Posted on · There was a 27% increase in the rate of requests for medication abortion by mail in the U.S. between March 20 and April 11 compared to the beginning of the year, according to a study.
Posted on · MJ Hegar has been the front-runner throughout Texas' Democratic primary race for the U.S. Senate, and won 22% of the vote in the crowded March primary.
Posted on · The court on Thursday sided with state officials, namely Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who have argued that allowing more people to vote by mail here violates Texas law.
Posted on · Physician practices in Texas are facing serious financial pressures as fewer patients come in to seek care during the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted on · Voters who don't want to risk exposure to the coronavirus can use mail-in ballots during upcoming elections as a legal battle moves through the courts, a Texas appeals court ruled Thursday.
Posted on · A Travis County judge issued an order Friday that essentially opens up Texas’ strict ballot-by-mail program to all voters during the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted on · Texas has one of the strictest vote-by-mail programs in the country. Democrats have sued, saying such rules don't work during a public health emergency.
Posted on · Gov. Greg Abbott issued an order last month banning procedures that are “not immediately medically necessary” during the outbreak, which he said includes abortions.
Posted on · The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Texas can continue to ban abortions as COVID-19 continues to infect more people in the state.
Posted on · A federal judge in Austin ruled Monday that state officials can't restrict abortion providers from offering the procedure to their patients.
Posted on · The state this week banned most abortions in the state as medically unnecessary as part of its coronavirus response.
Posted on · After questions from reporters, the governor's office confirmed his order banned abortion procedures.
Posted on · For Texas Democrats, the state's Super Tuesday primary could help define the shape of a party that's on the rise after more than two decades of being shut out of power.
Posted on · An effort to make hospitals safer for women giving birth in Texas has been underway for more than a year now.
Posted on · Republicans argue they give states more flexibility than traditional federal programs. Health advocates argue block grants often lead to cuts because states can be more strict about who is eligible and what services they provide.