Understanding Texas’s abortion law is crucial to making a thoughtful decision.
Abortion is banned in Texas, with exceptions for when the woman’s life or health is at risk. However, the woman cannot be held criminally or civilly liable for seeking one.
Understanding parental consent can be challenging, so we’re here to provide clarity. Schedule a confidential appointment with Cleburne Pregnancy Center today to get answers and learn about all your options.
In the meantime, keep reading to learn about parental consent in Texas.
What to Know
First, know that parental consent applies to minors, who are people under 18 years of age.
If the abortion exception outlined above applies to a minor in Texas, the physician must obtain informed consent from their parent or legal guardian. Once written consent is given, the minor must wait 48 hours before having the abortion.
If written consent is not obtained (i.e., a parent or guardian refuses to give consent), the physician would either need to receive a court order allowing them to perform the abortion or certify that a medical emergency required the procedure.
After reviewing this information, it’s important to remember that abortions are only allowed in Texas under strict circumstances. Additionally, if you are facing an unplanned pregnancy, learning all your options is essential to making a decision.
We’ll help you gather the details to protect your health and confidently weigh your options.
We Are Here For You
We know that this time can be anxiety-inducing. If you’re a minor and pregnant, you may be feeling some pressure to make a decision, wondering about your next steps, or simply unsure where to begin.
Our advocates offer various free services, including limited ultrasounds to confirm your pregnancy and information on your options. Only you can decide the best way to proceed; no one can pressure you to make a decision you’re uncomfortable with.
Schedule a confidential appointment today to meet with our team. We’re here for you.
Cleburne Pregnancy Center does not provide or refer for abortions.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
Note: Abortion is currently illegal in Texas except in cases of life endangerment, but women cannot be held criminally or civilly liable for seeking one.