "life of the mother" exceptions for abortion laws are meaninglessly vague. Cox fled the state to receive an abortion while awaiting the ruling from the Texas Supreme Court.

The trial court said Ms. Cox met the exception. SCOT said there is no spoon, and functionally no exception. Still no idea whether this will make a difference in state races. We live in hope.