On , Abbott signed Senate Bill 4, which bans any person "from providing an abortion‑inducing drug to a pregnant woman without satisfying the applicable informed consent requirements for abortions," which includes providing the drugs to women seven weeks into a pregnancy.
Can you get an abortion at 16 weeks in Texas?
How far into pregnancy can I have an abortion? Under SB 8, the state of Texas bans abortions after approximately six weeks of gestation, unless you have a medical emergency.
How late can you have an abortion legally in Texas?
As of September 1, 2021, abortion is illegal in Texas once a fetal heartbeat can be detected. The Texas Heartbeat Act prohibits abortion when there is a detectable heartbeat, which may be as early as 6 weeks into a woman's pregnancy. Before this, elective abortions were allowed up to 20 weeks post-fertilization.
How do I schedule an abortion in Texas?
Call 800-230-PLAN for an appointment or book online. Please note, abortion services, including consultations, are only available through in-person appointments. Planned Parenthood is licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS, TX License #130241, #140015, #140016) to provide abortion care.