AUSTIN – Senator Bryan Hughes (R-Tyler) joined Governor Greg Abbott this morning in the signing of SB 8, the Heartbeat Act. The bill protects unborn children by prohibiting an abortion once a heartbeat is detected. Senator Hughes issued the following statement:

“The Heartbeat is the universal sign of life. Senate Bill 8 recognizes the beauty and significance of that heartbeat. I was honored to carry this bill in the Senate and I am so thankful to Representative Slawson for her skillful s...