Republican state officials have said barring the procedure in almost all cases is essential for preserving hospital resources during the pandemic. Abortion providers call it political opportunism — and unconstitutional.
Coronavirus in Texas
As the coronavirus spread across the state, The Texas Tribune covered the most important health, economic, academic and breaking developments that affected Texans. Our map tracker showed the number of cases, deaths, tests and vaccinations in Texas from 2020-22.
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Coronavirus in Texas cities: See how social distancing could reduce stress on hospitals
New estimates from University of Texas at Austin researchers show what it would take to spread out hospitalizations in 22 Texas metro areas.
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Texas Democrats again sue to ease vote-by-mail rules during coronavirus pandemic
The Texas Democratic Party is asking both federal and state courts to rule on whether any voter in upcoming elections should be able to ask for an absentee ballot to mail in and avoid possible infection at polling places.
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Cancel chemo or risk compromised immune system? Cancer patients and oncologists confront coronavirus challenges
To combat coronavirus, hospitals and medical providers were told to cancel procedures and surgeries that aren’t urgent. But cancer patients facing delayed chemotherapy treatments say the stakes are higher for them.
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The Texas real estate market is headed for a slowdown. The question is for how long.
Experts are concerned for regions like Houston and the Permian Basin, which might feel the economic effects not only of the pandemic, but also of the low price of oil.
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Texas City nursing home residents with coronavirus being treated with unproven hydroxychloroquine drug
The physician and nursing home medical director who prescribed the drug is a campaign surrogate for President Donald Trump.
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Texas’ small-business owners tap patience and experts to navigate coronavirus relief options
Companies trying to prevent layoffs are turning to banks, accountants and nonprofits to help them apply for federal assistance during the coronavirus pandemic.
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As oil price crisis grips the globe, small Texas producers feel the ripple effects
Plummeting demand and an international price dispute have forced Texas oil producers to begin shutting wells.
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Coronavirus in Texas 4/6: 7,276 cases and 140 deaths; state opens checkpoints near Louisiana border
Our staff is closely tracking developments on the new coronavirus in Texas. Check here for live updates.
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Watch Gov. Greg Abbott deliver the latest on efforts to contain the coronavirus in Texas
With nearly 7,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of Sunday, Abbott will relay what the state is doing to contain the spread of the infectious disease. Watch live starting at 2 p.m. Central.