Bill allowing Texans to sue over abortion-inducing medication sent to Governor's desk

AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- Texas Senators passed legislation to allow lawsuits against anyone involved in making or providing abortion-inducing medication in the state. House Bill 7 would allow private citizens to sue abortion-drug providers if their delivery to Texas is successfully used to induce an abortion.

The legislation passed Wednesday evening with a 17-8 vote in the Senate. House members approved the legislation in late August. The legislation now heads to Gov. Greg Abbott, who is expected to sign it into law.