The reproductive health care situation in Texas is critical, especially for OB-GYNs performing abortions. Following the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022, Texas activated a "trigger law" banning almost all abortions from August 25, 2022, except when the mother's life is at risk. Previously, Senate Bill 8 (SB 8) banned abortions after approximately six weeks of pregnancy and allowed private citizens to sue anyone involved in an abortion. These policies impose strict regulations on OB-GYNs, leading to legal, professional, and personal challenges.

Current laws require physicians to complete several steps before performing an abortion, which hampers their ability to provide comprehensive care. Lifting these restrictions could reduce civil fines, lawsuits, and procedural burdens on physicians. It would also benefit mothers by reducing birth-related deaths, infections, and birth defects, thereby alleviating financial strains and preserving their ability to have more children.

The strict policies imposed by legislators on reproductive health are deemed unjust. Social workers, the medical community, reproductive organizations, and the broader community must advocate for policy changes in Texas to ensure social justice for both physicians and mothers.