Pro-Life Good News: 2 More Abortion Clinics in Texas Closed Thanks to Legislation that Protects Women

Aimee Herd : Mar 6, 2014
Sophie Novack – National Review

"Of the 20 remaining clinics, only six meet [the] standard and are likely to remain open." –National Review

(Texas)—The restrictions put in place by legislation passed last November have led to the closure of ten clinics prior to this week, and two more are reportedly closing as well. (Photo via Google)

The restrictions on abortion clinics—such as requiring a surgical center, and requiring all physicians conducting abortions to have hospital admitting privileges within a 30-mile radius—are measures of protection for women, as the abysmal practices and conditions of many clinics have come into question of late.

A National Journal report notes that in 2011, there were 44 abortion clinics in Texas. Now 20 remain, and only six of those are likely to meet the new standards and stay open.

Upon signing the bill into law last year, Gov. Rick Perry said, "This is an important day for those who support life and for those who support the health of Texas women."

Opponents argue that "the need is still there" and that the restrictions will cause "clandestine" operations to "come up."