Abortions in Texas Dropped by 60% in Month After Ban Took Effect

February 10, 2022

(Axios) – The number of abortions performed in Texas fell by 60% in the first month after the most restrictive abortion ban in the U.S. went into effect, according to data released Thursday by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. By the numbers: In August, there were a total of 5,404 clinic abortions conducted. That number fell dramatically in September to 2,197. Up until September, in 2021, there were at least 4,200 abortions performed each month, the commission’s data shows. Texas health officials said more data will be released on a monthly basis. (Read More)