Texas Democrats respond to Roe v. Wade decision
Monday at the Capitol, the Democrats announced their disdain for the high court's decision on Roe v. Wade being overturned. Former Austin City Council member Greg Casar said he supports Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza's decision not to go after doctors.
Monday at the Capitol, the Democrats announced their disdain for the high court's decision on Roe v. Wade being overturned. Former Austin City Council member Greg Casar said he supports Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza's decision not to go after doctors.
Texas' pre-Roe abortion ban challenged by providers across state
All abortions in Texas have ceased for now due to confusion over whether the state’s pre-Roe ban can be enforced, or if the trigger law is the only legitimate legislation.
All abortions in Texas have ceased for now due to confusion over whether the state’s pre-Roe ban can be enforced, or if the trigger law is the only legitimate legislation.
With little short-term hope, Texas’ abortion-rights movement sets its sights on the long run
Advocates and politicians say they hope Texas’ ban on abortion will motivate voters. But they say they’ll need to emulate the strategies of the anti-abortion movement to reach long-term success.
Advocates and politicians say they hope Texas’ ban on abortion will motivate voters. But they say they’ll need to emulate the strategies of the anti-abortion movement to reach long-term success.
Beto O’Rourke vows to repeal Texas abortion ban if elected governor
The Democratic nominee faces an uphill battle in his challenge to Gov. Greg Abbott, and the Legislature is likely to remain under Republican control.
The Democratic nominee faces an uphill battle in his challenge to Gov. Greg Abbott, and the Legislature is likely to remain under Republican control.
Travis County DA will not prosecute abortion charges following update on Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision
“We will not prosecute people who seek abortions or people who provide abortion services,” said Travis County District Attorney José Garza.
“We will not prosecute people who seek abortions or people who provide abortion services,” said Travis County District Attorney José Garza.
Beto O’Rourke hosts pro-choice rally in East Austin
Gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke hosted an event at Pan American Neighborhood Park in East Austin where he was joined on stage by other city and state leaders.
Gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke hosted an event at Pan American Neighborhood Park in East Austin where he was joined on stage by other city and state leaders.
What Roe v. Wade reversal means for Texans
Abortions in Texas will soon be banned from the moment of fertilization. What else does the Roe v. Wade reversal mean for Texans?
Abortions in Texas will soon be banned from the moment of fertilization. What else does the Roe v. Wade reversal mean for Texans?
Protests held in Austin in wake of Supreme Court's decision
Thousands of people took to the streets across the United States Friday after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. More protests are planned for Austin throughout the weekend.
Thousands of people took to the streets across the United States Friday after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. More protests are planned for Austin throughout the weekend.
Some domestic violence victims see abortion as vital option that would be lost post-Roe
Women who are pregnant or recently gave birth are twice as likely to die by homicide than any other cause of maternal mortality, most often at the hands of an intimate partner.
Women who are pregnant or recently gave birth are twice as likely to die by homicide than any other cause of maternal mortality, most often at the hands of an intimate partner.
With the end of Roe, Texans will have to travel long distances for legal abortions
Texans who want abortions will soon have to travel over state lines, look beyond the U.S.-Mexico border or operate outside of the law, while others will carry unwanted pregnancies to term.
Texans who want abortions will soon have to travel over state lines, look beyond the U.S.-Mexico border or operate outside of the law, while others will carry unwanted pregnancies to term.
Roe v Wade overturned: Texas officials react to Supreme Court abortion ruling
The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and end constitutional protection for abortion has sparked both celebration and outrage from Texas public figures.
The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and end constitutional protection for abortion has sparked both celebration and outrage from Texas public figures.
U.S. Supreme Court rules there’s no right to abortion, setting up Texas ban
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade will have major impact on Texas, which has a trigger law banning abortions that goes into effect in 30 days.
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade will have major impact on Texas, which has a trigger law banning abortions that goes into effect in 30 days.
Texas police chiefs share recommendations with joint committee after Uvalde school shooting
Thursday’s hearing focused on strategies to prevent acts of violence along with better coordination between state and local agencies, non-governmental entities and law enforcement.
Thursday’s hearing focused on strategies to prevent acts of violence along with better coordination between state and local agencies, non-governmental entities and law enforcement.
Power demand sets new record as lawmakers get grid reform update
As temperatures in Texas continue to sore, concern surrounding the grid increases.
As temperatures in Texas continue to sore, concern surrounding the grid increases.
Uvalde victim’s sister pleads for gun safety measures
"I’m here begging for you guys to do something," said Jazmin Cazares, whose young sister Jacklyn was one of 19 children shot to death in the 80 minutes the gunman spent inside Robb Elementary School on May 24.
"I’m here begging for you guys to do something," said Jazmin Cazares, whose young sister Jacklyn was one of 19 children shot to death in the 80 minutes the gunman spent inside Robb Elementary School on May 24.
Texas senator sues DPS over withholding information on Uvalde mass shooting
While the head of the DPS continues to point fingers at the local response to the deadly school shooting, a state senator has sued the department for withholding video from the scene. “We are getting half-truths, innuendos and snippets of body cam video that he chooses to give."
While the head of the DPS continues to point fingers at the local response to the deadly school shooting, a state senator has sued the department for withholding video from the scene. “We are getting half-truths, innuendos and snippets of body cam video that he chooses to give."
Head of CLEAT speaks out as Uvalde mayor, head of DPS share differing views on police response
Charley Wilkison, executive director of the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT), said committee hearings that are ongoing are all talk, and nothing can happen unless lawmakers are in session.
Charley Wilkison, executive director of the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT), said committee hearings that are ongoing are all talk, and nothing can happen unless lawmakers are in session.
Gun debate missing from Texas hearings on Uvalde shooting
The bungled response to the attack that left 19 children and two teachers dead at Robb Elementary has infuriated the nation, and a recent wave of deadly mass shootings has renewed a push for more gun laws.
The bungled response to the attack that left 19 children and two teachers dead at Robb Elementary has infuriated the nation, and a recent wave of deadly mass shootings has renewed a push for more gun laws.
Unlocked doors were 'first line of defense' at Uvalde school
Questions about how the shooter entered Robb Elementary and what happened at multiple doors have been a big part of the changing information about the attack.
Questions about how the shooter entered Robb Elementary and what happened at multiple doors have been a big part of the changing information about the attack.
Texas Senate committee on Uvalde school shooting listens to public testimony
The special Texas Senate committee on the Uvalde school shooting is listening to public testimony today. Public testimony will be limited to 2 minutes per person.
The special Texas Senate committee on the Uvalde school shooting is listening to public testimony today. Public testimony will be limited to 2 minutes per person.