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Texas abortion laws

Texas abortion laws

What impact could America's most restrictive abortion law have on business in the state?

Business Daily · BBC World Service

November 22, 202117m 26s

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Show Notes

Texas has introduced the most stringent abortion law in America. Tamasin Ford assesses some of the reaction to this law by employers and employees who have traditionally been attracted to the Lone Star State because of its low taxes and lower house prices.

Ashley Lopez, NPR journalist in Austin explains the complexities of the law and how it will disproportionately affect women of colour. Curtis Sparrer, co-founder of PR firm Bospar, explains how his company is offering to help relocate employees who want to move out of the state. And Vivek Bhaskaran, CEO of Austin-based QuestionPro, explains how his company will offer financial assistance to employees who need to get a termination. We also hear from Valerie Veteto, who moved to Texas, attracted by its job prospects and low house prices, but is now preparing for a move to New York.

Producer: Nisha Patel

(Picture: Protests outside the Supreme Court in the US Credit: Getty Images)