What: Texas Democrats are filing bills to end the dystopian freeze on analyzing the deaths of pregnant women in their state. The legislation would allow Texas’ maternal mortality committee to review abortion-related deaths, remove some redaction requirements, and have Texas rejoin a federal maternal deaths tracking system.

Key line: “’Texas says it’s a pro-life state. I don’t think we’ll be able to wave a magic wand and totally eradicate maternal mortality,’ said Houston Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons, a Democrat. ‘But as much as we can ensure we’re taking this seriously and tracking these numbers, that’s a low bar that I hope and think we can clear this session.’”

Source: Texas Tribune