The Texas House gave final approval Wednesday to a bill that would prohibit abortion coverage in private insurance plans as well as coverage offered to state employees and plans under the Affordable Care Act.

House Bill 214 next goes to the Senate, which passed an identical version two weeks ago. One of those bills will need approval from both houses before being sent to Gov. Greg Abbott, who requested the legislation.

Under either bill, women who want abortion medical coverage would have to buy a supplemental plan, if offered by their insurer.

Even before the final vote on HB 214, however, Republican abortion opponents — led by Rep. Jonathan Stickland of Bedford — began pressing for action on an apparently stalled bill that would prohibit local governments from contracting with, or directing taxpayer money to, an abortion provider.

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