Abortion Rights in Texas

Abstract

The state of Texas followed through with implementing Senate Bill 8, and it has remained in effect since September 2021. This dangerous law officially bans abortions after six weeks of gestational age and continues to invite private entities to file lawsuits against anyone aiding with abortion access after that permitted period of time. Regardless of the American Medical Association’s clear disapproval of the Texas six-week abortion ban, it was ultimately upheld by the United States Supreme Court on Dec. 10, 2021 (Planned Parenthood, n.d.). It has also provided several other states with the blueprint to enact their own anti-abortion legislation.