The law required abortion clinics to become hospital-level surgical centers . A federal judge rules that requirement `` imposes an undue burden '' on women . That part of the Texas law was scheduled to take effect on Monday ; critics of the law say it would have required the closing of a majority of 19 abortion clinics . Score: 6 State officials file a notice to appeal the judge 's ruling .
The law required abortion clinics to become hospital-level surgical centers . A federal judge rules that requirement `` imposes an undue burden '' on women . Score: 6 State officials file a notice to appeal the judge 's ruling .