Texas Democrats are gearing up for another legislative session, where they'll push to expand access to abortions. Republicans are expected to do the opposite, i

Texas Democrats aim to expand abortion access, facing opposition from Republicans wanting to further restrict it.

Last session ended in a stalemate on abortion. In Texas ... Donna Howard, the Austin Democrat who heads the Texas Women’s Health Caucus. So far, Democrats in the 89th Legislature have filed ...

Texas Democrats Ann Johnson and Christina Morales discuss how the party will look to make their voices heard on topics like abortion and school vouchers as they head into another legislative session as the minority.

The 89th Texas legislative session begins, addressing key issues like education, LGBTQ+ rights, abortion, cannabis, and immigration.

Until recently, abortion-ban states like Texas mostly gnashed their teeth and ... Morning Edition and Here & Now. She lives in Austin with her enormous cat, Grover Cleveland.

The poll shows that when Texas voters were asked what they thought the Legislature's top priority would be, immigration or border security-related issues were the most frequently mentioned responses. Those issue were followed by the economy or concerns related to high prices, then education and crime.

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

Statesman columnist Bridget Grumet speaks about her trip to Delaware to investigate the access Texas women have to abortion by mail.

The 89th Legislature begins in Austin on Jan. 14. Lawmakers will have several key issues to address when they return.

Cecile Richards, longtime head of Planned Parenthood and advocate for Democratic values, died Monday at age 67. Richards followed in the footsteps of her mother, former Texas Gov. Ann Richards, as