Picture This: The Lege on Women's Rights

A list of anti-abortion bills of the 78th Legislature

"...(Frank Corte, R-San Antonio): imposes a 24-hour waiting period for scheduled abortions; requires providers to display color photos of..."

July 25, 2003 News Feature

Looking for Tony

Democrats are settling on Tony Sanchez as their next gubernatorial candidate before anyone has an idea who he is.

"...El Pasoans "grew up" with Sandra Day O'Connor, a former homegirl...."

Dec. 8, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

'Chipping Away': A Texas Abortion Rights Timeline

"...Legal abortion rights began in Texas with the U.S. Supreme Court's 1973..."

June 28, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Qmmunity: 2020 Hopefuls Tackle Queer Rights Convo

Gender Unbound, AIDS Walk with Big Freedia, Butch Queen, and more

"...Did you Know: The first LGBTQ Presidential Forum since 2008 is happening Friday, Sept. 20? While the..."

Sept. 20, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Dems Vie for Incumbent Rep. John Carter’s Round Rock Seat

North of Austin, a range of liberals in TX-31 contest

"...In our ongoing coverage of next year's races for U.S. Con­gress, the last time we checked in with..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Abortion Providers Sue to Block Texas Fetal Burial Rule

CRR: Unconstitutional rule imposes cost burden, abortion stigma

"...The Center for Reproductive Rights, representing a group of abortion providers,..."

Dec. 12, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Abortion Opponents React to HB2 Lawsuit

AG’s office silent, but Lifers denounce suit

"...Newsdesk asked the Attorney General Greg Abbott’s staff for the AG's reaction to the lawsuit filed Friday morning..."

Sept. 28, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Fifth Circuit Hears Objections to Texas' Fetal Burial Law

Anti-abortion measure currently on hold pending appeals

"...Whole Woman’s Health v. Phillips, the case brought by reproductive rights advocates challenging the fetal burial law adopted by..."

Sept. 18, 2019 News Post by Saskia Henn

5th Circuit Denies HB 2 Rehearing

And: Abbott calls HB 2 barriers 'manageable inconvenience'

"...In another devastating but anticipated blow to Texas reproductive rights, the full 5th Circuit Court of Appeals denied..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Awaits Supreme Court HB 2 Ruling

Attorneys voice confidence in SCOTUS striking abortion law

"...U.S. Supreme Court, in one of the most significant reproductive rights cases in more than two decades, is expected..."

June 7, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lawsuit Filed Against HB 2

Reproductive rights groups take state abortion restrictions to court

"...filed against the state of Texas this morning by reproductive rights advocates on behalf of abortion providers across the..."

Sept. 27, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

All but Illegal

As the final provisions of HB 2 loom, Texas abortion clinics brace for closure

"...On a balmy Saturday evening, July 12, reproductive rights activists, many with tears in their eyes, took..."

July 25, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas Abortion Advocates on What Happens Next

Texans once again have an unfortunate head start in having their rights stripped away

"...ban abortion care. The collapse of the Roe framework for reproductive rights has been in the offing for months..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

HB 2 Ruling Reactions, Local Impact

Only one Austin abortion clinic survives HB 2

"...to take effect, only one out of three surviving reproductive health care providers remains in Austin...."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Trapped and the War on Women's Health Care

Doc highlights impact of anti-choice laws in the South

"...“Unfortunately, we have to turn this young girl away …..."

March 11, 2016 SXSW Post by Mary Tuma

New Campaign Renews Pro-Choice Fight

New reproductive health policy campaign seeks to reverse damage of anti-choice laws

"...Democratic lawmakers and advocacy groups vowed to keep fighting for pro-choice laws this legislative session with a strategic and..."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

New Campaign Keeps Up Pro-Choice Fight

Coalition of groups unveil multiyear repro health policy effort

"...on Thursday morning, Democratic lawmakers vowed to keep fighting for pro-choice laws this legislative session...."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Pro-Choice Activists Deliver Petitions Against Fetal Burial Rule

Public comment period on rule ends Monday, Oct. 31

"...Reproductive health advocates marched two full boxes of petition signatures..."

Oct. 27, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

BREAKING: U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Texas Anti-Abortion Law HB 2

In a 5-3 ruling, SCOTUS says HB 2 creates an undue burden for women

"...In a historic victory for reproductive rights, the U.S. Supreme Court has struck down..."

June 27, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Abortion Providers Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court

Plaintiffs argue "irreparable harm" in SCOTUS appeal

"...week’s 5th Circuit Court of Appeals decision that immediately enforced Texas abortion law House Bill 2 – leaving just..."

Oct. 7, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

“Cruel” Anti-Abortion SB 8 Sent to Gov’s Desk to Become Law

Expect a court challenge over "unconstitutional" bill

"...Bill 2 now moves to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk for an expected signature...."

May 26, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Abortion Providers to File Second Suit Against HB 2

Challenging admitting privileges and ASC regulations

"...of a requirement that clinics comply with standards devised for surgical centers...."

April 2, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Obama to Talk Economy at Paramount

On a two-day fundraising trip, Obama will address public Thursday

"...This week, President Obama plans to stop by Austin for a two-day fundraising trip...."

July 7, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Responds to Hobby Lobby Contraception Case

Dems, health groups and religious freedom advocates slam ruling

"...it does not fit their religious beliefs. Now advocates for reproductive rights in Texas are condemning the decision...."

June 30, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

New HB 2 Suit Challenges Regulations That Could Shutter All But Six Texas Clinics

Suit seeks to block enforcement of two provisions

"...a requirement that all clinics comply with standards devised for surgical centers...."

April 3, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Perry Gets His Ultrasound: Next Stop Courthouse

Perry signs bill into law, but group says they'll sue

"...Gov. Rick Perry would find a spectacle as backdrop for signing the new ultrasound-before-abortion bill – perhaps on a..."

May 20, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Providers Fight Another Texas Abortion Ban

Health risks and pain for patients

"...During his nearly three years in practice, Kumar has performed about 4,000 abortions, with somewhere between 300-500 of those..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Women Nearly Killed by Texas’ Abortion Ban

Fighting for our lives

"...life-­threatening sepsis, and only then were doctors able to perform a lifesaving abortion. Here, Zurawski speaks at the Capitol..."

March 10, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

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 federal court in..."

Aug. 29, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lawsuit Challenges New Ultrasound-Before-Abortion Law

CRR files suit in Texas

"...This just in: The Center for Reproductive Rights today filed suit in federal court..."

June 13, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

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