Texas opposes government funding for abortion providers . It required clinics in the Women 's Health program to certify they do not perform abortions . The law also requires doctors who provide abortions, including Planned Parenthood, to have admitting privileges at a hospital within 30 miles of their clinic, and that all patients seeking an abortion be given information about alternatives Rick Perry Rick Perry applauded the decision , by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals . praised the court decision .
Texas opposes government funding for abortion providers . It required clinics in the Women 's Health program to certify they do not perform abortions . The law also requires doctors who provide abortions, including Planned Parenthood, to have admitting privileges at a hospital within 30 miles of their clinic, and that all patients seeking an abortion be given information about alternatives Rick Perry praised the court decision .