Politics
Gov. Abbott approves $4 million to create ‘election audit division’
Posted on · GOP leaders in the Legislature signed off on the money, according to a statement.
Health & Science
Pregnant people infected with COVID-19 are at higher risk of death and stillbirths, CDC warns
Posted on · The CDC released two reports Friday following months of warnings from doctors and health officials that this group is particularly vulnerable to COVID.
Abortion
How the Texas ban on most abortions is harming survivors of rape and incest
Posted on · The Texas law has no exceptions for survivors of rape or incest. Social workers say that's hurting some survivors financially, psychologically and physically.
Health & Science
Texas’ uninsured working poor could get health coverage under Congress’ latest spending plan
Posted on · If passed, the Build Back Better bill would extend health plans to people living in Texas and the other 11 states that didn't expand Medicaid.
Politics
The Biden administration is suing Texas over its new voting law
Posted on · The Department of Justice argues the law contains several provisions that “will disenfranchise eligible Texas citizens who seek to exercise their right to vote.” It's the second lawsuit the agency has filed against the state this year.
Abortion
Abortions fell by half in the first month of Texas’ six-week abortion ban
Posted on · Researchers say the drop in procedures has been steeper than when other new abortion restrictions have gone into effect in Texas.
Politics
Texas lawmakers drew political maps that will make elections less competitive in the coming years
Posted on · Most elections, experts warn, could be over during primaries — which means fewer voters will be choosing candidates.
abortion
Justice Department asks Supreme Court to block Texas’ abortion ban as legal challenges continue
Posted on · The law is the most restrictive abortion ban in the country.
abortion
Federal appeals court reinstates Texas’ six-week abortion ban — for now
Posted on · The most restrictive abortion law in the country is back in effect in Texas, after a temporary block was lifted.
abortion
Some clinics in Texas have resumed abortions after six weeks, but remain wary of being sued
Posted on · If the federal appeals court throws out the temporary block of Texas' abortion law, providers could be sued retroactively.
abortion
Federal judge temporarily blocks Texas’ 6-week abortion ban
Posted on · The U.S. Department of Justice sued the state last month, claiming its new law violates the constitutional rights of Texans.
abortion
Thousands rally at Houston City Hall in protest of Texas’ restrictive abortion law, as similar demonstrations occur across the country
Posted on · Rallies took place across the country Saturday aimed at condemning efforts in states like Texas that are passing laws severely curtailing access to abortion.
Health & Science
Experts raise concerns to U.S. Senate panel over Supreme Court’s inaction in Texas abortion case
Posted on · The court provided little explanation when it refused to intervene in the case. Abortion rights advocates say the justices have allowed Texas to skirt the constitutional rights of its citizens.
Politics
Here’s What’s In Texas Republicans’ New Voting Law
Posted on · The new law is part of a nationwide push by state-level Republicans to enact more restrictive voting laws following former President Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 election.
Politics
Texas Now Has A Ban On Abortions As Early As Five Weeks. Anti-Abortion Groups Are Prepared To Enforce It
Posted on · Unlike other abortion restrictions, the state is not enforcing this ban. Instead it is up to private citizens to sue.