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.

A Texas judge has allowed three states to move forward with a legal challenge seeking to impose stricter rules on the abortion pill mifepristone, reigniting the battle over medication abortion access in the U.

A federal judge in Texas is allowing three other states to pursue a challenge seeking to restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone nationwide.

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.

Patrick on Sunday said the Legislature should amend the language of the state’s near-total abortion ban to address confusion over when doctors may terminate pregnancies.

Richards, the eldest daughter of Gov. Ann Richards, forged her own path as a tireless advocate for women across Texas and the United States.

President-elect Donald Trump is set to be sworn in at the Capitol on Monday, solidifying his stunning return to the White House and kicking off what is expected to be a busy 100-day rush focused on a handful of hot-button issues.

Cecile Richards, daughter of former Texas Gov. Ann Richards and former president of Planned Parenthood, died Monday her family confirmed in a statement. Richards was battling cancer.