Texas Democrats are gearing up for another legislative session, where they'll push to expand access to abortions. Republicans are expected to do the opposite, i

Texas Democrats aim to expand abortion access, facing opposition from Republicans wanting to further restrict it.

In Texas, where residents face the most extreme abortion restrictions in the U.S., Democrats tried both ways. They filed bills with modest reforms, to allow abortions in cases of incest, for example.

The Austin Women’s Health Center, which stopped performing abortions once Texas’ bans went into effect, still provides post-abortion follow-up care to patients who terminated a pregnancy ...

Texas Democrats Ann Johnson and Christina Morales discuss how the party will look to make their voices heard on topics like abortion and school vouchers as they head into another legislative session as the minority.

The 89th Texas legislative session begins, addressing key issues like education, LGBTQ+ rights, abortion, cannabis, and immigration.

The poll shows that when Texas voters were asked what they thought the Legislature's top priority would be, immigration or border security-related issues were the most frequently mentioned responses. Those issue were followed by the economy or concerns related to high prices, then education and crime.

Cecile Richards, a national leader for women’s rights who led Planned Parenthood for 12 tumultuous years, has died. She was 67.

Until recently, abortion-ban states like Texas mostly gnashed their teeth and ... Morning Edition and Here & Now. She lives in Austin with her enormous cat, Grover Cleveland.

The Texas Legislature may clarify for medical professionals when it’s legal to perform a life-saving abortion, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said this week.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Sunday said the Legislature should amend the language of the state’s near-total abortion ban to address confusion over when doctors may terminate pregnancies.