Senate gives first reading to abortion-related bill; refers measure to State Affairs Committee

Senate Bill 6 by Hughes, described in the reading as relating to abortion and including civil liability provisions for the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, exemptions from the Texas Citizens Participation Act and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, authorization of qui tam actions, and amendments to fee‑shifting statutes governing abortion litigation, received its first reading and was referred to the State Affairs Committee.

The clerk read the bill title and scope during the bill-reading portion of the Senate session. The transcript identifies the measure as "Senate bill 6 by Hughes" and enumerates the topics listed above; no floor debate on the bill’s substance appears in the provided excerpt.

No roll-call votes or amendments to the bill were recorded in the excerpt. After the reading and referrals, Senator Zapparini moved in writing that the Senate recess until 4:00 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11; the chair announced there was no objection and the Senate recessed.