See a timeline of Texas abortion laws: From sonogram requirements to waiting periods
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
06/25/2022
9 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
Abortion; Legislature, Texas; Patrick, Dan
DIY abortion attempts three times as prevalent in Texas as other states, study finds
Houston Chronicle
Zelinski, A.
01/12/2020
2 TX bill(s) 5 doc(s)
Abortion
Texas abortion law goes to U.S. appeals court
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
09/12/2014
2 TX bill(s) 9 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Abortion; Abortion clinics
New Texas abortion law too big for Supreme Court to ignore
Dallas Morning News
Bazelon, E.
07/17/2013
2 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Abortion; Supreme Court, U.S.
Ultrasound suit loses ground
Austin Chronicle
Smith, J.
02/16/2012
1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Freedom of speech; Informed consent for abortion; Physicians; Sparks, Sam
Sonogram law cruel coercive here to stay
Houston Chronicle
Falkenberg, L.
02/11/2012
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Abbott, Greg; Informed consent for abortion; Sparks, Sam
Judge doesn’t back down in sonogram ruling
Houston Chronicle
Scharrer, G.
02/08/2012
1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Freedom of speech; Informed consent for abortion; Physicians; Sparks, Sam
Judge says he was forced to dismiss challenge to Texas sonogram law
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
02/07/2012
1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Freedom of speech; Informed consent for abortion; Physicians; Sparks, Sam
Judge lifts ban on Texas’ abortion sonogram law
Dallas Morning News
Hoppe, C.
02/07/2012
1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Freedom of speech; Informed consent for abortion; Physicians; Sparks, Sam
U.S. judge reluctantly upholds Texas abortion law
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Vertuno, J.
02/07/2012
1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Freedom of speech; Informed consent for abortion; Physicians; Sparks, Sam
Reversal of sonogram law not likely in Sparks' court, he says
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
01/21/2012
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Informed consent for abortion; Sparks, Sam
Texas sonogram lawsuit returns to federal court
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Vertuno, J.
01/21/2012
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Informed consent for abortion; Sparks, Sam
Texas sonogram lawsuit in Austin federal court
San Antonio Express News
A.P. Wire
01/20/2012
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Informed consent for abortion
Sonogram bill ruling uses daft, scary logic
San Antonio Express News
Pimentel, O.
01/18/2012
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Informed consent for abortion; Sparks, Sam
Sonogram law another example of courts asked to alter just law
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Editorial
01/15/2012
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Informed consent for abortion
Court clears immediate enforcement of abortion law
Houston Chronicle
Tomlinson, C.
01/14/2012
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Informed consent for abortion
Abortion law remains in limbo, even after ruling
San Antonio Express News
Tomlinson, C.
01/12/2012
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Freedom of speech; Informed consent for abortion; Physicians; Sparks, Sam
Sonogram law
Texarkana Gazette
Editorial
01/12/2012
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Abbott, Greg; Informed consent for abortion; Perry, Rick
Texas can enforce sonogram law, appeals court says
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
01/11/2012
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Informed consent for abortion; Patrick, Dan; Perry, Rick
Texas sonogram law can go forward, federal appeals court says
Dallas Morning News
Hoppe, C.
01/11/2012
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Informed consent for abortion; Physicians; Quality of care
Texas abortion law can be enforced, court rules
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Tomlinson, C.
01/11/2012
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Abbott, Greg; Informed consent for abortion; Perry, Rick
Federal court panel allows sonogram law to proceed
Houston Chronicle
Scharrer, G.
01/11/2012
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Informed consent for abortion; Patrick, Dan; Sparks, Sam
Texas sees sonogram law upheld
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Hoover, B.
01/11/2012
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Informed consent for abortion
US court hears arguments over Texas abortion law
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Kunzelman, M.
01/05/2012
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Freedom of speech; Informed consent for abortion; Mitchell, Jonathan; Sparks, Sam
Court to review ruling on Texas abortion law
San Antonio Express News
A.P. Wire
01/04/2012
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Informed consent for abortion; Sparks, Sam
On sonograms, Texas knows all
Houston Chronicle
Falkenberg, L.
10/01/2011
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Abbott, Greg; Informed consent for abortion; Patrick, Dan; Sparks, Sam; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Texas Medical Association
Court: Texas can't enact law
Austin American Statesman
Staff
09/30/2011
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Informed consent for abortion; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
Court decision keeps Texas’ abortion sonogram law on hold
Dallas Morning News
Hoppe, C.
09/30/2011
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Informed consent for abortion; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
Texas blocked from enforcing sonogram law
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Ramshaw, E.
09/30/2011
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Informed consent for abortion; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
Supreme Court keeps sonogram injunction
San Antonio Express News
Scharrer, G.
09/30/2011
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Informed consent for abortion; Sparks, Sam; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
Ruling is rebuke of Perry, Legislature
Longview News-Journal
Foster, J.
09/17/2011
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
Informed consent for abortion; Legislature, Texas; Perry, Rick; Sparks, Sam
Sonogram ruling is a victory for all involved
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Editorial
09/04/2011
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Informed consent for abortion; Perry, Rick; Sparks, Sam
Federal judge rightly stays sonogram law
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
09/03/2011
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Informed consent for abortion; Physicians; Sparks, Sam
Texas appealing judge's ruling on abortion law
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Castro, A.
09/01/2011
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Informed consent for abortion
Judge was unpersuaded in sonogram decision
Houston Chronicle
Casey, R.
09/01/2011
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
Informed consent for abortion; Patrick, Dan; Sparks, Sam; The Justice Foundation
Nanny state: Injunction in sonogram law is right, we hope it stands
Longview News-Journal
Editorial
09/01/2011
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Informed consent for abortion; Sparks, Sam
How would President Perry prioritize abortion legislation?
San Antonio Express News
Pimentel, O.
09/01/2011
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Informed consent for abortion; Perry, Rick; Physicians; Sparks, Sam
Sonogram standoff
Texarkana Gazette
Editorial
09/01/2011
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Informed consent for abortion; Physicians
Judge limits sonogram law
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
08/31/2011
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Informed consent for abortion; Patrick, Dan; Sparks, Sam
Most of abortion law is blocked
Dallas Morning News
Hoppe, C.
08/31/2011
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Informed consent for abortion; Perry, Rick; Physicians; Sparks, Sam
Federal judge rejects major parts of new Texas law on sonograms and abortions
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Vertuno, J.
08/31/2011
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Informed consent for abortion; Patrick, Dan; Physicians; Sparks, Sam
Judge stays sonogram law
Houston Chronicle
Ackerman, T.
08/31/2011
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Informed consent for abortion; Patrick, Dan; Sparks, Sam
