Statistics
Abortion: Texas Statistics
- There are 17.3 abortions per 1,000 women.
- There are 64 abortion providers in the state.
- 93 percent of Texas counties have no abortion provider.
- Abortion restrictions:
- The parent of a minor must consent before abortion is provided.
- A woman must receive state-directed counseling that includes information designed to discourage abortion and then must wait 24 hours prior to procedure.
- Public funding for abortion is only available for crimes that are life-threatening or as a result of rape or incest.
Contraception: Texas Statistics
- Ranks 43rd (out of the 50 states) in contraception availability.
- Ranks 48th (out of the 50 states) in law and policy regarding contraception access.
- Ranks 19th (out of the 50 states) in public funding for contraception.
- Ranks 45th overall.
Pregnancy: Texas Statistics
- Ranks 5 in highest teen pregnancy ratings.
- Ranks 2 in the amount of these pregnancies that are carried to term.
- Ranks 26 in the amount of these pregnancies that are aborted.
Tables comparing Texas vs. U.S. Statistics
Statistics compiled from the researched findings at the Guttmacher Institute.