Excerpt: BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 537 83R5461 AJZ-D By: Deuell et al. Health & Human Services 3/11/2013 As Filed AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT In 1992, the Supreme Court ruled in Casey v. Planned Parenthood that states have the right to regulate abortion clinics.  In 1997, Texas enforced increased regulations; however, today 38 licensed abortion facilities still operate at a second, lower standard for the most common surgical procedure

Author: Deuell | et al.

Caption: Relating to minimum standards for abortion facilities.

Excerpt: By: Deuell, et al.  S.B. No. 537          (In the Senate - Filed February 13, 2013; February 20, 2013,   read first time and referred to Committee on Health and Human   Services; March 26, 2013, reported favorably by the following   vote:  Yeas 6, Nays 2; March 26, 2013, sent to printer.)     A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT     relating to minimum standards for abortion facilities.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE

Author: Deuell | et al.

Caption: Relating to minimum standards for abortion facilities.

Excerpt: 83R5461 AJZ-D     By: Deuell, Campbell, Schwertner S.B. No. 537       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to minimum standards for abortion facilities.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Section 245.010(a), Health and Safety Code, is   amended to read as follows:          (a)  The rules must contain minimum standards to protect the   health and safety of a patient

Excerpt: 1, 2014. The agency indicates that any potential loss of revenue in licensing fees as a result of enactment of the bill could be absorbed under the department's current resources. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house; otherwise the bill would take effect on September 1, 2013. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 537 State Health