The court on Friday unanimously reversed a ruling that had expanded the definition of what counts as a medical emergency under the state’s strict abortion ban.

The Texas Supreme Court ruled that the state's medical exceptions were broad enough to withstand a constitutional challenge.

Pregnant Texans with severe complications likely will continue to seek abortions outside the state after the Texas Supreme Court declined to clarify when a medical emergency justifies an abortion.

The Board will reconvene in June and will then decide whether to present the current guidelines for vote or begin the public comment process with updated guidance.