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Let’s Talk About the Texas Abortion Ban: Host a Common Concerns Coffee

Self-facilitated discussions using our discussion guides

It’s an important time for Texans from across the political spectrum to talk with each other about reproductive health policy…but it’s often hard to know where to start. Texas Impact has developed programming to support individuals and groups that want to engage in intentional conversations about the Texas abortion ban and related reproductive policy issues.

The program, “Common Concerns: Shared Stories for Texas Women,” provides resources and optional facilitation for small group discussions. Our Common Concerns initiative is an opportunity for you to learn, discuss, and find out what you can do to work to strengthen reproductive policy in Texas.

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In this short video, Texas Impact Executive Director Bee Moorhead explains why advocates should support Senate Bill 31/House Bill 44, "The Life of the Mother Act," and oppose Senate Bill 2880/ House Bill 5510, which would outlaw access to abortion drugs from other states, quash free speech, endanger domestic violence survivors, and subject law-abiding faith communities to threats and intimidation.

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Yes on 31, No on 2880

Texas Impact 178 views April 5, 2025 11:13 am

Texas obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Todd Ivey describes exactly how SB8 prevents life-saving care for pregnant women.

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Texas Impact 81 views November 10, 2024 9:12 am

Texas obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. David Vineyard explains how Texas' abortion laws are unclear.

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Texas Impact 411 views November 10, 2024 8:57 am

Texas obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Todd Ivey explains how SB8 prevents necessary care for women

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Texas Impact 140 views November 10, 2024 8:46 am

This video is part of Texas Impact's series on Texas' abortion ban and its impacts on various stakeholders. This video and a shorter version feature reflections from legislators, doctors, and patients on the role faith and conscience play in views and decisions regarding abortion.

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Texas Abortion Ban: Faith and Conscience

Texas Impact 103 views June 12, 2024 9:47 am

This video is part of Texas Impact's series on Texas' abortion ban and its impacts on various stakeholders. This video and a shorter version of it feature doctors and patients whose fetuses had lethal abnormalities. Texas does not allow termination of pregnancies where the fetus will not survive after birth.

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Texas Abortion Ban: Lethal Fetal Abnormalities

Texas Impact 92 views June 10, 2024 3:14 pm

This short video is part of Texas Impact's series on Texas' abortion ban and its impacts on various stakeholders. This video and a longer version of it focus on doctors' concerns about how the ban impacts their ability to treat pregnant patients with complex or dangerous pregnancies.

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Texas Abortion Ban: Risks to the Mother's Life

Texas Impact 153 views June 5, 2024 5:23 pm

This short video is part of Texas Impact's series on Texas' abortion ban and its impacts on various stakeholders. This video and a longer version of it feature legislators, doctors, and patients reflecting on the role of religion in policy.

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Texas Abortion Ban: Religion and Politics

Texas Impact 97 views June 4, 2024 6:44 pm

This short video is part of Texas Impact's series on Texas' abortion ban and its impacts on various stakeholders. This video features a doctor's reflection on the issue.

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Texas Abortion Ban: Wisdom and Experience

Texas Impact 45 views June 4, 2024 6:44 pm