What’s Next for Abortion in Texas?: Texas Tribune

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By: Edgar Walters

Pojman said his group would continue promoting “compassionate alternatives to abortion,” including asking lawmakers for more state funding for “pro-life pregnancy resource centers centers” that provide parenting information to low-income women. He said his group was also pushing for a “wrongful birth” law that would prevent parents from suing a doctor who fails to warn them about fetal problems. Abortion rights activists have opposed similar proposals, which they say give doctors the right to withhold information so women don’t have abortions.

Supreme Court overturns part of Texas’ 2013 abortion law: KVUE

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By: Timothy Kephart

“Today is very disappointing for us, we think the Supreme Court has made a very poor decision, and what it means is that tens of thousands of women can continue to be subjected to substandard abortions, and sometimes very abysmal abortion facilities that do not meet the ordinary standard of care,” said Joe Pojman, Texas Alliance for Life Executive Director.

Abortion ruling reactions are strong, divided on the front lines in Texas: CNN

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By: Jessica Ravitz

“We are very disappointed with the Supreme Court’s decision,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life. “The State of Texas will be unable to fully implement HB 2’s common sense regulations to protect the health and safety of women at substandard abortion facilities. Our work to protect mothers and unborn babies from abortion will continue.”