When Roe v. Wade was overturned on Friday, June 24, many Texans had questions about what it means for abortion in their already strict state. There are four criminal laws that specifically affect abortion in Texas: – House Bill 1280 (HB 1280): bans abortion after Roe is overturned– Senate Bill… read more
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“A Preview of the Dangerous Future of Abortion Bans,” New NEJM Research
New TxPEP research in The New England Journal of Medicine: “A Preview of the Dangerous Future of Abortion Bans — Texas Senate Bill 8” has found that the abortion restrictions in Senate Bill 8 have created a chilling effect for providers and adversely affected patients experiencing medical complications during their… read more
Reactions to Senate Bill 8-New Research Brief
A new TxPEP research brief “Reactions to Senate Bill 8 among Texans who Obtained Out-of-State Abortion Care” examines the emotional responses and opinions about Senate Bill 8 from Texans who had to travel out of state for abortion. Participants overwhelmingly reported emotional hardship and strong negative opinions about the law.