The Legislature may not be in session, but the TWHC is hard at work this interim. Our members are actively meeting with community members, researching policy ideas, and planning for the next legislative session. If you have a policy idea or issue you want to discuss with the Caucus, please e-mail us at kristen@txwomenshealth.com. You can also follow our social media pages for more regular updates and information!

Texas' Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee (MMMRC) convenes to answer one question: why are Texans dying from preventable pregnancy-related causes, and how do we stop it? Their biennial report was due September 1, and has seen been del
Texas' Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee (MMMRC) convenes to answer one question: why are Texans dying from preventable pregnancy-related causes, and how do we stop it? Their biennial report was due September 1, and has seen been delayed. Last week we sent a letter to the DSHS Commissioner urging its immediate release after DSHS confirmed the MMMRC's work is done. Texans deserve this data now.
Today, the House Public Health Committee is meeting to discuss public health trends, AI in healthcare, infant mortality, and the effect od social media on youth. Follow along at the link in our bio!
Today, the House Public Health Committee is meeting to discuss public health trends, AI in healthcare, infant mortality, and the effect od social media on youth. Follow along at the link in our bio!
Today, Speaker Burrows announced a new s/c on Maternal Health, Menopause, and Access to Evidence-Based Medicine and directed them to study a series of new interim charges. While we applaud this effort to focus on women’s healthcare, we urge com
Today, Speaker Burrows announced a new s/c on Maternal Health, Menopause, and Access to Evidence-Based Medicine and directed them to study a series of new interim charges. While we applaud this effort to focus on women’s healthcare, we urge committee members to also consider solutions that center access to affordable healthcare services for women throughout their reproductive years, and to work with the medical community to ensure that any resulting policy recommendations do not impede medical innovation.
August is National Breastfeeding Month! Join the Mother’s Milk Bank in Austin every Tuesday for a tour and learn how breast milk donations help provide vital nutrition to babies in need. If you live outside of Austin, visit www.texasmilkbank.or
August is National Breastfeeding Month! Join the Mother’s Milk Bank in Austin every Tuesday for a tour and learn how breast milk donations help provide vital nutrition to babies in need. If you live outside of Austin, visit www.texasmilkbank.org to find a location near you. The CDC reports that 60% of mothers are unable to breastfeed for as long as they intend to. Milk donors can make a meaningful difference for vulnerable babies! Come learn about the donation process and see how you can support babies in need. ❤️
Today, Chair @teamhowardtx presented Governor @michellelujangrisham with a Texas flag to thank the state of New Mexico for protecting reproductive rights and providing Texans access to safe abortions. Thank you to @pptxvotes and @avowtexas for hostin
Today, Chair @teamhowardtx presented Governor @michellelujangrisham with a Texas flag to thank the state of New Mexico for protecting reproductive rights and providing Texans access to safe abortions. Thank you to @pptxvotes and @avowtexas for hosting this event!
Today, we honor the women who have died as a result of Texas’ abortion ban. Porsha, Nevaeh, and Yeniifer should be alive today and we should know the names of all Texans who have died because of the abortion ban. We will continue to push for transparency related to the impact the abortion ban has had in Texas and will fight to ensure every Texan has access to abortion healthcare services when they need it.
Mood changes before your period are common, but are you struggling with severe emotional and physical symptoms that interrupt your daily life? We're wrapping up Mental Health Awareness Month to remind everyone that some symptoms are not something you
Mood changes before your period are common, but are you struggling with severe emotional and physical symptoms that interrupt your daily life? We're wrapping up Mental Health Awareness Month to remind everyone that some symptoms are not something you have to “just deal with.” PMS and PMDD can significantly impact mental health, and no one should feel dismissed or alone while experiencing them. Swipe to learn more about the differences between PMS and PMDD and where to find help ♥️
For National Women’s Health Week, the Office on Women’s Health is highlighting four key focus areas shaping the future of women’s health: prevention and early detection, sex-specific biology and hormonal health, chronic disease and
For National Women’s Health Week, the Office on Women’s Health is highlighting four key focus areas shaping the future of women’s health: prevention and early detection, sex-specific biology and hormonal health, chronic disease and aging, and innovation in healthcare and research. Prioritizing women’s health at every stage of life helps build healthier communities for all. #NWHW #NationalWomensHealthWeek
Chair @teamhowardtx joined the @pinkgranitefoundation Party with a Purpose in honor of World Ovarian Day. In 2025, ovarian cancer was 5th leading cause of cancer death in TX. We will continue to work to increase access to women’s health service
Chair @teamhowardtx joined the @pinkgranitefoundation Party with a Purpose in honor of World Ovarian Day. In 2025, ovarian cancer was 5th leading cause of cancer death in TX. We will continue to work to increase access to women’s health services, including cancer screening and treatment.
Once again, anti-abortion judges have recklessly restricted access to essential women’s health services. The attacks on our autonomy and freedom must end. Our lives are at stake. TWHC Chair Donna Howard and HDC chair Gene Wu statement issued th
Once again, anti-abortion judges have recklessly restricted access to essential women’s health services. The attacks on our autonomy and freedom must end. Our lives are at stake. TWHC Chair Donna Howard and HDC chair Gene Wu statement issued the statements above.
Today is Denim Day !👖 In 1992, the Italian Supreme Court overturned a rape conviction, claiming that because the victim wore tight jeans, she must have helped remove them and therefore consented. Enraged by this, the women of the Italian Parliament
Today is Denim Day !👖 In 1992, the Italian Supreme Court overturned a rape conviction, claiming that because the victim wore tight jeans, she must have helped remove them and therefore consented. Enraged by this, the women of the Italian Parliament wore jeans in protest to challenge harmful myths about sexual violence. In honor of this gesture, Peace Over Violence launched Denim Day in 1999. Today, we wear denim to advocate for change and stand in solidarity with survivors. #DenimDay #SAAM
Thank you to @ascensionseton for giving Chair @teamhowardtx and Caucus member staff a tour of the new Women’s Health Tower at the Seton Medical Center in Central Austin. This new tower will ensure Texans, regardless of income, have access to th
Thank you to @ascensionseton for giving Chair @teamhowardtx and Caucus member staff a tour of the new Women’s Health Tower at the Seton Medical Center in Central Austin. This new tower will ensure Texans, regardless of income, have access to the best level of care in Austin. We are excited to celebrate the grand opening and see the completed hospital in the coming months!
As Black Maternal Health Week comes to a close, we are reminded that this work is about more than addressing healthcare systems. It’s about thriving. This week and beyond, we honor Black motherhood and the people working every day to ensure B
As Black Maternal Health Week comes to a close, we are reminded that this work is about more than addressing healthcare systems. It’s about thriving. This week and beyond, we honor Black motherhood and the people working every day to ensure Black moms are supported, heard, and cared for. #BMHW26
HB 3073 "The Summer Willis Act" is named after Summer Willis, a Texan whose experience reflected a gap in the law many survivors have faced. In Texas, 2 in 5 women and 1 in 5 men experience sexual assault, but fewer than 3% of perpetrators
HB 3073 "The Summer Willis Act" is named after Summer Willis, a Texan whose experience reflected a gap in the law many survivors have faced. In Texas, 2 in 5 women and 1 in 5 men experience sexual assault, but fewer than 3% of perpetrators ever see prison. For too long, the law failed to define consent. This changes now.
Reversing Roe was not a sudden move. For over a decade, the #txlege passed bills to whittle away at our right to abortion until they were finally able to reverse it. From requiring sonograms before abortions to the "heartbeat" bill, the Leg
Reversing Roe was not a sudden move. For over a decade, the #txlege passed bills to whittle away at our right to abortion until they were finally able to reverse it. From requiring sonograms before abortions to the "heartbeat" bill, the Legislature ruthlessly attacked access to standard reproductive care. Now, we must navigate a post-Dobbs Texas. For more on the bills referenced, visit www.txwomenshealth.com for the full timeline.
Texas' Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee (MMMRC) convenes to answer one question: why are Texans dying from preventable pregnancy-related causes, and how do we stop it? Their biennial report was due September 1, and has seen been del Today, the House Public Health Committee is meeting to discuss public health trends, AI in healthcare, infant mortality, and the effect od social media on youth. Follow along at the link in our bio! Today, Speaker Burrows announced a new s/c on Maternal Health, Menopause, and Access to Evidence-Based Medicine and directed them to study a series of new interim charges. While we applaud this effort to focus on women’s healthcare, we urge com August is National Breastfeeding Month! Join the Mother’s Milk Bank in Austin every Tuesday for a tour and learn how breast milk donations help provide vital nutrition to babies in need. If you live outside of Austin, visit www.texasmilkbank.or Today, Chair @teamhowardtx presented Governor @michellelujangrisham with a Texas flag to thank the state of New Mexico for protecting reproductive rights and providing Texans access to safe abortions. Thank you to @pptxvotes and @avowtexas for hostin
Today, we honor the women who have died as a result of Texas’ abortion ban. Porsha, Nevaeh, and Yeniifer should be alive today and we should know the names of all Texans who have died because of the abortion ban. We will continue to push for tr
Mood changes before your period are common, but are you struggling with severe emotional and physical symptoms that interrupt your daily life? We're wrapping up Mental Health Awareness Month to remind everyone that some symptoms are not something you For National Women’s Health Week, the Office on Women’s Health is highlighting four key focus areas shaping the future of women’s health: prevention and early detection, sex-specific biology and hormonal health, chronic disease and Chair @teamhowardtx joined the @pinkgranitefoundation Party with a Purpose in honor of World Ovarian Day. In 2025, ovarian cancer was 5th leading cause of cancer death in TX. We will continue to work to increase access to women’s health service Once again, anti-abortion judges have recklessly restricted access to essential women’s health services. The attacks on our autonomy and freedom must end. Our lives are at stake. TWHC Chair Donna Howard and HDC chair Gene Wu statement issued th Today is Denim Day !👖 In 1992, the Italian Supreme Court overturned a rape conviction, claiming that because the victim wore tight jeans, she must have helped remove them and therefore consented. Enraged by this, the women of the Italian Parliament Thank you to @ascensionseton for giving Chair @teamhowardtx and Caucus member staff a tour of the new Women’s Health Tower at the Seton Medical Center in Central Austin. This new tower will ensure Texans, regardless of income, have access to th As Black Maternal Health Week comes to a close, we are reminded that this work is about more than addressing healthcare systems. It’s about thriving. This week and beyond, we honor Black motherhood and the people working every day to ensure B HB 3073 "The Summer Willis Act" is named after Summer Willis, a Texan whose experience reflected a gap in the law many survivors have faced. In Texas, 2 in 5 women and 1 in 5 men experience sexual assault, but fewer than 3% of perpetrators Reversing Roe was not a sudden move. For over a decade, the #txlege passed bills to whittle away at our right to abortion until they were finally able to reverse it. From requiring sonograms before abortions to the "heartbeat" bill, the Leg