'Alternatives' to Abortion Gets More Funding

"...funding in the state's Health and Human Services budget to be earmarked for the supposedly "useful" Alternatives to Abortion..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Legislature's Top 10 Alternatives to Abortion

"...2) Seriously, have the baby. God wants you to...."

Jan. 5, 2007 News Feature

Texas' Draconian Abortion Restrictions Likely to Face Court Challenge

Amid clouds and darkness, Texans get ready to fight for choice

"..."Let's be clear about this – abortion is still legal in Texas," Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin,..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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

"...As Texans continue to recover from a historic blackout and deadly winter storm..."

March 17, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Anti-Choice Group to Receive $1.6 Million Health Grant

More taxpayer dollars for Carol Everett's the Heidi Group

"...month that weighed the state health department’s proposed rule to bury or cremate fetal tissue (also known as: conservative..."

Aug. 15, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

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

Anti-abortion CPC to replace reproductive health clinic

"...The site of longtime local abortion provider Whole Woman’s Health will now be the new..."

Feb. 22, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Abortion Clinic Displaced by Crisis Pregnancy Center

Whole Woman's Health will now be the new home to Austin LifeCare

"...Chronicle reported last week, the site of longtime local abortion provider Whole Woman's Health will now be the new..."

March 1, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

This Way to the Big Top!

From budget disaster to hysterical bloodletting, the legislative circus is back in town

"..."hurry up and wait" session – in honor of legislators' inability to get much of anything done. This time..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Anti-Choice Lawmakers Divert Millions From TCEQ To Crisis Pregnancy Centers

House swaps $20M from TCEQ to anti-choice crisis pregnancy centers

"...funneling millions of dollars from the state’s environmental agency into the anti-choice Alternatives to Abortion program (A2A), which oversees..."

April 6, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas House Funnels HIV Funds to Abstinence Education

House passes measure diverting HIV funds to abstinence education

"...that would divert $3 million from HIV/STD prevention programs to abstinence-only education sailed through the House during Tuesday’s marathon..."

April 1, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

More Money to Promote Childbirth

Lawmakers want to give a 60% budget boost for "Alternative to Abortion" pet program

"...are breathing a (half) sigh of relief after learning today that budget conferees have left alone the funding scheme..."

May 19, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Real Alternatives: The Pennsylvania Connection

Texas' "abortion alternative" has roots in the Keystone State

"...on the client-tracking and billing service used by TPCN's mentor, the Pennsylvania-based Real Alternatives, which has run Pennsylvania's abortion-alternatives..."

Jan. 26, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Probe-Before-Abortion Bill Moves Forward

Republicans and their probes: Coming to a vagina near you

"...debate, the Texas House late March 3 voted 107-42 to pass the ultrasound-before-abortion bill authored by Rep. Sid Miller,..."

March 11, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Texas Senate Passes Forced Abortion Counseling Bill

SB 2234: A "dangerous expansion of state power"

"...Abortion-seeking women, apparently unable to make the best choice for..."

May 3, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

'Chipping Away': A Texas Abortion Rights Timeline

"...Legal abortion rights began in Texas with the U.S. Supreme Court's..."

June 28, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Abortion Alternatives, by the Numbers

A financial comparison of TPCN and more traditional women's health care providers

"...• State money anticipated (total, FY 07): $2.5 millionWomen's Health-Care CentersFiscal Year 2006..."

Jan. 26, 2007 News Feature

Providers Back in Court To Stop Texas Abortion Ban

Doctors say law would impose risk, pain for patient

"...Texas abortion providers may have secured a historic victory at the..."

Nov. 3, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lege Ticker: Someone Has to Pay the Post-Storm Electric Bill

The price is right?

"...Though spring has sprung throughout Texas, Winter Storm Uri continues to do damage at the Capitol. On..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Attorneys Fight D&E Abortion Ban in Court

Judge Yeakel plans to issue ruling “quickly” before Sept. 1

"...Attorneys with the Center for Reproductive Rights were in a..."

Aug. 29, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Judge Blocks Texas Abortion Ban

A preliminary injunction hearing is set for Sept. 14

"...banned women from accessing dilation and evacuation, or D&E abortion, considered the safest and most common method during the..."

Aug. 31, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Is Smith Trying to Squeeze Readers Into a Slot?

"...Dear Editor, While I can appreciate the frustration Jordan Smith voices..."

Sept. 11, 2008 Postmarks

The 'Chronicle' Responds to TPCN

The TPCN complaints about Chronicle reporting are much ado about not very much.

"...unsigned document submitted by the Texas Pregnancy Care Network to the Houston Chronicle purports to respond to a Jan...."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Feature by Michael King

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

On Budget, Council Agrees to Disagree (Updated)

Spending plan includes $4.6 million in last-minute additions

"...With so much else on its horizon to vex and divide City Council (can you say land..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Isn't It Time for Voters to Stop Letting Themselves Get Tricked?

"...Dear Editor, I received a Republican advertisement in the mail today...."

Oct. 20, 2008 Postmarks

Lege Finds Even More Funds for Anti-Choice Grifters

Alternatives to Abortion program gets $100M in House budget

"...members approved a record-breaking $100 million for the state’s Alternatives to Abortion Program (A2A), which includes a network of..."

April 23, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: The Lege Provides

"Alternatives" to health care

"...staff writer Jordan Smith has been following the curious story of the "alternatives to abortion" programs authored by the..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Column by Michael King

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

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

"...To your right, a basket full of free pocket-size Bibles..."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The New Texas Family Planning

Slashed budgets and anti-abortion politics undermine women's health care

"...which has offered family planning and reproductive health services to low-income and uninsured women since the early Seventies, discontinued..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

No Real Alternative

In the name of "promoting childbirth," the state finds yet another way to deny health care to thousands of Texas women

"...Steve Ogden, R-Bryan, called for consideration a rider attached to the health and human services appropriations bill by Republican..."

Jan. 26, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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