So, what's next?

 In Texas we pride ourselves upon being first and foremost, Texan. We love the land we inhabit and the freedom that it and our state provides us. However, a disturbing law has been passed that should not only shock women in our state but everyone as a whole. It was passed Tuesday and it dictates what should ideally be the specific person's right to choose what they feel is best for their particular situation. Not only is this act extremely invasive on a very private matter but Texas is the only state to have it in effect.

   It was recently decided by the State Legislature and Governor Rick Perry as an “emergency legislation” that women seeking an abortion in Texas must view a sonogram 24 hours prior to their procedure, hear the fetus' heart beat and have the doctor explain to them the condition of the fetus. Although there are few ways to opt out this decision applies to all women in the state. The act is seen by most doctors and patients as an extreme detriment to their rights. The judge who previously ruled against this act deferred to an appellate court who passed this controversial law. Texas is the only state to have such a drastic act come to fruition. Any woman living in the state of Texas should be disturbed by this decision because no matter what your view is on the subject, it is irrefutable to believe that this doesn't undermine a very personal right to chose what happens with your life and should definitely not be decided by a select few.