A New York Times op-ed by TxPEP’s Samuel Dickman and Kari White explains the role of abortion funds in supporting access to abortion during the period that the restrictive Senate Bill 8 has been in effect in Texas. They write, “But people shouldn’t have to rely on abortion funds for essential health… read more
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Most Texas Women Whose Pregnancies Were Covered by Public Insurance Suffered Lack of Coverage During the Year After Delivery, Finds New Study
Almost 90% of Texas women whose pregnancies were covered by public insurance were uninsured at some point in the first year after delivery, according to a new study from researchers at The University of Texas at Austin. This phenomenon of “insurance churn” can leave women with limited access to care… read more
TxPEP Data Featured in The Upshot Analysis of Abortion by Texans
The Upshot features data from TxPEP on out-of-state travel to neighboring states for abortion while Senate Bill 8 has been in effect. The article uses data on requests for abortion pills, legal in-state abortion, and out-of-state abortion to conclude that abortions by Texans have dropped about 10 percent since Senate Bill… read more