Texas Senate Speeds This Year's Abortion Bills Through Lege

Senate speeds this year's abortion bills through Lege

"...year, as Texas grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic, local abortion assistance group Jane's Due Process saw a surge of..."

April 2, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Supreme Court to Hear Texas Abortion Case This Week

HB 2 oral arguments start Wednesday

"...on the U.S. Supreme Court, where the most pivotal abortion rights case in more than two decades will be..."

March 1, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

UDATED: Abortion Regulations Trial Begins in Federal Court

Contested provisions set to take effect Oct. 29

"...Evaluation Project, if provisions of the sweeping and controversial abortion regulations law passed this summer take effect as planned..."

Oct. 21, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Abortion on the Border

A Q&A with one of the most important players in the state’s fight for abortion access

"...This summer, after nearly two decades of operating abortion clinics in Texas, the fall of Roe v. Wade..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Sara Hutchinson

With Rosie's Law, Austin Legislators Aim to Restore Abortion Coverage

Sheryl Cole, Sarah Eckhardt introduce bicameral legislation that would expand health insurance coverage for abortion care

"...v. Wade, two Austin lawmakers are calling for expanded abortion care assistance for Texans. On Jan. 26, state Rep...."

Jan. 29, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Paxton Gets 5th Circuit to Reinstate His Abortion Ban

Even during a pandemic, anti-choice politics take precedence

"...to prioritizing their attacks on restricting women’s access to abortion care, anti-choice officials in Texas act fast – even..."

March 31, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Undercover Audio Reveals Anti-Abortion Tactics

Anti-abortion activists monitor and track providers, patients

"...Anti-abortion activists in Texas employ strategies to identify and monitor..."

Aug. 12, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Fifth Circuit Abortion Ruling Harms Women

Closings, tears, and outrage for women and providers at Texas clinics

"...of women across the city were turned away from abortion care by their provider of choice and forced to..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

In Wake of SCOTUS Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade, Austin City Council Fast-Tracks Abortion Decriminalization Act

Special called meeting set for week of July 18

"...resolution, authored by Vela, that attempts to effectively decriminalize abortion in Austin. Planning for the meeting is still under..."

June 24, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

5th Circuit Restores Medication Abortion (For Now)

Latest twist in legal battle offers partial victory to providers

"...and turns over state officials’ draconian decision to ban abortion amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court..."

April 14, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Abortion Providers Sue Abbott, Paxton Over Pandemic Ban

Procedures are time-sensitive and essential, suit argues

"...Texas abortion providers struck back at state officials with a lawsuit..."

March 26, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Council Members To Back Abortion Support Budget Measure

Garza, Casar plan support for $100K in abortion assistance

"...In response to the growing hostility toward abortion rights – nationally, statewide, and now at the municipal..."

Aug. 15, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

U.S. Supreme Court Takes Up Texas Abortion Law Case

Justices have until June to make a final ruling

"...would take up their case against the state's harsh abortion restrictions. “Today, my heart is filled with hope," said..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Abortion Regulation Trial Concludes

Judge will rule "as quickly as I can"

"...a federal judge blocks implementation of Texas' new sweeping abortion regulations, 13 clinics across Texas – including Planned Parenthood..."

Oct. 23, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

UPDATED: Abortion Regulations Trial Continues in Federal Court

Second day of testimony continues this afternoon

"...and CEO of Whole Woman's Health, which operates five abortion clinics across Texas, says she's worked hard to recruit..."

Oct. 22, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Rules For New Abortion Regs Ready to Go

DSHS Council takes public testimony during afternoon hearing

"...Services Council their concerns about what enforcement of newly-enacted abortion regulations will do to access to abortion care and..."

Aug. 28, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

UPDATE: Abortion Bill Passes House

Dems expected to offer mitigating amendments

"...lawmakers tonight gave preliminary approval to controversial and sweeping abortion regulations bill known as House Bill 2. The House..."

July 9, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

A Back Door Ban on Abortion?

Senator would regulate clinics as surgical centers

"...To Sen. Robert Deuell, requiring abortion clinics to be ambulatory surgical centers would ensure women..."

March 20, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Architect of “Bounty-Hunter” Abortion Ban Wants List of Abortion Seekers

It’s a scare tactic, abortion funds say

"...Jonathan Mitchell – who helped write Texas’ vigilante abortion ban SB 8 – now wants to get his..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Another Legal Battle Lost in the Fight for Abortion Rights

While ACLU fights for a few more weeks of abortion services, providers look to haven states

"...have bought Texans a few more weeks of legal abortion care – at least in pregnancies up to six..."

July 8, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Everything's Broken and Thousands are Dead, But There's Always Time For Abortion Bans in Texas

Seven "priority" anti-choice bills sail to Senate floor

"...full attention to not one, not two, but seven anti-abortion bills approved Tuesday, March 16, following a marathon hearing..."

March 17, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Pro-Choice Groups Strike Back at Malicious Abortion Foe

Leader of small-town ban effort slapped with defamation suit

"...Three abortion support organizations - The Lilith Fund, the Texas Equal..."

June 11, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

State Officials "Exploiting" Coronavirus Pandemic to Ban Abortion?

Reproductive rights groups blast Abbott, Paxton

"...Monday, March 23, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced abortion procedures would halt across the state amid the COVID-19..."

March 24, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

ACLU Sues Texas Cities Over Local Abortion Bans

Suit argues small towns aim to suppress truth, free speech

"...of tiny East Texas towns passing ordinances to ban abortion and condemn pro-choice groups as crime syndicates, the ACLU..."

Feb. 26, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Groups File Expansive Suit to Challenge Dozens of Abortion Restrictions

Lawsuit filed Thursday in Austin federal court

"...long-awaited step today to erase the state’s many draconian abortion regulations by filing suit in an Austin federal court..."

June 14, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Court Delays Undocumented Minor's Right to Abortion

Jane Doe again faces government engineered obstacles to abortion

"...month, a pregnant, unaccompanied Texas minor in need of abortion care has again been delayed from accessing health care..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

In Response to Anti-Choice Claims, Rep. Dawnna Dukes Makes Abortion Public

Dukes counters abortion "mistruth" with personal admission

"...Rep. Dawnna Dukes, D-Austin, unexpectedly revealed she had an abortion...."

Sept. 22, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Two Promising Challenges to SB 8 Forge On, as More Abortion Funds Face Legal Threats

Abortion advocates say the fight is a social one and long from over

"...Texans have lost a few battles to Texas' near-total abortion ban, Senate Bill 8, in the last few weeks,..."

April 1, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Legislators Take Direct Aim at Austin’s Support for Abortion

Bills target city's funding of logistical assistance

"...prohibit local governments from funding any logistical support for abortion, a direct shot at Austin...."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Lawmakers Continue Anti-Abortion Witch Hunt

State Affairs hearing takes on fetal tissue research

"...Texas lawmakers continued their anti-abortion witch hunt on Thursday morning under the guise of..."

April 28, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

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