#txlege

Cook's bill and others will codify these requirements. Giddings just said that there are 48 witnesses here to testify. #txlege

Rep. Olivera is asking rep from AG's office about the status of the federal case. #txlege

AG rep says "this is not a health law or a medical law, this is a respect law" #txlege

AG says court challenge to this law would have to prove it poses a substantial obstacle to abortion access. #txlege

Texas has appealed Sparks' preliminary injunction to the 5th Circuit, AG rep says it could take 6 months for movement. #txlege

Texas has argued the cost of burial would be $.54 for women, b/c several places have offered to handle tissue disposition for free. #txlege

.@EddieforTexas asks whether that is sustainable, will that be the same years down the line? These places will still offer service? #txlege

Jennifer Allmon with TX Catholic Conference of Bishops is here, this group has volunteered to handle disposition of remains for free #txlege