Civil SocietyLocal NewsLevelland, Sundown Vote to Outlaw Abortion, Become ‘Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn’
Isaiah MitchellJune 9, 2021
The two towns are neighbors in the Panhandle, where "Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn" have quickly multiplied.
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87th LegislatureHealthcareJudicialPlanned Parenthood Lawsuit Against Lubbock Abortion Ban Dismissed by U.S. District Judge
Isaiah MitchellJune 2, 2021
“Plaintiffs admit that this Court cannot force the city to revoke or amend its ordinance," Judge Hendrix wrote.
JudicialLocal NewsPlanned Parenthood Sues City of Lubbock for Abortion Ban
Isaiah MitchellMay 18, 2021
Planned Parenthood claims the Lubbock ordinance runs afoul of both the U.S. and Texas Constitutions, echoing concerns of city leaders.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsLubbock Stakeholders, Lawyers Weigh in on Vague Future of Abortion Ban
Isaiah MitchellMay 5, 2021
Attorneys, local politicians, Planned Parenthood, and ordinance herald Mark Lee Dickson chime in on the landmark vote.
Civil SocietyHealthcareJudicialTexas Judge Sides Against Planned Parenthood, Finalizing Cut From Medicaid Program
Isaiah MitchellMarch 11, 2021
Motivated by videos showing Planned Parenthood higher-ups discussing the sale of fetal remains, Texas decided to cut the group from the Medicaid program in October 2015.
JudicialDistrict Judge Extends Planned Parenthood’s Tenure on Texas’ Medicaid Program
Isaiah MitchellFebruary 24, 2021
The extension is a temporary restraining order against the state, though a more lasting ruling is expected in the coming week.
Civil SocietyJudicialCourt Lets Church Continue Praying Outside of Houston Planned Parenthood
Isaiah MitchellFebruary 17, 2021
Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast compared the congregation, which prays outside their facility every month, to the U.S. Capitol rioters.
AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: Abbott’s State of the State, Planned Parenthood Funding, Rare Earth Minerals in Texas
Michelle ArledgeFebruary 5, 2021
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
Civil SocietyJudicialStatewide NewsJudge Keeps Planned Parenthood as Texas Medicaid Provider Hours Before Removal
Isaiah MitchellFebruary 4, 2021
A years-long legal battle was set to remove Planned Parenthood from the state's list of Medicaid providers just yesterday.
Civil SocietyHealthcareJudicialStatewide NewsFifth Circuit Sides With Texas in Excluding Planned Parenthood from Medicaid Program
Daniel FriendNovember 23, 2020
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned an earlier ruling, supporting Texas' exclusion of Planned Parenthood from its Medicaid program.
Though the City of Lubbock avoided the proposal, a petition has forced the "Sanctuary City for the Unborn" ordinance onto the agenda.
Civil SocietyIssuesLocal NewsLubbock Officials Eye Outlawing Abortion After Planned Parenthood Heralds New Facility
Isaiah MitchellSeptember 4, 2020
State legislators and activists have urged Lubbock to become a "Sanctuary City for the Unborn" before a Planned Parenthood facility is built.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020State HouseThe Back MicThe Back Mic: Planned Parenthood Endorses a Republican, GOP PAC Pledges Fundraising, Latest Campaign Ads
McKenzie TaylorSeptember 4, 2020
This week — a pro-choice group endorses Republican Sarah Davis, a GOP PAC prepares to defend the Texas House, and new ads hit the airwaves.
Local NewsPlanned Parenthood Uses Racial Slur in Campaign Efforts Against Democratic State Senator
Daniel FriendJuly 3, 2020
Several Democrats are criticizing Planned Parenthood Texas Votes for using the phrase “sucio” in attack ads against state Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr., since the term carries derogatory connotations in Spanish slang.
IssuesCoronavirus Abortion Ban Timeline: Medical Abortions Prohibited Again, For Now
Daniel FriendApril 20, 2020
In the latest development of the dispute between state officials and abortion providers over temporary abortion restrictions, medical abortions are again prohibited under Governor Abbott's executive order.
Civil SocietyFederalHealthcareIssuesStatewide NewsFifth Circuit Court Allows Some Abortions Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic, Case is Brought to Supreme Court
Daniel FriendApril 14, 2020
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals is allowing medical abortions in Texas, despite state officials arguing that such procedures need to be postponed during the coronavirus pandemic.
Civil SocietyFederalStatewide NewsAppellate Court Allows State to Continue Enforcing Temporary Abortion Ban, Issues Stay
Daniel FriendMarch 31, 2020
In the latest development of rapid legal exchanges, an executive order once again goes into effect requiring the postponement of abortions during the coronavirus pandemic.
Civil SocietyFederalIssuesStatewide NewsFederal Judge Allows Abortions to Continue After Ban Under Governor’s Coronavirus-Related Order
Daniel FriendMarch 30, 2020
An Austin-based federal judge granted a temporary restraining order that will allow abortions to continue in the state, after an executive order from the governor postponed all non-essential surgical procedures.
Civil SocietyIssuesStatewide NewsAbortion Providers Sue Governor, Attorney General for Temporary Abortion Ban Due to Coronavirus
Daniel FriendMarch 26, 2020
Abortion providers in the state of Texas have filed a complaint against Gov. Abbott and Attorney General Paxton over a temporary restriction on abortions in the midst of the coronavirus response.
Civil SocietyStatewide NewsAbortions Postponed Under Governor Abbott’s Executive Order
Daniel FriendMarch 23, 2020
According to Attorney General Ken Paxton, abortions are included in the list of non-essential surgeries that will need to be postponed under Governor Abbott's new executive order.