Thousands of Texas Women Self-Induce Abortion, Study Finds

Women point to cost barriers, clinic closures as reasons

"...At least 100,000 Texas women (from age 18 to 49) have attempted to..."

Nov. 17, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Budget Cuts and a Ban on Planned Parenthood Leads to Decline in Services for Texas Women

Numbers show decline in clients served

"...drop does not bode well for the health of Texas women...."

Oct. 17, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Abortions in Texas Fell By Half After Ban, Study Finds

Displaced patients strain capacity in neighboring states

"...The number of abortions performed in Texas fell by half – the largest documented decrease of..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

What Happens When Texas Blocks Planned Parenthood? Abortions Rise.

Study: Lege's family planning cuts led to an increase in abortion

"...With the goal of eliminating abortion, Texas Republicans have stripped Planned Parenthood of funding and steadily..."

July 12, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Awaits Supreme Court HB 2 Ruling

Attorneys voice confidence in SCOTUS striking abortion law

"...expected to determine the future of abortion access in Texas and possibly for other states across the country. SCOTUS..."

June 7, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Planned Parenthood Sues Texas Over Medicaid Exclusion

The provider claims the state is breaking federal law

"...Planned Parenthood has filed suit against the state of Texas over its decision to exclude the reproductive health provider..."

Nov. 23, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Legal Abortion Rate Drops Post-HB 2

The rate of legal abortion fell 13% since House Bill 2 took effect

"...Newly released data, collected directly from Texas abortion providers, shows what many reproductive health leaders and..."

July 23, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Federal Judge (Temporarily) Blocks Texas From Denying Planned Parenthood Patients Medicaid

Medicaid removal will not take effect until at least Feb. 21

"...U.S. Judge Sam Sparks granted a temporary injunction blocking Texas officials from removing Planned Parenthood from the Medicaid program..."

Jan. 19, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas' Attack on Planned Parenthood Leaves Women's Health in Its Wake

Article by UT researchers paints grim picture

"...Texas lawmakers intended to defund Planned Parenthood when they slashed..."

Sept. 26, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Texas Maternal Mortality Rate Soars

Local health department examining deaths: Is the Lege to blame?

"...back-to-back studies showing unusual jumps in maternal deaths in Texas are drawing concern over women's health, and moving the..."

Sept. 9, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Honest Numbers? Nelson Spins Texas Health Care

Senator claims significant progress in women's health

"...Committee on the state of women's health care in Texas, chair and Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, said it..."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Legal Dangers Loom Large for Texas Abortion Care

Unless courts act, six-week ban takes effect Sept. 1

"...Woman’s Health is talking about the latest attempt by Texas lawmakers to put her and other abortion care providers..."

Aug. 23, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

After a Month of Chaos, Abortion Care Returns to Texas

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

"...White Boulevard in South Austin were thrown into havoc. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton – guided by an executive..."

May 1, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas Anti-Choice Legislation Continues to Damage Health Care and Undermine Local Control

As GOP postures with SB 22, women’s health care pays the price

"...year, that access is in jeopardy thanks to the Texas Legislature. Senate Bill 22 by anti-choice stalwart Sen. Donna..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas Family Planning (Still) Costs More, Serves Fewer Women

State serves 77% fewer women in 2013

"...clinics across the state. According to research from the Texas Policy Evaluation Project at UT, 76 clinics have closed..."

Nov. 19, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Teens Seeking Judicial Bypass Abortion in Texas Shamed

New study finds court process functions as “form of punishment”

"...consent, acts as a "form of punishment" for young Texas teens. Judicial bypass minors – often estranged from their..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: “Born Alive” Bills Filed

National right-wing moral panic over “infanticide” hits Texas

"...Leach, R-Plano, and Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Bren­ham, introduced their "Texas Born-Alive Infant Protection Act" in a Capitol press conference...."

March 15, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

All but Illegal

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

"...– in 2012 there were 44 abortion clinics in Texas; as providers braced for HB 2, the number dropped..."

July 25, 2014 News Feature 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

"...on her mission at the clinic. The University of Texas researcher wasn't there for a procedure but to document..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

What Now? What Next?

With clinics already closing, Texas' extreme abortion restrictions head to the courts

"...A day before the Texas Senate debated and ultimately passed House Bill 2, the..."

July 26, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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

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

"...Houston – are generously subsidized by the state of Texas. And even as the women's health network drastically erodes..."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Abortion Regulation Trial Concludes

Judge will rule "as quickly as I can"

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

Oct. 23, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Farrar: Repeal 24-Hour Waiting Period for Abortion

Ultrasound law has not stopped women from seeking procedure

"...abortion. According to research released this week by the Texas Policy Evaluation Project, the waiting period has proven a..."

March 6, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Paxton Gets 5th Circuit to Reinstate His Abortion Ban

Even during a pandemic, anti-choice politics take precedence

"...restricting women’s access to abortion care, anti-choice officials in Texas act fast – even during a global pandemic...."

March 31, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Debunking Five Anti-Choice Lies This Session

No wonder why repro rights groups are using the mantra “Lies Into Laws”

"...and bolts and not red meat, but the GOP-controlled Texas Legislature just can’t resist an opportunity to restrict your..."

April 24, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

UPDATED: Abortion Regulations Trial Continues in Federal Court

Second day of testimony continues this afternoon

"...Whole Woman's Health, which operates five abortion clinics across Texas, says she's worked hard to recruit and retain well-qualified..."

Oct. 22, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

UDATED: Abortion Regulations Trial Begins in Federal Court

Contested provisions set to take effect Oct. 29

"...UPDATE: According to research from the Texas Policy Evaluation Project, if provisions of the sweeping and..."

Oct. 21, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Report: HB 2 Raises Barriers

Anti-abortion law does its damage: longer drives and higher costs

"...earlier this month, an attorney representing a group of Texas abortion providers claimed the clinic regulations found in House..."

March 17, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

News Roundup: Reports, Rappers and (Dis)Enfranchisement

Government may or may not be a farce

"...In this week's news roundup: a Texas health official steps down after criticisms for a study..."

Feb. 22, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Report: Anti-Abortion Law Forces Women to Wait Longer for Procedure

Some Austin women forced to wait up to 20 days for abortion

"...disastrous effects of abortion-restrictive law, House Bill 2, on Texas women continues to pile up. But the willingness of..."

Oct. 5, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

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