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Ken Paxton suing California doctor in second lawsuit citing Texas abortion pill law

Paxton’s suit follows another by a Galveston County man against the same doctor. Both cite House Bill 7, passed in September, that allows lawsuits over abortion pill access.

By Ayden Runnels and Zahiyah CarterFebruary 25, 2026February 25, 2026

Paxton’s suit follows another by a Galveston County man against the same doctor. Both cite House Bill 7, passed in September, that allows lawsuits over abortion pill access.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton finds something to smirk at during a 2024 appearance at a conservative conference in Arizona.

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New York judge slaps down Texas AG Ken Paxton as he tries to fine doctor for prescribing abortion pills

In a test of New York’s ‘shield law,’ Paxton wanted a court to enforce a judgment against a doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills.

by Sanford Nowlin November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

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Everything we saw as demonstrators marched in downtown San Antonio against Trump and his allies

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Longtime Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards dies after battle with brain cancer

Richards, the eldest daughter of Gov. Ann Richards, forged her own path as a tireless advocate for women across Texas and the United States.

by Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune January 20, 2025February 26, 2025

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San Antonio abortion-aid group Buckle Bunnies deletes all posts, goes on extended hiatus

The hiatus begins just as Trump is poised to take office and the Texas Lege takes aim at reproductive healthcare.

by Stephanie Koithan January 16, 2025April 9, 2025

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‘More than our wombs’: Women in conservative Texas cities mobilizing to end GOP dominance

Democrats in Lubbock and Amarillo hope Kamala Harris’ candidacy and a backlash to abortion laws will help make their long-held vision of a blue wave a reality.

by Jayme Lozano, The Texas Tribune October 19, 2024November 15, 2024

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Texas ranks second-worst for women’s equality in new study

Texas women’s access to healthcare, jobs and political representation all dragged down the state’s overall score.

by Stephanie Koithan August 20, 2024May 21, 2025

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New study shows Texas women’s support for abortion increased since state ban

The number of moderate women supporting abortion rights also increased significantly over that time.

by Stephanie Koithan June 17, 2024July 27, 2025

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Texas is among the worst states for women financially relative to men

Texas women earn considerably less than men and are far less likely to own businesses, contributing to the state’s third-from-the-bottom ranking.

by Sanford Nowlin March 19, 2024October 8, 2024

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San Antonio’s International Women’s Day March taking place Sunday

The event will begin at 2 p.m. in downtown’s Milam Park.

by Sanford Nowlin March 8, 2024April 6, 2025

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Texas conservatives test how far they can extend abortion and gender-transition restrictions beyond state lines

Recent state and local legal maneuvers signal that Texas’ conservative movement could be wading into a complicated Constitutional morass the country hasn’t dealt with since before the Civil War.

by Eleanor Klibanoff and William Melhado, The Texas Tribune February 9, 2024June 25, 2024

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Texas had 26,000 pregnancies from rape since enacting total abortion ban

Apparently, Gov. Greg Abbott was unable to make good on his pledge to ‘eliminate all rapists.’

by Sanford Nowlin January 26, 2024February 1, 2025

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Texas Medical Board remains silent on abortion laws, despite calls for more guidance

The Texas Supreme Court has asked the licensing board to offer doctors guidance on how to interpret the medical exception to the state’s abortion ban. Some doctors say that wouldn’t be enough reassurance.

by Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune December 21, 2023March 22, 2024

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Kate Cox’s case reveals how far Texas intends to go to enforce abortion laws

The Dallas mom’s case drew national attention and forced the abortion issue before the state Supreme Court. She ended up traveling out of state to terminate her non-viable pregnancy.

by Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune December 13, 2023April 18, 2024

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Texas Supreme Court overturns order allowing Kate Cox to get abortion

The all-Republican court ruled that doctors, not judges, must use ‘reasonable medical judgment’ to decide when a patient qualifies for the procedure.

by Sanford Nowlin December 12, 2023May 31, 2024

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Texas woman asks judge to let her terminate pregnancy after lethal fetal diagnosis

In an emergency request, the Center for Reproductive Rights is asking a judge to allow Kate Cox to terminate her pregnancy after she received a lethal fetal diagnosis.

by Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune December 6, 2023January 18, 2025

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Texas Supreme Court considers abortion challenge

In August, a judge ruled that the state’s near-total abortion ban should not apply to medically complicated pregnancies. The state appealed that ruling to the Texas Supreme Court, putting it on hold.

by Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune November 29, 2023January 13, 2025

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Four Texas counties now ban travel for abortions

The ordinance bars Texans from leaving the state to end their pregnancies.

by Zane McNeil October 28, 2023June 21, 2025

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Everything we saw Sunday at the San Antonio International Women’s Day March

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Everything we saw as people took to the streets of downtown San Antonio to protect abortion rights

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Ken Paxton suing California doctor in second lawsuit citing Texas abortion pill law

New York judge slaps down Texas AG Ken Paxton as he tries to fine doctor for prescribing abortion pills

Everything we saw as demonstrators marched in downtown San Antonio against Trump and his allies

Longtime Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards dies after battle with brain cancer

San Antonio abortion-aid group Buckle Bunnies deletes all posts, goes on extended hiatus

‘More than our wombs’: Women in conservative Texas cities mobilizing to end GOP dominance

Texas ranks second-worst for women’s equality in new study

New study shows Texas women’s support for abortion increased since state ban

Texas is among the worst states for women financially relative to men

San Antonio’s International Women’s Day March taking place Sunday

Texas conservatives test how far they can extend abortion and gender-transition restrictions beyond state lines

Texas had 26,000 pregnancies from rape since enacting total abortion ban

Texas Medical Board remains silent on abortion laws, despite calls for more guidance

Kate Cox’s case reveals how far Texas intends to go to enforce abortion laws

Texas Supreme Court overturns order allowing Kate Cox to get abortion

Texas woman asks judge to let her terminate pregnancy after lethal fetal diagnosis

Texas Supreme Court considers abortion challenge

Four Texas counties now ban travel for abortions

Everything we saw Sunday at the San Antonio International Women’s Day March

Everything we saw as people took to the streets of downtown San Antonio to protect abortion rights