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Crisis Pregnancy Centers and Forced Birth: Meet Gabriela
I’ll never forget *Gabriela. She was exceptionally well-mannered, sweet, and timid. Her voice quivered a bit when she first spoke—no doubt out of nervousness—but aside from that she was very self-assured. Gabriela lived with her grandmother, *Lita, who had raised her...
Hopelessness and Fear of Family: Meet Nicole
*Nicole called me near the end of my hotline shift. I remember how well spoken and scared she sounded as she whispered into the phone. In just a few sentences she explained that she was 17, about six weeks pregnant, and her mother would beat her and disown her if...
Abortion and Religious Coercion: Meet Zoey
*Zoey, a quiet and smart 17 year-old girl from a small town in Texas called the hotline when she was just two weeks along in her pregnancy. “I can only talk at night,” she told me, “so I’m really glad your hotline is 24/7.” Zoey was calling from her mother’s phone...
Shocking Invasions of Privacy: Meet Callie
When I first heard *Callie’s story, I was really unsure of how I could help her. Her situation was so grave—so completely messed up—that I didn’t even know where to begin. Callie called me from her cousin’s phone one afternoon frantic about her positive pregnancy...
Introducing: Stories from Jane
We are excited to share the launch our new campaign Stories from Jane starting next Thursday, August 13! Stories from Jane is a project to tell our allies, supporters, and the general public who Jane is. As many of you already know, Jane has several stories....
Governor Abbott’s targets abused and neglected teens in private ceremonial signing of HB 3994
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2015 For media interviews, contact: Tina Hester, (512) 450-4899 Susan Hays, (214) 557-4819 Governor Abbott Holds Celebratory Event for HB 3994 Targeting Abused and Neglected Teens Today Governor Greg Abbott, along with other elected...
Press Coverage of HB 3994
Press Coverage of HB 3994 Just last week, On June 12, Governor Abbott signed into law House Bill 3994--a law that will drastically alter the judicial bypass process and effectively ban abortion for the most vulnerable Texans. The law dismantles the current judicial...
Gov. Abbott Signs Dangerous Judicial Bypass Bill Into Law
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 12, 2015 For media interviews, contact:= Tina Hester, (512) 450-4899 Susan Hays, (214) 557-4819 Governor Abbott Signs Onerous Judicial Bypass Bill Targeting Abused and Neglected Teens; Jane’s Due Process Considers Legal Action ...
Op Ed from our Executive Director, Tina Hester
Op Ed from our Executive Director, Tina Hester Sometime before the veto period ends on Father’s Day, Gov. Greg Abbott is almost certain to sign into law a bill affecting a minor’s ability to have an abortion without a parent’s permission. Abbott’s aides may...
Effects of HB 3994
After hours of contentious debate each in the House and the Senate, House Bill 3994 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 12, 2015. The law, which went into effect on January 1, 2016, makes the judicial bypass safety net inaccessible for most Texas...