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Family of pregnant woman who died sues Texas Attorney General Paxton

The family of Tierra Walker, a 37-year-old from San Antonio who died in December 2024 while 20 weeks pregnant, sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others on October 5, 2026. The family alleges Walker was denied an abortion despite pre-eclampsia and other serious health conditions that made continuing the pregnancy life-threatening.

Where
San Antonio, Bexar County
When
October 5, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Bexar

Taxes and money

None stated in sources.

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Who's involved

  • Tierra Walkerdeceased pregnant woman
  • Ken PaxtonTexas Attorney General, defendant in lawsuit
  • LaTanya WalkerTierra Walker's aunt and lead plaintiff
  • Molly DuaneLitigation director of Amplify Legal
  • Texas Medical Boardnamed defendant
  • University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Centernamed defendant
  • Bexar County Hospital Districtnamed defendant
  • Joe GonzalesBexar County District Attorney, named defendant
  • Amplify Legallitigation arm of Abortion in America, filed lawsuit
  • Marynell Maloney Law Firmfiled lawsuit

The facts

  • Tierra Walker died in December 2024 at age 37 while 20 weeks pregnant.2
  • Walker was diagnosed with pre-eclampsia and had suffered seizures and blood clots during pregnancy.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • The lawsuit was filed in Bexar County on October 5, 2026.2
  • Walker had a prior pregnancy with pre-eclampsia that led to stillbirth of twins.1
  • Walker was found unresponsive at home on December 30, 2024 by her teenage son.2
  • Texas abortion law permits exceptions for life-threatening conditions affecting the patient's life or health.1

Who said what

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  • Walker's family She was denied an abortion despite pre-eclampsia and seizures that could have saved her life.2
  • Walker's family Doctors refused to counsel her on abortion as a life-saving treatment option.2
  • Molly Duane, Amplify Legal There is no meaningful exception to abortion ban if Walker's case did not qualify.2

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  1. Family of Tierra Walker, killed by Texas abortion ban, sues Gov. Ken Paxton Liberation News Not rated, October 4, 2026
  2. Family of Texas pregnant woman who died sues AG Ken Paxton, alleges denied abortion led to death ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Not rated, October 5, 2026

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