**Texas Abortion Ban May Be Softened Due to New Bill**.
**Introduction**.
The highly controversial Texas abortion ban, known as Senate Bill 8 (SB 8), has sparked heated debates and legal challenges since its enactment in September 2021. The law effectively banned abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, even in cases of rape or incest, and allowed private citizens to sue anyone who aided or abetted an abortion..
**The New Bill**.
In response to the widespread criticism and legal challenges, Texas lawmakers have introduced a new bill, House Bill 3058 (HB 3058), which aims to soften some of the provisions of SB 8. The new bill was authored by Republican Representative Tony Tinderholt and has been referred to the House Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence..
**Key Provisions of HB 3058**.
HB 3058 proposes several key changes to SB 8:.
* **Elimination of Private Enforcement:** The new bill would eliminate the provision that allows private citizens to sue individuals who assist with abortions. This provision has been widely criticized as creating a .
