Skip to content

The Texas Observer

Since 1954

  • Join
  • Donate
  • Digital Library
  • Leak
  • Sections
  • About
  • The Magazine
  • Support
  • Events
  • Donate
  • Digital Library
  • Toggle Search Search icon
  • Sections

    • Border and Immigration
    • Civil Rights
    • Criminal Justice
    • Culture
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Extremism
    • Housing
    • Indigenous Affairs
    • Labor
    • Loon Star State
    • Politics
    • Public Health
    • Reviews
    • Rural Texas
    • Photo Essays
    • Poetry
  • About

    • About the Observer
    • Staff
    • The Texas Democracy Foundation
    • MOLLY National Journalism Prizes
    • Work for the Texas Observer
    • Syndication
  • The Magazine

    • Get the Magazine
    • Current Issue
    • Archives
    • Digital Library
  • Support

    • Donate
    • Become a Member
    • Legacy Giving
    • Member Portal
  • Search

Socials

  • Find the Texas Observer on Facebook
  • Find the Texas Observer on Twitter
  • Find the Texas Observer on Instagram
  • Find the Texas Observer on Mastodon
  • Find the Texas Observer on Bluesky

Whole Womans Health

A room formally used as an examination room for abortions is seen at Choice Clinic, formerly Whole Woman's Health Clinic, Monday, June 27, 2016, in Austin, Texas. A U.S. Supreme Court ruling Monday that struck down some Texas abortion regulations saying they are medically unnecessary, and that they unconstitutionally limit women's abortion rights. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

What One Texan Had to do to Get an Abortion During the Pandemic

Republican-controlled Texas is using the COVID-19 pandemic as the latest strategy in their anti-abortion playbook, and it’s affecting people’s lives.

by Christine Grimaldi

Keep Reading

The Supreme Court Taking Up Louisiana’s Abortion Case ‘Flies in the Face of Precedent’

by Sophie Novack

‘Shamed and Stigmatized’: Austin Woman Forced by Hospital to Bury Fetal Remains Testifies Against State Law

by Sophie Novack

How Texas’ Anti-Abortion Lawmakers Win Even While Losing in Court

by Sophie Novack

Dec 18, 2015

‘It Doesn’t Have to Be This Way’

A young Texas abortion provider speaks out amid threats of violence and dangerous political rhetoric.

by Alexa Garcia-Ditta

Pro-choice protesters chant outside the Senate chamber Nov 13, 2015

Texas Anti-Abortion Law Headed to the Supreme Court

A decision is expected next summer.

by Andrea Grimes

Melissa Arjona wears a pink vest that reads "Pro-choice clinic escort" and "Escolta clinica." Nov 12, 2015

Walking the Line at the Last Abortion Clinic in the Rio Grande Valley

by Melissa Arjona

abortion Sep 03, 2015

Texas Doctors Ask SCOTUS to Stem Tide of Abortion Restrictions

by Alexa Garcia-Ditta and Andrea Grimes

A woman holds up a plastic baby as pro-choice demonstrators chant in the Capitol rotunda. Jul 16, 2015

Former Abortion Clinic Becomes Public Education Nonprofit

by Alexa Garcia-Ditta

Rep. Sarah Davis (R-Houston), the only Republican to vote against the omnibus abortion restrictions last special session, defends her amendment on House Bill 2, excepting rape and incest from the 20-week abortion ban. Jun 09, 2015

UPDATED: Federal Judges Disregard Impact of Abortion Law on Poor Women

by Alexa Garcia-Ditta

Trust Respect Access rally Mar 02, 2015

How Five Texans Have Experienced Women’s Health Policies

by Alexa Garcia-Ditta

Access to Planned Parenthood Apr 02, 2014

Lawsuit to be Filed Against Most Draconian Part of New Texas Abortion Law

Abortion rights groups seek to block ambulatory surgical care center rule and to shield El Paso and McAllen abortion clinics from admitting privileges mandate.

by Carolyn Jones

Pro-choice protesters chant outside the Senate chamber Mar 06, 2014

The Last Two Rural Abortion Clinics in Texas Close

A third of Texas' abortion clinics have now closed due to HB 2, including remaining clinics in the Rio Grande Valley and East Texas.

by Carolyn Jones

Posts pagination

Previous 1 2 3 Next
  • Find the Texas Observer on Facebook
  • Find the Texas Observer on Twitter
  • Find the Texas Observer on Instagram
  • Find the Texas Observer on Mastodon
  • Find the Texas Observer on Bluesky

Sections

  • Border and Immigration
  • Civil Rights
  • Criminal Justice
  • Culture
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Eye on Texas
  • Extremism
  • Housing
  • Indigenous Affairs
  • Labor
  • Loon Star State
  • Politics
  • Public Health
  • Rural Texas
  • Reviews
  • Photo Essays
  • Poetry

About

  • About the Observer
  • Staff
  • The Molly National Journalism Prize
  • The Texas Democracy Foundation
  • Republish Us (Syndication)
  • Work for the Texas Observer

The Magazine

  • Get the Magazine
  • Archives
  • Where to Find the Texas Observer
  • Digital Library

Contact

  • Contacts List
  • Leak to the Observer
  • Pitch to the Texas Observer

Support

  • Donate
  • Become a Member
  • Legacy Giving
  • Member Portal

Events

  • RSVP

Get the newsletter

Sign up for The Lede

Get the stories you need to know about each week. Delivered every Sunday.

Sign Up Now

© 2021 The Texas Observer. All rights reserved. Site made in collaboration with CMYK.

Privacy Policy • Terms and Conditions