For the first time, Texas’ maternal morality report, which details the latest data on pregnancy-related deaths, will not be ready before the state’s 2023 legislative session. Lawmakers said they need the data to more precisely address the problem.
Sign up for The BriefFor the first time, a state report detailing the latest data on how many Texans die as a result of pregnancy or childbirth complications will not be ready before the Texas Legislature convenes next year.
The announcement means more delays in tackling what has been a persistent problem in Texas. While Texas has less than 200 pregnancy-related deaths a year, Black women are more impacted than any other demographic. “This delay is a frustrating disappointment and comes at a time when Texas must support moms and families more than ever,” House Speaker
“So Dems argue that the abortion ban will kill more women in Texas … a state that leads in maternal mortality,” Crockett tweeted. “And what does Texas do? Somehow miss the count of maternal deaths because facts may hurt them in the midterm.”
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