Amarillo City Council rejects so-called abortion travel ban

Watch out for flooding! 1-3" of rain possible as non-severe storms slowly move through this morning and early afternoonAmarillo Mayor Cole Stanley talks during the City Council Tuesday May 28. Voters may have the final say on a proposed abortion "travel ban." Credit: Mark Rogers

In rejecting the proposal, Amarillo Mayor Cole Stanley said the city has no authority to put the proposed policy in place. Amarillo residents, backed by Texas anti-abortion activist Mark Lee Dickson, forced the council to revisit the issue this year after theyTwo versions of the ordinance were considered during Tuesday’s meeting. Both were rejected on a 4-1 vote. Only Council member Don Tipps supported the policies. The packed council chambers erupted into cheers and clapping when the mayor made the vote final.

Steve Austin, a representative with the petitioning committee, encouraged this to be voted in and make it illegal, saying the companies would follow the law.The city and its residents have been entangled in the abortion debate for several months. Part of the council’s hesitation has been the strict state law, which bans nearly all abortions once a heartbeat is detected, except if the mother’s life is in danger. Even then, doctors argue the laws are confusing.

Two versions of the ordinance were considered during Tuesday’s meeting. Both were rejected on a 4-1 vote. Only Council member Don Tipps supported the policies. The packed council chambers erupted into cheers and clapping when the mayor made the vote final.

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