Ambitious effort to reverse anti-choice laws gets a day in court
Don't Mess With Texans' Abortions Rally at the Texas State Capitol, May 2021 (credit: photo by Jana Birchum)
The Fight for Abortion Rights
Reproductive Rights Under Fire: From the defunding of reproductive and preventative health care to a trigger law engineered by extremists on the right that will render abortion illegal 30 days after the Supreme Court issues its final judgment overturning Roe v. Wade, Texas is ground zero for both the war on women’s health care and for the nationwide defense of women’s rights.
The Chronicle has been following the struggle for years, and what happens in Texas – both victories and defeats – often sets the pattern for the whole country.
Track the latest developments in the reproductive rights battle on this page, as well as @AustinChronicle and on Facebook.
For a regularly updated list on abortion resources near and far, visit our abortion resources guide.
Jan. 10, 2019
Ban of procedure has been called “undue burden” by federal judge
Nov. 8, 2018
Women’s Health and Family Planning Association of Texas sole statewide grantee
Aug. 9, 2018
Jeweler regrets hosting fundraiser for Pflugerville CPC
July 30, 2018
Attorney for abortion providers explains nonsensical nature of state’s fetal burial law
July 26, 2018
Five-day trial into draconian law yields no indication from judge on eventual ruling
July 26, 2018
Judge Ezra voices concern over women's access to health care under SB 8
July 20, 2018
Despite unprecedented taxpayer investment, state-funded crisis pregnancy centers deliver few services
July 19, 2018
Five-day trial challenges state’s latest anti-choice law
July 19, 2018
Lawsuit filed Thursday in Austin federal court
June 14, 2018
Showrunners wonder why shows avoid stories about a common experience
June 11, 2018
Widening the attorney general's authority to prosecute
April 19, 2018
Ezra says law will likely show “undue burden” on women
Jan. 29, 2018
Where to commemorate the first anniversary of the Women’s March
Jan. 19, 2018
David Ezra takes over for Sam Sparks, now on senior status
Jan. 8, 2018
It’s déjà vu all over again in the fight for reproductive rights
Dec. 14, 2017
Yeakel slams D&E ban as an "undue burden" on women
Nov. 22, 2017
Decision "rights a grave constitutional wrong," says judge
Oct. 24, 2017
Jane Doe again faces government engineered obstacles to abortion
Oct. 20, 2017
Federal agency sent minor to crisis pregnancy center instead
Oct. 12, 2017
Groups to lobby City Council, Commissioners Court
Sept. 28, 2017
Judge Yeakel plans to issue ruling “quickly” before Sept. 1
Aug. 29, 2017
The Heidi Group failed to meet their own patient target goals
Aug. 23, 2017
HB 214 bars private, state-offered, and ACA abortion coverage
Aug. 13, 2017
Senate prioritizes anti-abortion bills during special session
July 25, 2017
Study: Lege's family planning cuts led to an increase in abortion
