In win for Planned Parenthood, U.S. Supreme Court wipes case law supporting Texas pandemic abortion ban from the books
Austin American Statesman
Sparber, S.
01/27/2021
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Abortion; Executive orders; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
Second-trimester abortions increased 61% after Texas lifted temporary ban, study shows
Houston Chronicle
Goldenstein, T.
01/05/2021
2 doc(s)
Abortion; Executive orders; Medical procedures
Is it OK to return to dentist? Workers say it’s even safer now
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Mena, B.
08/04/2020
2 doc(s)
Dental hygienists; Dentists; Medical equipment
Amid COVID records, Abbott extends ban on some surgeries to four South Texas counties
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
07/02/2020
6 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Hospitals; Medical procedures
Jacksboro’s ‘lifeblood’ rural hospital feels abandoned during pandemic
Dallas Morning News
Krause, K.
05/24/2020
8 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Federal funds; Hospitals; Jack County; Rural health care
The fight over Texas’ abortion ban during the COVID-19 pandemic is over, but what did it all mean?
Dallas Morning News
Mendez, M.
05/03/2020
10 doc(s)
Abortion; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical procedures
Texas dental board votes to let dentists resume performing elective procedures, providing routine care
Dallas Morning News
Garrett, R.
04/30/2020
6 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Dental care; Dental Examiners, Texas State Board of; Dental hygienists; Dentists; Medical equipment
Coronavirus in Austin: Local hospitals begin nonemergency surgeries Monday, put provisions in place
Austin American Statesman
Villalpando, N.
04/27/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Hospitals; Medical procedures
Abortion providers drop request for court to block Texas’ ban after state says it’s over
Dallas Morning News
Mendez, M.
04/24/2020
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Abortion; Attorney General of Texas; Executive orders; Medical procedures
Texas clinics resume abortions as state suggests ban is over with new executive order
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
04/23/2020
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Abortion; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical procedures
Doctors, dentists sue Fort Worth, demand ban of most abortions amid coronavirus
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Johnson, K.
04/22/2020
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Abortion; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical procedures
Houston hospitals to start phasing back more non-COVID care Wednesday
Houston Chronicle
Ackerman, T.
04/22/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Executive orders; Harris Health System; Hospitals; Medical procedures; Memorial Hermann Hospital System; Texas Medical Center; University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Appeals court: Abortions in Texas blocked during pandemic
Austin American Statesman
Autullo, R.
04/21/2020
6 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Abbott, Greg; Abortion; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Paxton, Ken; Yeakel, Lee
Federal appeals court allows Texas to again ban most abortions, including by medication
Dallas Morning News
Mendez, M.
04/21/2020
6 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Abortion; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Paxton, Ken; Yeakel, Lee
Federal appeals court bans most abortions — but ruling set to expire Wednesday
Houston Chronicle
Blackman, J.
04/21/2020
5 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Abbott, Greg; Abortion; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Paxton, Ken
Pandemic hits Victoria health care providers hard
Victoria Advocate
Venable, K.
04/19/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Dentists; Executive orders; Health care providers; Hospitals; Medical procedures
Abbott eases some restrictions in fight against the coronavirus
Austin American Statesman
Tilove, J.
04/18/2020
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Castro, Joaquin; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Huffines, Don; Huffines, James R.; Israel, Celia; Rinaldi, Matt; Strike Force to Open Texas; Toomey, Mike
Doctors and hospitals, facing financial hit, urge Abbott to lift ban on elective medical procedures
Dallas Morning News
Barragan, J.
04/17/2020
7 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Howard, Donna; Medical equipment; Medical procedures; Nichols, Robert
She traveled 645 miles for an abortion because of Texas ban, increasing coronavirus risks
Houston Chronicle
Enda, J.
04/16/2020
9 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Abortion; Coronavirus; Executive orders
Appeals court gives partial victory to Texas abortion providers
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
04/15/2020
1 TX bill 7 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Abbott, Greg; Abortion; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Paxton, Ken; Yeakel, Lee
Court OKs medication abortions
Dallas Morning News
Mendez, M.
04/15/2020
9 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Abortion; Coronavirus; Executive orders
Appeals court overrules some Texas abortion restrictions during coronavirus outbreak
Houston Chronicle
Blackman, J.
04/15/2020
7 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Abortion; Coronavirus; Supreme Court, U.S.
Abbott: Appeals court agreed with ‘decision I had made’ on abortion ban
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
04/14/2020
3 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Abbott, Greg; Abortion; Coronavirus; Executive orders
Abortion and Coronavirus
Texarkana Gazette
Editorial
04/14/2020
8 doc(s)
Abortion; Coronavirus; Planned Parenthood
During a coronavirus emergency in her own state, N.Y. AG is sticking her nose in Texas’ abortion rules
Dallas Morning News
Sherzer, A.
04/13/2020
3 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Abbott, Greg; Abortion; Attorneys General; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Planned Parenthood
Texas clinics ask U.S. Supreme Court to block Gov. Abbott’s coronavirus abortion ban
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Johnson, K.
04/13/2020
5 doc(s)
Abortion; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
Texas clinics ask Supreme Court to allow certain abortions
Austin American Statesman
A.P. Wire
04/12/2020
4 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Abbott, Greg; Abortion; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
If you have a dental emergency, can you get care during coronavirus pandemic?
Austin American Statesman
Villalpando, N.
04/12/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Dental care; Dentists
Texas abortion providers ask U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on legal battle over pandemic order
Dallas Morning News
Mendez, M.
04/12/2020
5 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Abbott, Greg; Abortion; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Paxton, Ken
Federal appeals court blocks most abortions, allows few to proceed in TX amid coronavirus
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
04/12/2020
5 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Abortion; Coronavirus; Executive orders
Texas abortion providers ask Supreme Court for temporary relief
Houston Chronicle
Goldenstein, T.
04/12/2020
4 doc(s)
Abortion; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
Judge again limits Texas abortion ban — and appeals court again steps in
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
04/11/2020
8 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Abbott, Greg; Abortion; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Paxton, Ken; Yeakel, Lee
Texas’ pandemic-period abortion ban is on again — but only in part
Dallas Morning News
Mendez, M.
04/11/2020
6 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Abbott, Greg; Abortion; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Paxton, Ken
Federal appeals court blocks most abortions, allows few to proceed in TX amid coronavirus
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
04/11/2020
5 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Abortion; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical procedures; Yeakel, Lee
Most abortions illegal in Texas again, as appellate court overrules district judge
Houston Chronicle
Blackman, J.
04/11/2020
3 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Abbott, Greg; Abortion; Coronavirus; Executive orders
For rural Texas hospitals, beating coronavirus is personal: 'We feel responsible for one another'
Houston Chronicle
Foxhall, E.
04/11/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Hospitals; Rural health care
Federal judge says Texas providers can resume abortions, contradicting appeals court
Dallas Morning News
Mendez, M.
04/10/2020
4 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Abbott, Greg; Abortion; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Paxton, Ken; Yeakel, Lee
Fifth Circuit fooled by Texas’ abortion ploy
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
04/09/2020
5 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Abortion; Coronavirus
Appeals court allows Texas to continue coronavirus abortion ban
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
04/08/2020
5 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Abbott, Greg; Abortion; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Paxton, Ken
Appeals court upholds Texas’ abortion ban as a public health emergency measure
Dallas Morning News
Mendez, M.
04/08/2020
5 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Abbott, Greg; Abortion; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Paxton, Ken
Appeals court upholds temporary abortion ban in Texas
Houston Chronicle
Blackman, J.
04/08/2020
4 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Abbott, Greg; Abortion; Coronavirus; Executive orders
‘That is killing us financially’: Pandemic threatens rural Texans’ access to health care
San Antonio Express News
Riker, M.
04/07/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Hospital administration; Hospitals; Nursing shortages; Rural health care
Governor warns emergency pop-up hospital will be moved from Dallas County if it isn’t used
Dallas Morning News
Branham, D.
04/06/2020
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Dallas County; Hospitals; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Johnson, Eric
How Abbott’s muddled coronavirus message resonated in a diverse state
Austin American Statesman
Tilove, J.
04/05/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Churches; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Larson, Lyle; Shelter in place orders; Zwiener, Erin
Is Fort Worth area ready for a surge of coronavirus patients? Details have been scarce.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Manna, N.
04/05/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Hospitals
Texas is right: abortion isn’t ‘essential health care’
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Allen, C.
04/03/2020
4 doc(s)
Abortion; Coronavirus
Here's why Texas is infected with non-coronavirus political agendas
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Editorial
04/02/2020
3 doc(s)
Abortion; Coronavirus; Environment
Texas AG Paxton tries to use COVID-19 rules to outlaw abortions
Longview News-Journal
McNeely, D.
04/02/2020
5 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Abbott, Greg; Abortion; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical procedures; Yeakel, Lee
Texas wins appeal to enforce its coronavirus abortion ban while federal court hears lawsuit
Dallas Morning News
Mendez, M.
04/01/2020
5 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Abbott, Greg; Abortion; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical procedures; Paxton, Ken; Yeakel, Lee
Abortion in Texas illegal again amid ricocheting legal battle
Houston Chronicle
Blackman, J.
04/01/2020
4 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Abbott, Greg; Abortion; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment
Republican leaders shouldn’t use pandemic to restrict abortion access
Houston Chronicle
Grieder, E.
04/01/2020
4 doc(s)
Abortion; Coronavirus; Davis, Sarah; Executive orders; Howard, Donna; Medical equipment; Paxton, Ken; Planned Parenthood
Federal judge blocks Texas from enforcing coronavirus-related abortion ban
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
03/31/2020
5 doc(s)
Abortion; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Paxton, Ken; Yeakel, Lee
During the coronavirus, the abortion debate continues
Bryan Eagle
McNeely, D.
03/31/2020
5 doc(s)
Abortion; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Patrick, Dan; Paxton, Ken; Planned Parenthood; Yeakel, Lee
Federal judge temporarily blocks Texas’ ban on abortions during the coronavirus pandemic
Dallas Morning News
Mendez, M.
03/31/2020
5 doc(s)
Abortion; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical procedures; Paxton, Ken; Public health; Yeakel, Lee
Judge prevents Texas from closing abortion clinics because of coronavirus
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Tinsley, A.
03/31/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Abortion; Abortion clinics; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical procedures; Paxton, Ken; Yeakel, Lee
Federal judge suspends Texas abortion ban during coronavirus shutdown
Houston Chronicle
Blackman, J.
03/31/2020
4 doc(s)
Abortion; Coronavirus; Paxton, Ken; Yeakel, Lee
Rural Texas hospitals should be staffing up to face coronavirus. Many can't afford to.
Austin American Statesman
Walters, E.
03/30/2020
6 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Hospitals; Medical equipment; Medical procedures; Rural health care
Waco hospitals prepare surge plans for COVID-19 as 2 more local cases confirmed
Waco Tribune Herald
Crum, B.
03/29/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
Texas abortion ban is biggest-ever disruption for embattled women’s health providers
Houston Chronicle
Blackman, J.
03/28/2020
1 TX bill 7 doc(s)
Abortion; Coronavirus; Medical equipment
Gov. Abbott, it’s time for a statewide shelter-in-place order
Dallas Morning News
Editorial
03/27/2020
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Public health; Shelter in place orders
Abbott: Travelers flying from New York area, New Orleans must enter 14-day quarantine
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
03/27/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Air transportation; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Public Safety, Texas Department of; Quarantines
Gov. Greg Abbott’s order halting abortions amid the coronavirus crisis is a cynical ploy
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
03/27/2020
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Abortion; Coronavirus; Cruz, Ted; Paxton, Ken
Air travelers will be subject to 14-day self-quarantine in Texas
Houston Chronicle
Goldenstein, T.
03/27/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Air transportation; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Quarantines
Texas sued over coronavirus-related abortion ban
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
03/26/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Abortion; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical procedures; Paxton, Ken
Abortion providers sue to block Texas’ ban on abortions during the COVID-19 pandemic
Dallas Morning News
Mendez, M.
03/26/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Abortion; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical procedures; Paxton, Ken
Planned Parenthood sues over Gov. Abbott’s coronavirus abortion ban
Houston Chronicle
Blackman, J.
03/26/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Abortion; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical procedures; Paxton, Ken; Planned Parenthood
Virus spread could burn out by mid-May under stay-at-home order
Houston Chronicle
Ackerman, T.
03/26/2020
5 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Harris County; Hidalgo, Lina; Medical research; Public health surveillance; Shelter in place orders; Turner, Sylvester; UTHealth Houston
Texas abortion providers heed attorney general warning and halt abortions amid coronavirus
Dallas Morning News
Mendez, M.
03/25/2020
3 doc(s)
Abortion; Abortion clinics; Coronavirus; Medical procedures; Paxton, Ken
Abbott requires health care providers to report bed capacity, coronavirus tests daily
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
03/25/2020
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Hospitals; Medical equipment
Emergency order blocks most abortions in Texas, Paxton says
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
03/24/2020
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Abortion; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Medical procedures; Paxton, Ken
Abbott’s coronavirus approach draws praise in rural Texas
Austin American Statesman
Tilove, J.
03/24/2020
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Biedermann, Kyle; Burrows, Dustin; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Public health; Rural areas; Seliger, Kel; Smithee, John
Texas Hospital Association urges communities statewide to order sheltering in place
Dallas Morning News
Morris, A.
03/24/2020
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Public health; Shelter in place orders; Texas Hospital Association
Dallas issues shelter-in-place orders, other jurisdictions need to follow our lead
Dallas Morning News
Editorial
03/24/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Dallas County; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health; Shelter in place orders
Paxton issues abortion warning
Dallas Morning News
Mendez, M.
03/24/2020
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Abortion; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical procedures; Paxton, Ken
Abortions not essential to mother’s health must be halted under order, Texas AG says
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
03/24/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Abortion; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical procedures; Paxton, Ken
‘I have to triage requests’: SA volunteers are flooded with requests for face masks
San Antonio Express News
Garcia, L.
03/24/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Health care providers; Medical equipment
Gov. Abbott’s order prohibits abortions during coronavirus disaster
San Antonio Express News
Goldenstein, T.
03/24/2020
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Abortion; Executive orders; Medical procedures; Women's health
Texas Coronavirus Updates: How the state is handling the outbreak
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Moritz, J.
03/23/2020
8 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Public health
Coronavirus in Texas: Gov. Abbott gives update on effort to contain COVID-19
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Moritz, J.
03/23/2020
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus
Gov. Abbott bringing back retired nurses; students will not have to test and more beds now available for patients
Tyler Morning Telegraph
Anderson, J.
03/23/2020
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders
Planning vs. panic? How Texas hospital, health officials are scrambling to defeat COVID-19
El Paso Times
Moritz, J.
03/22/2020
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Adler, Steve; Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Hellerstedt, John; South by Southwest Conference & Festivals; Thompson, Senfronia; Turner, Sylvester
Gonzalez calls on Abbott to issue shelter-in-place order
Rio Grande Guardian
Taylor, S.
03/22/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Gonzalez, Vicente; Public health; Shelter in place orders
Coronavirus in Texas: Gov. Abbott orders closings of bars, restaurants and schools
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Moritz, J.
03/20/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Hellerstedt, John; Public health
