Reproductive Justice is more than the right to have an abortion. Avow Texas recognizes reproductive justice as the demonstrated empowerment of individuals and communities to access the resources needed to support their bodily autonomy, make decisions that foster joyful living with others and contribute to structures that protect and preserve everyone’s safety and dignity. That

This week marks 4 years since Texas’ first abortion ban, which passed almost a year before the Dobbs decision. Texas was the first state to outlaw abortion, and now, during the second special session, anti-abortion extremists are trying to force through a fourth ban despite Texans defeating it in both the regular session and the

Our bodies are the first site of governance. Throughout history, those in power have consolidated control by deciding who governs whom, who can reproduce and who cannot, who is deemed worthy of care and who is left to die, whose bodies are protected and whose bodies are punished. What we are witnessing in Texas right

Donate We deserve a government that works for us. Instead, we are watching the same extremists who banned abortion spend the latest special session gerrymandering maps to protect themselves from voters. At a moment when Texans need affordable health care, reliable infrastructure, and strong public schools, these politicians are doubling down on control, not care.

If there’s one thing the anti-abortion movement understands, it’s the power of culture. That’s why they’ve spent decades crafting a narrative rooted in fear, shame, and control especially in states like Texas. It’s why they’ve used religion as a weapon, morality as a wedge, and abortion as a litmus test for loyalty to the far-right

In Texas, abortion is banned and criminalized, while anti-abortion misinformation, stigma, and disinformation spread unchecked, distorting the truth. Since the passage of SB 8, one thing has become clear: restricting bodily autonomy is more than a policy goal; it is a critical part of how Texas governs. During the 2025 legislative session, this was demonstrated

In early 2024, Amarillo was targeted by anti-abortion extremists. Local officials introduced Proposition A, a chilling ordinance that would have empowered private citizens to sue anyone who helped someone seek abortion care. The proposal mimicked the tactics of SB 8 — encouraging surveillance, fear, and punishment. It was designed to intimidate. To isolate people. To

At Avow Texas, we fight every day against a dangerous reality: Texas is being used as a testing ground for anti-abortion extremists — and their agenda doesn’t stop at the state line. What’s happening here isn’t accidental. It’s part of a national playbook to expand control, surveillance, and punishment — starting in Texas, and spreading