Texas report reveals truth about medically necessary abortions
- The Texas Health and Human Services Commission reported 113 medically necessary abortions performed from July 2022 to April 2024.
- The Texas Supreme Court confirmed that doctors can use their judgment to determine the necessity of abortions for women's health.
- The report counters claims that Texas laws prevent necessary medical care, indicating that the laws protect both unborn children and women's lives.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission released a report on September 3, 2024, revealing that 113 medically necessary abortions were performed in Texas from July 2022 to April 2024, contradicting claims made by Kamala Harris regarding the state's abortion laws. The report indicates that while elective abortions dropped significantly, the number of medically necessary procedures increased compared to the period before the Dobbs decision. The Texas Supreme Court upheld the Human Life Protection Act, confirming that doctors can use their medical judgment to determine when an abortion is necessary to protect a woman's life or health. This ruling clarified that physicians are not required to wait for imminent danger to perform life-saving abortions, ensuring that women receive necessary medical care without legal repercussions. The findings suggest that Texas laws are effectively balancing the protection of unborn children with the health and safety of pregnant women, as no doctors have faced legal action under these laws since the Supreme Court's decision.