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.
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.
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discussed that and other hot topics this week.
School choice and school funding approved
The controversial school choice plan pushed by Gov. Abbott won final approval in the Texas House. A teacher pay plan with more money for school districts also passed. But, both votes got sidetracked by a surprising morning meltdown.
The controversial school choice plan pushed by Gov. Abbott won final approval in the Texas House. A teacher pay plan with more money for school districts also passed. But, both votes got sidetracked by a surprising morning meltdown.
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.
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.
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.
Texas lawmakers looking into new 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. Thursday, the Senate State Affairs committee took up three bills to address confusion about what's on the books.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New CDC report shows what happened to the abortion rate after Roe was overturned
Abortions declined by just 2% in 2022 compared to 2021, according to new surveillance data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Abortions declined by just 2% in 2022 compared to 2021, according to new surveillance data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Texas bill would reclassify abortion drugs as controlled substances
The bill is modeled after a Louisiana law that doctors say has created chaos for other gynecological issues best treated by these drugs.
The bill is modeled after a Louisiana law that doctors say has created chaos for other gynecological issues best treated by these drugs.
Wyoming abortion laws, including explicit ban on pills to end pregnancy, struck down by judge
A judge has struck down Wyoming’s overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to end pregnancy.
A judge has struck down Wyoming’s overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to end pregnancy.
Doctors say birth control, abortion pill requests have surged since election
Doctors saw a similar spike in birth control requests after Donald Trump was elected in 2016, “but the patients seem more afraid this time."
Doctors saw a similar spike in birth control requests after Donald Trump was elected in 2016, “but the patients seem more afraid this time."
Abortion laws by state
Abortion was on the ballot in 10 states this year, bringing more changes to the patchwork of state abortion laws following the end of Roe v. Wade. Here's where abortion laws stand in each state.
Abortion was on the ballot in 10 states this year, bringing more changes to the patchwork of state abortion laws following the end of Roe v. Wade. Here's where abortion laws stand in each state.