Texas Abortion Laws: Impacts on Healthcare and Society

This chapter explores the implications of Texas's restrictive abortion laws, tracing their history and focusing on recent legislation like Senate Bill 8 and House Bill 1280. It discusses the alarming rise in maternal and infant mortality rates linked to these laws, as well as the challenges faced by healthcare providers and OBGYNs in Texas. The conversation highlights concerns about the impact of these legal changes on patient care and the overall healthcare system in the state.