For Immediate ReleaseSept. 21, 2021 This week, Texas Freedom Network and its project Just Texas will be joining a delegation from the Trust Respect Access (TRA) coalition, the largest coalition of reproductive health, rights, and justice organizations in Texas, will travel to Washington, DC to advocate for federal intervention to protect abortion rights. The trip […]
Recent Press Releases
Statement: With Texans’ Freedom At Stake, U.S. House Passes the Women’s Health Protection Act
For Immediate ReleaseSept. 24, 2021 AUSTIN, Texas — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Women’s Health Protection Act. In the face of a historic assault on abortion access in Texas, the landmark bill will protect women and abortion providers all across the country by codifying Roe v. Wade. As a major leader in […]
TFN Statement: Texas Lawmakers Plan Yet Another Attack on Trans Kids in Third Special Session
For Immediate ReleaseSept. 21, 2021 AUSTIN, Texas — Today, the Texas State Senate Committee on Health & Human Services is holding a hearing considering SB 3, a dangerous and cruel bill that would ban transgender children from participating in youth sports corresponding to their gender identity. The effort marks the fourth time this year—once during […]
Statement: Gov. Abbott Signs Voter Suppression Bill Into Law Amid Massive Protest, Texans to Fight Back at Ballot Box
For Immediate ReleaseSept. 7, 2021 AUSTIN, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott just signed Senate Bill 1 into law. After two special legislative sessions dedicated not to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis in our state, but to suppressing Texans’ right to vote, today is truly a dark day for democracy in Texas. Texas Freedom Network Executive Director […]
Texas Advocates and Health Care Providers Condemn Six-week Abortion Ban
Today’s new law harms Texans needing essential health care and fuels anti-abortion stigma For Immediate ReleaseSept. 1, 2021 AUSTIN — Today, Texas’ six-week abortion ban, SB8, takes effect. In addition to banning abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, this law allows anyone—including anti-abortion vigilantes—to sue abortion providers and anyone who helps a person obtain an […]
