Houston Public MediaOct 8, 2024

Survey: Nearly half of Texas OBGYNs have changed where or how they practice because of abortion laws

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/health-science/healthcare/2024/10/08/502152/survey-nearly-half-of-texan-ob-gyns-have-changed-where-or-how-they-practice-because-of-abortion-laws/

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Survey: Nearly half of Texas OBGYNs have changed where or how they practice because of abortion laws

44% of 447 surveyed physicians said they have thought about or have already changed how or where they practice as a result of abortion restrictions.

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Houston Public MediaJun 20, 2024

Texas’ maternal mortality committee questions recent changes after anti-abortion doctor’s appointment

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/health-science/abortion/2024/06/20/491211/texas-maternal-mortality-committee-questions-recent-changes-after-anti-abortion-doctors-appointment/

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Texas’ maternal mortality committee questions recent changes after anti-abortion doctor’s appointment

The committee’s chair also raised concerns about the state’s possible departure from a federal system to share data about maternal deaths.

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Houston Public MediaMar 25, 2024

The Texas Medical Board published what it sees as guidance for doctors on how to define what constitutes a medical exception under the state’s strict abortion ban on Friday.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/houston-matters/2024/03/25/481498/texas-medical-board-abortion-laws-some-say-it-still-leaves-many-questions/

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Texas Medical Board provides rules for how doctors can navigate Texas abortion laws. Some say it still leaves many questions.

Under the proposed rule, doctors would have to use their judgment and document to the Texas Medical Board why they believe an abortion is necessary. But some say the TMB could give clearer guidelines to the Texas medical community.

Houston Public Media
Houston Public MediaMar 22, 2024

The state agency will collect public comment on the proposed rule for at least 30 days before it can be considered for final approval.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/2024/03/22/481429/texas-medical-board-proposes-emergency-abortion-guidance-for-doctors/

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Texas Medical Board proposes emergency abortion guidance for doctors

The state agency will collect public comment on the proposed rule for at least 30 days before it can be considered for final approval.

Houston Public Media
Houston Public MediaMar 14, 2024

The board, which regulates medical practice in the state, had been silent on the issue amid calls for clarity from reproductive health advocates after abortion was banned.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/health-science/healthcare/2024/03/14/480632/texas-medical-board-plans-to-discuss-guidance-for-emergency-exceptions-to-state-abortion-laws/

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Texas Medical Board plans to discuss guidance for emergency exceptions to state abortion laws

The state agency is responding to a petition from two attorneys to clear up ambiguity about when emergency abortions are allowed.

Houston Public Media
Houston Public MediaNov 28, 2023

The Texas Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday morning over whether a medical exemption in the state’s strict abortion ban is too vague to help people with life-threatening pregnancy complications.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/court/2023/11/28/470878/texas-supreme-court-will-decide-if-the-states-abortion-ban-causes-harm-to-patients-and-doctors/

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Texas Supreme Court will decide if the state’s abortion ban causes harm to patients and doctors

The state’s high court justices will decide whether to uphold an injunction on a Texas abortion law that reproductive rights advocates say endangers the lives of pregnant Texans.

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