Birth Control Series: This blog series explores birth control from every angle — how it works, why it matters, and what access looks like for women across Texas. Through clear, evidence-based information and real stories from providers, advocates, and patients, we break down common myths, highlight health benefits beyond pregnancy prevention, and examine the policies that shape access today.

Texas Floods: Mobile Unit Bringing Care to Communities in Crisis: South Texas Family Planning’s mobile unit brings care after the recent floods in Central Texas.

Black Maternal Health Week: During Black Maternal Health Week, we’d like to spotlight the experiences of black women and raise awareness about the maternal health crisis that continues to affect black families in Texas.

Implementation of House Bill 1575: H.B. 1575, passed by the 88th Texas Legislature in 2023, represents a significant step forward to improve maternal health outcomes by addressing non-medical factors that affect low-income pregnant women.

Texas Maternal Health: The Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee (MMMRC) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) released their 2024 Biennial Report, offering a detailed look into maternal health trends across the state.

The Vital Role of Safety Net Health Programs: The Healthy Texas Women (HTW) program, Family Planning Program (FPP), and Breast and Cervical Cancer Services (BCCS) program provide vital services to underserved women across the state, ensuring they have access to preventive care, family planning, and cancer screenings.