The bill contains many provisions legal experts say are likely unconstitutional, including one that says it can’t be challenged in state court.

Texas Republicans are trying to prevent an abortion bill from being challenged in state courts through a bold language addition.

Senate Bill 31 comes after reporting found that confusion surrounding Texas' abortion ban had resulted in the deaths of at least two women. The bill needs one more procedural vote before it heads to the governor's desk.

WALLER COUNTY, Texas — THE TEXAS TRIBUNE - A Houston-area midwife accused of performing illegal abortions has laid out the case for her innocence for the first time, alleging in an appeal filed ...