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Information last updated: 05/18/22
Local Organizations
The Texas Equal Access Fund works to aid women who cannot afford abortion. They also work to take down barriers against abortion in Texas while trying to change the social attitudes towards reproductive justice.
The Lilith Fund is the oldest abortion fund in Texas. They believe that all reproductive choices should be supported and accessible to all individuals. Their mission is to create a world where people have access to comprehensive health care and the opportunity to have a fulfilling sex life without shame or stigma.
The Clinic Access Support Network mobilizes volunteers to provide transportation, meal stipends, accommodations, child care assistance and compassionate support to individuals seeking an abortion in the Houston area.
We Testify is committed to telling the diverse stories of people who have had an abortion. Through storytelling, this organization works to change the way the media and society understand the context and complexity of abortion care and access.
Texas Governor
There are many ways pro-choice supporters and organizers can fight for reproductive rights. We encourage individuals to support their local organizations, write to government representatives and vote for politicians that defend reproductive rights.
What's Happening in Texas?
As of right now, all people seeking an abortion must receive state-mandated counseling 24 hours before continuing with the procedure. For those who live within 100 miles of the facility, this counseling must take place in person. Private insurance companies, public insurance and insurance under the state's exchange for the Affordable Care Act will only cover abortion in cases of life endangerment or severely compromised physical health. However, there is public funding available for abortion in cases of rape or incest. Telemedicine cannot be used to administer medicated abortions, and medicated abortions cannot take place past 7 weeks of pregnancy. For minors seeking an abortion in Texas, their parents must be notified and they must give consent for the abortion to occur. Before a patient can receive an abortion, they must undergo an ultrasound where the physician describes the image to the patient. This ultrasound must happen within the 24 hours before the abortion. Abortions are not legal after 6 weeks of Pregnancy unless it is a case of life endangerment or severe physical harm. Finally, Texas requires abortion facilities to meet unnecessary burdens in regards to their clinics, staff and equipment. If Roe v. Wade is overturned by the Supreme Court, then abortions in Texas will no longer be legal.
In the Legislature
There is currently no pending legislation in Texas regarding abortion. However, the state was recently in the limelight for Senate Bill 8, which restricted abortion after 6 weeks and created room for civil lawsuits to be filed against physicians who provide abortions after this time.
In the Courts
In March, the Texas Supreme Court shut down a federal challenge to the state's ban on abortions after six weeks. The law was allowed to go into effect in the state after the Supreme Court of the United States also chose not to block the law. Read more about this case HERE.
Greg Abbott
Greg Abbott
State Capitol
P.O. Box 12428
Austin, Texas 78711-2428
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