Abortion in Texas

As of August 25, 2022, abortion is banned in Texas. The law prohibiting abortion in Texas:

  • Includes medical emergency exceptions (risk to your life or major bodily function)
  • Applies only to those providing an abortion; women seeking an abortion will not be prosecuted
  • Does not stop women from traveling outside of Texas for an abortion
 
Does not ban:
  • In-vitro fertilization or other ARTs
  • Birth control
  • Emergency contraceptives (Plan B, Ella, the morning after pill, Julie, etc.)
  • Treating a miscarriage
  • Treating an ectopic pregnancy

Before you pursue self-managed abortion or arrange out-of-state travel, it is important to have your pregnancy medically verified and assessed. The Fort Worth Pregnancy Center offers this service free of charge.

How We Can Help

If you are considering abortion, Fort Worth Pregnancy Center provides free services to help you better understand your pregnancy and your options. We do not provide or refer for abortions, but we will give you clear information, medical confirmation, and a safe place to ask questions before you decide.

 

  • STEP ONE: Start with a free, lab-quality pregnancy test. You will also have the opportunity to learn about your available options and ask questions about abortion procedures, potential risks, recovery, and current Texas laws.

  • STEP TWO: Our medical staff provides an ultrasound to determine how far along you are, confirm whether the pregnancy is developing in the uterus, and identify whether there are signs of a possible miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy. We can also answer questions about your health history, Rh factor, and anything that could affect your next steps.

  • STEP THREE: Explore What Is Right for You. Consider each of your options and the questions that matter most to you. An advocate can help you talk through your circumstances, priorities, and concerns without pressure or judgment. You are in control of your decision and your next steps.