Sonogram vs. 'Jersey Shore'

"...signed into law a requirement that doctors conduct a sonogram before performing an abortion. Okay, it's Texas, so I..."

May 20, 2011 Postmarks

Fifth Circuit Says Sonogram Law Fine

Overturns Judge Sparks' injunction

"...according to the ruling, forcing her to view a sonogram image and to listen to both a fetal heartbeat..."

Jan. 10, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Despite State's Opposition, Judge Grants Abortion to Undocumented Minor Held "Hostage"

Texas “must not become a sanctuary state for abortions,” says A.G.

"...center, where she was "forced" to look at a sonogram. "Defendants have been talking to me about my pregnancy...."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Millions for Propaganda ... Nothing for Women's Health

Texas heavily underwrites anti-abortion centers, while slashing reproductive care

"...no medical services, only free pregnancy testing and non-diagnostic sonograms. It does, on first visit, offer plenty of literature..."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Ultrasound Law Takes Effect

Court gives green light during appeal of anti-abortion law

"...an invasive transvaginal procedure) and that they view the sonogram and listen to both the fetal heartbeat and a..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Fifth Circuit Approves Mandatory Ultrasound

It's just informed consent, they say

"...termination; the law also requires doctors to display the sonogram image to the woman, to make audible (when possible)..."

Jan. 11, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Probe-Before-Abortion Bill Moves Forward

Republicans and their probes: Coming to a vagina near you

"...performed; it would require a doctor to display the sonogram to the woman, audibly play the fetal heartbeat, and..."

March 11, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

LegeLand: A Bill To 'Protect Our Women'

Yet another fight over abortion

"...It would also require the woman to view the sonogram and listen to both the fetal heartbeat as well..."

Feb. 18, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

After a Month of Chaos, Abortion Care Returns to Texas

Clinics, patients, and the law get put through the ringer over care

"...roomful of patients in the waiting area and mandatory sonograms already completed – the conservative U.S. 5th Circuit Court..."

May 1, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

“People’s Lawsuit” Challenges Texas Abortion Restrictions

Ambitious effort to reverse anti-choice laws gets a day in court

"...argues that those burdensome laws, including the 24-hour pre-procedure sonogram and a rule that forces doctors to provide state-mandated..."

Jan. 11, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas Backs Trump Agency in Holding Undocumented Abortion-Seeking Minor "Hostage"

Federal agency sent minor to crisis pregnancy center instead

"...center, where she was “forced” to look at a sonogram. “Defendants have been talking to me about my pregnancy...."

Oct. 12, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lawmaker Files Bill Penalizing Male Masturbation

HB 4620 highlights absurdity of intrusive anti-choice bills

"...law requiring that abortion-seeking women undergo an invasive, transvaginal sonogram and wait 24 hours before their abortion procedure...."

March 13, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Judge on Pregnancy 'Clinics': Signage Ordinance 'Vague'

Anti-abortion centers evade medical service signage requirement

"...range of quasi-health care services, like pregnancy testing, nondiagnostic sonogram scans, and adoption counseling. They are typically affiliated with..."

July 11, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Sparks Rules for Women

The larger question of whether the law should be thrown out entirely remains unsettled

"...doctors, as part of the procedure, to display a sonogram image and provide audible heartbeats conflicts with another provision..."

Sept. 2, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Quote of the Week

Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, D-San Antonio

"...Leticia Van de Putte, D-San Antonio, commenting on the sonogram bill by parodying Grover Norquist's promise to shrink government..."

Feb. 25, 2011 News Column

Abortions in Texas Fell By Half After Ban, Study Finds

Displaced patients strain capacity in neighboring states

"...obstacles for abortion-seeking patients, that include a 24-hour pre-abortion sonogram; bans on private and public insurance; limits on judicial..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Ken Paxton Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Overturn Historic Whole Woman’s Ruling

Cruz, Cornyn join anti-choice attorney general in call for repeal

"...dozens of anti-choice laws, including the state's 24-hour preabortion sonogram requirement and rules that force doctors to provide state-mandated..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Council Members To Back Abortion Support Budget Measure

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

"...and resources daily. With the state’s mandatory 24-hour pre-abortion sonogram and skyrocketing distance, appointment wait times, and costs, women..."

Aug. 15, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Toll Anti-Choice Laws Have on Real Lives

UT researcher interviewed 603 women about the barriers facing abortion care in Texas

"...someone to drive her to the clinic for her sonogram, then come back again after waiting the state-mandated 24..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas Reproductive Health Advocates Lay Out Legislative Agenda

“Trust. Respect. Access.” campaign combines progressive forces

"...HB 249 would repeal the state’s burdensome 24-hour pre-abortion sonogram law, while HB 248 looks to remove state-mandated and..."

March 6, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Crisis Pregnancy Center Pushed Out Abortion Provider Whole Woman’s Health

Anti-abortion CPC to replace reproductive health clinic

"...unsaid – fail to count toward Texas’s 24-hour pre-abortion sonogram requirement. Austin LifeCare also offers “abstinence-until-marriage” education programs in..."

Feb. 22, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Crisis Pregnancy Centers: Money for Nothing

Despite unprecedented taxpayer investment, state-funded CPCs deliver few services

"...CPCs to lure women through the door. But those sonograms aren't medical, meaning they will not count toward the..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Groups File Expansive Suit to Challenge Dozens of Abortion Restrictions

Lawsuit filed Thursday in Austin federal court

"...to do away with are the state’s 24-hour pre-abortion sonogram requirement; abortion medication and telemed restrictions; rules that force..."

June 14, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas: An Abortion Desert

Women in 10 Texas cities must travel more than 100 miles for an abortion

"...And thanks to state-mandated barriers, like the 24-hour pre-abortion sonogram rule and last legislative session's cruel ban on abortion..."

May 25, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Deep Divisions in Texas' Powerful Anti-Choice Movement

Battle reflects Lege’s growing extremism

"...Workman lent his support to HB 2, the pre-abortion sonogram law, and additional burdens for minors seeking abortion. Workman..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Judge Strikes Down Texas Abortion Ban

Yeakel slams D&E ban as an "undue burden" on women

"...interaction with other Texas laws (like the 24-hour pre-abortion sonogram requirement) will push women seeking abortion "above the undue..."

Nov. 22, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Providers Fight Another Texas Abortion Ban

Health risks and pain for patients

"...face to get an abortion, including the state-mandated 24-hour sonogram waiting period; securing time off work and child care,..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Providers Back in Court To Stop Texas Abortion Ban

Doctors say law would impose risk, pain for patient

"...face when accessing abortion including the state’s mandated 24-hour sonogram waiting period; securing time off work and childcare, and..."

Nov. 3, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

"Repro Power" Takes Proactive Path in Reproductive Justice Fight

Groups to lobby City Council, Commissioners Court

"...Capitol was to speak against the state’s 2011 pre-abortion sonogram law. “I’ve been marching and fighting for this issue..."

Sept. 28, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Whole Woman’s Health Reopens

Reproductive health provider sees 40 patients on first days back in business

"...state's surviving onerous anti-choice laws, including a 24-hour pre-abortion sonogram regulation. Whole Woman's is back in the courtroom, this..."

May 19, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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