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Appeals court overturns order closing Houston-area midwife clinics accused of illegal abortions
Summary by Spring Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Terri Langford, Texas Tribune , as published by Houston Public Media
· July 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The ruling stated that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton failed to provide sufficient evidence to support his allegations.
A recent appeals court ruling has overturned an order that closed midwife clinics in the Houston area. The clinics had been accused of performing illegal abortions. The ruling stated that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton failed to provide sufficient evidence to support his allegations.
As a result, the lower court's injunction that forced the clinics to close has been overturned. Further details about the case and the ruling are available from Houston Public Media.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media ·
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