Is abortion legal in Texas?
Nearby States: Colorado, New Mexico
Heavily Restricted
Providing abortions is heavily restricted at all stages of pregnancy
Crime to mail or give abortion pills to a pregnant person
Civil penalties (money) for helping someone get an abortion (SB8)
Civil penalties (money) for mailing or providing abortion pills to or from Texas (HB7)
Heavily Restricted
- As of 2026, abortion is not against the law for the pregnant person in Texas.
- Healthcare professionals in the state of Texas cannot provide abortions except to protect the life of the pregnant person.
- You can learn more about emergency medical treatment under Getting the medical care you need on our Legal Rights and Risk page.
- No matter your age, you have the constitutional right to travel to another state where abortions are still being legally provided.
Are abortion pills legal in Texas?
- In Texas, it is a crime for anyone to knowingly give a pregnant person abortion pills, or any abortion-inducing drug, to end a pregnancy. It is also a crime for anyone to send abortion pills by mail. Pregnant people cannot be criminally charged under either of these laws. But there can still be legal risk for the pregnant person. You can learn more under Abortion Pills on our Legal Rights and Risk page.
- As of December 4, 2025, people can also sue anyone who manufactures, distributes, mails or provides abortion medication to or from Texas for at least $100,000. Pregnant people who receive or use abortion pills cannot be sued under this law.
Helping someone you care about
- Anyone who helps a pregnant person have an abortion after 6 weeks of pregnancy can be sued in civil court for $10,000 or more. If you are thinking about helping someone you care about get an abortion in Texas, call 844-868-2812 or contact us through our secure online form to speak with a lawyer.
Are abortion pills by mail and self-managed abortion legal in Texas?
- Many people order abortion pills by mail to end a pregnancy at home. These pills can come from healthcare providers licensed in other states. People also order abortion pills by mail without the help of a healthcare provider.
- Under Texas law, it is not a crime for pregnant people to end your own pregnancy with abortion pills or by any other method. But what the law says and what happens in reality can be very different.
- If you have questions about your legal rights and risk, call 844-868-2812 or contact us through our secure online form to speak with a lawyer.
An abortion fund or a practical support organization is an organization that can help pay for all or some of the costs of getting an abortion. Some funds only pay for the procedure. Others only pay for costs like travel, hotel, or childcare. Most require that you have an appointment at a clinic first.
To find an abortion fund, go to:
Heavily Restricted
Abortions are not being provided at any stage of pregnancy in Texas, except to protect the life of the pregnant person.
But no matter your age, you have the constitutional right to travel to another state where abortions are still being legally provided.
If you are under age 18, there is an organization called Jane’s Due Process that can help with paying for an abortion, travel and hotel costs, childcare, and meals. You can reach them by calling or texting their 24/7 hotline 866-999-5263 and you can learn more by visiting their website.
An abortion fund or a practical support organization is an organization that can help pay for all or some of the costs of getting an abortion. Some funds only pay for the procedure. Others only pay for costs like travel, hotel, or childcare. Most require that you have an appointment at a clinic first.
To find an abortion fund, go to: