Dallas Valedictorian Scraps Speech To Talk About New ’Heartbeat’ Bill

Paxton Smith, 18-year-old valedictorian of a Dallas high school, says the response has been overwhelming to her scrapping her planned speech to talk about Texas’ so-called heartbeat abortion bill instead. NBC’s Erin McLaughlin reports for TODAY. » Subscribe to TODAY: » Watch the latest from TODAY: About: TODAY brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on money, health and parenting. We wake up every morning to give you and your family all you need to start your day. If it matters to you, it matters to us. We are in the people business. Subscribe to our channel for exclusive TODAY archival footage & our original web series. Connect with TODAY Online! Visit TODAY’s Website: Find TODAY on Facebook: Follow TODAY on Twitter: Follow TODAY on Instagram: #Texas #TODAYShow