A Guttmacher Institute study published October 22 estimated that approximately 42,000 Texas residents obtained abortions through telehealth providers in other states in 2025, and nearly 23,000 traveled outside Texas for abortions. The study drew attention to Texas abortion laws ahead of the November 3 elections.
Where
Statewide
When
October 22, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Coming up
Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Texas midterm elections12
Who's involved
James TalaricoState Rep. (D-District 50), Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate
Ken PaxtonTexas Attorney General, Republican nominee for U.S. Senate
Greg AbbottRepublican Governor
Gina HinojosaDemocratic gubernatorial challenger
Guttmacher InstituteResearch organization that published the study
The facts
Guttmacher Institute estimates approximately 42,000 Texas residents obtained abortions through telehealth providers in other states in 2025.12Stated by 2 sources
Guttmacher Institute estimates nearly 23,000 Texas residents traveled outside Texas for abortions in 2025.12Stated by 2 sources
These are modeled estimates, not a complete official count of abortions or unique pregnancies.12Stated by 2 sources
Texas law expressly permits abortions in certain life-threatening medical emergencies.12Stated by 2 sources
Texas law does not impose criminal or civil penalties on a pregnant woman under its principal abortion ban.12Stated by 2 sources
Texas 2025 Life of the Mother Act clarified when physicians may intervene in life-threatening pregnancy complications or serious risk to bodily function.12Stated by 2 sources
Senate Bill 33 became effective September 1, 2025.12Stated by 2 sources
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
James Talarico Supports restoring federal protections for legal abortion; criticized Texas restrictions.12
James Talarico At October 14 town hall, described state abortion ban as extending to emergencies involving mother's life.12
Ken Paxton Identifies as pro-life; campaign pledges to defend unborn children; office sought to enforce Texas abortion restrictions.12
Greg Abbott Supports the abortion restrictions he signed into law.12
Gina Hinojosa Would sign legislation repealing the state's abortion ban; expanding abortion not immediate priority given Republican Legislature control.12
Where the sources disagree
Whether Texas abortion ban extends to emergencies involving mother's life Talarico described ban as covering such emergencies per [1,2]; Dallas Express found state law expressly permits abortions in certain life-threatening medical emergencies per [1,2]
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