'Life of the Mother Act' gets initial approval from Texas House
The changes do not expand abortion access in Texas and the bill does not list specific medical conditions that would count as an exemption. It does not include exceptions for cases of incest or rape.
Brain-dead Georgia woman kept on life support due to state's abortion law
A Georgia mother declared brain dead at two months pregnant remains on life support due to the state’s heartbeat law, leaving her family without medical decision-making rights.
Texas bill increasing punishments for abortion pill distribution sparks Senate debate
A bill that recently passed through the Texas Senate, which could be considered a statewide ban on abortion pills, sparked a constitutionality debate on the Senate floor Monday.
Texas Senate approves proposal for 'Life Monument' at state Capitol
The statue would be a replica of the National Life Monument, which depicts “a mother with an unborn child cradled in a world-shaped womb.”
Abortion bill labeled as priority by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick left pending in Texas House
Lawmakers failed to advance a bill to the Texas House floor that would block cities and counties from allocating public funds to nonprofits that help women travel out of the state to get abortions.
Texas Senate passes bill clarifying when doctors can perform medically necessary abortions
The "Life of the Mother Act" clarifies what is considered a "life-threatening" situation for medical providers.
Texas school choice plan, education funding approved: TWITP
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discussed that and other hot topics this week.
Texas special session threat, spying, and the loss of a political giant: TWITP
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discuss the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.
Texas lawmakers discuss bills to clarify, toughen abortion laws
Texas has one of the toughest abortion laws in the country. It’s essentially a total ban that abortion advocates claim puts lives at risk. On Thursday, the Senate State Affairs committee took up three bills to address confusion about what's on the books.
State suspends midwife license of Houston-area woman accused of illegally performing abortions
The license of a Houston-area midwife has been suspended by the state pending the outcome of her criminal charges.
Three arrested, two accused of performing illegal abortions in Houston-area clinics
A Texas woman and a Cuban national living in Houston are accused of illegally providing abortions in the Houston area. FOX 26's Abigail Dye spoke with the Waller County District Attorney and a resident in the area.
Texas bill would allow pharmacists to refuse to give out Plan B, abortion-inducing drugs
Senate Bill 1985 would give pharmacists the authority to refuse to dispense emergency contraceptives or drugs that induce abortions.
Texas judge fines NY doctor $100K for prescribing abortion pills to Collin County woman
A New York doctor has been ordered to pay $100,000 in fines after she prescribed abortion pills to a 20-year-old Texas woman.
States with abortion bans saw increase in infant mortality rates, study finds
A recent study shows that the number of infants dying after states implemented abortion bans is higher than expected.
Thousands gather for annual Texas Rally for Life at Austin Capitol
Around 4,000 people marched to the state capitol Saturday in support of Texas' near-total abortion ban.
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 abortion pill mifepristone, reigniting the battle over medication abortion access in the U.S.
Texas Legislature: Education policy is major priority for both parties
The Texas legislative session begins Tuesday, Jan. 14, and education policy will be a major priority for both Republicans and Democrats.
Ken Paxton sues New York doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to Texas woman
This case sets up a legal battle between Texas’ near-total abortion ban and New York’s shield law that protects doctors from out-of-state prosecution.