The chief executives of three Planned Parenthood chapters in Texas say clinics here will remain open. The heads of the Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast and Planned Parenthood of South Texas have signed an open letter marking one month since the Supreme Court's ruling to reverse Roe v Wade.
"The decision leaves heartbreak, anger, and fear in its wake - and even with the knowledge that it was coming, it has been no less shattering for us all," they wrote.
The three included results from a University of Texas poll in April showing 39% of Texans believe "a woman should always be able to obtain an abortion as a matter of personal choice."
The poll showed 28% support abortions only in cases of rape, incest or when a woman's life is in danger. Just 15% said abortion should never be allowed.
"Despite wide support for abortion access from a majority of Texans and the clear need for care in Texas, anti-abortion politicians have been relentlessly and maniacally focused on blocking the rights of Texans to make deeply personal medical decisions," the letter reads.
The chief executives say Planned Parenthood offices will stay open to provide birth control, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, cancer screenings, gender-affirming care, fertility assistance and primary care.
After the ruling, Governor Greg Abbott said the state has "prioritized" women's healthcare, saying the legislature had provided $345 million for women's health programs and $100 for alternatives to abortion, which include counseling, mentoring and care coordination.
"The U.S. Supreme Court correctly overturned Roe v. Wade and reinstated the right of states to protect innocent, unborn children. Texas is a pro-life state, and we have taken significant action to protect the sanctity of life," Abbott said at the time.
Whole Woman's Health, which was founded in Texas in 2003, announced it would move to New Mexico after the Supreme Court ruling.
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