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The abortion law in Texas applies to abortions after 6 weeks.

So it's a confusing joke, not a true statement.

Is it that confusing if you read the article? It mentions the six-week timetable. I don't think many people were taking it seriously.

jokes are often confusing if you're not hip to the premise

He's making a joke. The law allows abortion at less than six weeks of pregnancy.

It is a joke about the anti-abortion law.