abortion, Texas

Texas' abortion ban, among the strictest in the U.S., could get even stricter
Texas already has one of the strictest abortion bans in the country. Anti-abortion advocates are working to close the remaining loopholes.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, senior Republican lawmakers say Texas should clarify abortion ban
Patrick is the first major Republican official in Texas to say he supports clarifying the state's near-total abortion ban this legislative session.
Today on Texas Standard: Texas minors increasingly traveling out of state for abortions
When Texas' near-total abortion ban took effect in 2023, many reports focused on adults leaving the state for care. But new state data shows a growing number of minors are also traveling out of state for abortions.
Dan Patrick says he’s open to clarifying medical exception to Texas abortion ban
“I think it’s clear, but I’m also open to the idea that some doctors don’t see it that way, some hospitals don’t think that way,” said Patrick, a Republican who presides over the Texas Senate. “We don’t want to stand in the way of that, but we’re not going to open it up so that abortion is prevalent again in the state.”
Dozens of minors – including children under 11 – left Texas for abortions in 2023
But according to the latest state data available, a number of minors are leaving the state for abortions – and that number rose in 2023 compared to previous years. Taylor Goldenstein, who reports on state politics for the Houston Chronicle,
Sen. Cornyn, state Rep. Troxclair address thousands at Texas Rally for Life in Austin
Around 4,000 anti-abortion demonstrators marched to the Capitol in Austin Saturday to celebrate the movement’s long-fought ...
Thousands of abortion opponents march to Capitol for 'Texas Rally for Life'
Abortion opponents gathered on the Texas Capitol grounds Saturday afternoon for the annual "Texas Rally for Life."Amy ...
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Clarity on abortion exceptions still a priority for Texas activists this legislative session
Amanda Zurawski, who nearly died after being denied an abortion, has been fighting to clarify the medical exception to Texas ...
At least 6 Texas children under age 12 got abortions out of state in 2023
The number, possibly an undercount, underscores the effect of blocking the procedure for one of the state’s most vulnerable ...
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Thousands descend on Texas capitol for pro-life march
Around 4,000 people marched down Congress Street Saturday to continue a push for even tougher abortion restrictions and to ...
Texas Rally for Life: Thousands gather at capitol for 2025 event
Crowds are expected to gather around the Texas State Capitol in Austin on Saturday for the annual Rally for Life.
Abortion pill access faces new legal hurdle nationwide after Texas ruling
A Texas judge has allowed three states to move forward with a legal challenge seeking to impose stricter rules on the ...
The Powers Trump’s Nominees Will Have Over Abortion
Here are some of the actions Trump’s nominees could take on abortion, if confirmed, from HHS to the Justice Department.
Blunt book excerpt lays out how Kamala Harris campaign lost the Joe Rogan interview
An excerpt from an upcoming book on the 2024 presidential election provided more details on how podcaster Joe Rogan and then-Vice President Harris' proposed interview fell through.