**Texas Abortion Ban Faces Legal Challenges as Bill Looms**.
The Texas legislature is poised to pass a bill that would severely restrict abortion access in the state, but legal experts say it faces an uphill battle in court..
The bill, known as HB 3058, would prohibit abortions after 20 weeks gestation, with no exceptions for rape or incest. It would also require minors to obtain parental consent before obtaining an abortion and would ban abortions based on the race, sex, or disability of the fetus..
The bill’s supporters argue that it is necessary to protect the unborn and prevent abortions that are performed for discriminatory reasons. However, opponents say that the bill is unconstitutional and would have a devastating impact on women’s health..
**Legal Challenges**.
The bill is likely to face a number of legal challenges. One challenge is that it violates the Supreme Court’s ruling in Roe v. Wade, which established a woman’s right to abortion. The Supreme Court has held that states cannot ban abortions before viability, which is typically around 24 weeks gestation..
Another challenge is that the bill is vague and overbroad. It is unclear what constitutes .
