In Texas the duty of establishing abortion laws is part of the legislative branch (Texas Legislature, Wikipedia.org, 2015). The legislative branch consists of the Lieutenant Governor, Senate, and the House (Texas Legislature, Wikipedia.org, 2015). Not only does this branch set abortion laws but it has a large impact on laws in the state as a whole. The abortion laws are implemented and enforced by the Texas Department of State Health Services (Plannedparenthood.org, 2015).
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The “Women’s Right to Know Act” is a required service that is accompanied with the ultrasound visit. The act requires a physician to advise the woman about adoption options, risk of abortions, and developmental stages of the fetus (Plannedparenthood.org, 2015). Teens under eighteen are required to have written permission by a parent or guardian if they are unmarried to receive an abortion (Plannedparenthood.org, 2015). There are some circumstances that an exception can be made, such as, if they minor is emancipated, receive permission from a judge, in a medical emergency (Plannedparenthood.org,