Texas’ abortion restrictions have forced the closure of clinics that also provide contraceptive services and sex education.

Amanda Zurawski, who nearly died after being denied an abortion, has been fighting to clarify the medical exception to Texas ...

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

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says the Legislature should amend the language of the state's near-total abortion ban to address ...

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Patients and doctors have said the ban's only exception is so vague and the penalties are so steep that providers are ...

The GOP-led House and Senate are expected to pass an array of conservative priorities while Democrats play defense during the ...

Cecile Richards, longtime head of Planned Parenthood and advocate for Democratic values, died Monday at age 67. Richards ...

Cecile Richards was a longtime activist for women's rights and the daughter of former Texas Gov. Ann Richards.

Patrick is the first major Republican official in Texas to say he supports clarifying the state's near-total abortion ban ...

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