Texas’ Women’s Health Program
Texas Clergy Call For More Women’s Health Funding
More than 370 members of the clergy asked the Texas Legislature to boost funding for women’s health programs. Leaders of Methodist, Buddhist, Presbyterian, Jewish, Baptist and Unitarian congregations lobbied lawmakers for more spending.
Planned Parenthood Loses Appeal To Participate In Texas Women’s Health Program
A Texas judge has denied Planned Parenthood’s latest attempt to rejoin the state’s health program that excludes providers that support abortion rights.
State Says Needs Of New Women’s Health Program Can Be Met
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has signed up more than enough doctors to treat the poor women who depended on Planned Parenthood for family planning services and check-ups.
Planned Parenthood Patients Confused By New Texas Women’s Health Plan
The new Texas Women’s Health Plan is up and running, but without Planned Parenthood providers. And many clients now find themselves confused about the process that’s forced them to find new doctors.
Judge Rules Against Texas In Women’s Care Dispute
Texas’ request to force the U.S. Health and Human Services to continue funding its Women’s Health Program was denied Friday, as a judge sided with federal authorities who say the state’s exclusion of Planned Parenthood violates HHS guidelines.
Texas Women’s Health Program Dispute Back In Court
A federal judge is set to hear arguments on whether the federal Health and Human Services should be allowed to cut off funding to Texas’ Women’s Health Program in a battle over abortion.
Judge Continues Planned Parenthood Injunction
Texas District Judge Steve Yelenosky has issued an injunction that will keep Planned Parenthood in the Women’s Health Program pending resolution of their lawsuit.
Judge Considering Planned Parenthood Injunction
Planned Parenthood will ask a state judge to extend an injunction against Texas banning its clinics from the Women’s Health Program.
Planned Parenthood Files Another Women’s Health Lawsuit
One day after losing in a federal appeals court the Planned Parenthood, Women’s Health Program battle continues. Today Planned Parenthood filed suit against the state, claiming the Affiliate Ban Rule violates state law.
Texas Doctors Object To Abortion Counseling Rule
Texas medical groups object to a proposed rule for the state Women’s Health Program that would ban abortion counseling, calling it a “gag order” on doctors.
Court Reviews Texas Planned Parenthood Funding Ban
An attorney for the state argued Thursday that a federal judge improperly barred Texas from enforcing a new rule excluding Planned Parenthood clinics from participating in a taxpayer-funded women’s health program.
Judge: Texas Can’t Cut Funds To Planned Parenthood
A federal appeals judge says Texas cannot ban Planned Parenthood from receiving state funds.


















