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Texas Doctors Struggle To Keep Their Practices Afloat During The Pandemic

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on May 22, 2020 · Physician practices in Texas are facing serious financial pressures as fewer patients come in to seek care during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Court Order That Opens Up Mail-In Voting In Texas Stays In Effect For Now, Appeals Court Rules

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on May 14, 2020 · 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.

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Here’s What You Should Know About Applying For A Mail-In Ballot In Texas Right Now

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Posted on April 17, 2020 · 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.

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Posted on April 16, 2020 · 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.

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Texas’ Abortion Ban Is Halted By A Federal Court – Again

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on April 9, 2020 · Gov. Greg Abbott issued an order last month banning procedures that are “not immediately medically necessary” during the outbreak, which he said includes abortions.

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Fifth Circuit Upholds Texas’ Abortion Ban During COVID-19 Pandemic

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on April 7, 2020 · The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Texas can continue to ban abortions as COVID-19 continues to infect more people in the state.

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Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Texas Ban On Abortions During Coronavirus Spread

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on March 30, 2020 · A federal judge in Austin ruled Monday that state officials can't restrict abortion providers from offering the procedure to their patients.

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Providers Sue Texas Officials For Blocking Abortions During COVID-19 Outbreak

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on March 25, 2020 · The state this week banned most abortions in the state as medically unnecessary as part of its coronavirus response.

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Texas Officials Say Abortions Are Included In Abbott’s Order Barring Unnecessary Medical Procedures

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on March 24, 2020 · After questions from reporters, the governor's office confirmed his order banned abortion procedures.

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Super Tuesday Could Show Just How Blue Texas Is Turning

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on March 2, 2020 · 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.

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After A Rise In Mothers Dying In Childbirth, Texas Came Up With A Plan. Here’s How It’s Going.

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on February 17, 2020 · An effort to make hospitals safer for women giving birth in Texas has been underway for more than a year now.

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Texas Now Has Option Of Expanding Medicaid To Poor Adults Through Controversial Block Grants

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on January 31, 2020 · 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.

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Trump Administration Agrees To Fund Texas Health Program That Excludes Planned Parenthood

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on January 23, 2020 · State officials revamped the program in 2013 to exclude Planned Parenthood as a service provider. Since then, experts say, the state has struggled to help low-income women.

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Judges In Texas Are Inconsistent About Allowing Minors To Get Abortions Without Parental Consent

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on January 17, 2020 · Texas is one of 37 states that have laws requiring minors to notify or obtain consent from a parent or guardian before they get an abortion.

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Young Democrats And Former Austin Official Sue Over Texas’ Ban On Temporary Voting Locations

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on November 26, 2019 · This is the second lawsuit challenging Texas House Bill 1888, which was passed by the Republican-led Legislature earlier this year.

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