As Texas abortion ban looms, mutual aid and other resources abound in the state

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A list of nonprofits and other organizations looking to help.

June 24, 2022Updated: June 24, 2022 9:03 a.m.

On Friday, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending constitutional protections for abortion in America, and triggering a law in Texas that makes providing an abortion a felony.

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On Friday morning, June 24, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision that for the last 50 years provided constitutional protections for abortions in the United States. The decision has immediate implications for abortion access in Texas. The elimination of Roe v. Wade activates a “trigger law” in the state 30 days from now that makes it a felony to perform an abortion, including life in prison and fines of up to $100,000 for the provider.

Pro-choice advocates have long railed against the notion that making abortion illegal will stop abortions. On the contrary, studies have shown that restricting access to safe and legal abortions simply make them less safe.

Below is a list of Texas-based nonprofits and mutual-aid organizations that help provide access to abortions. Please note that a few of the organizations are currently on hold as they work with their legal teams in light of the Dobbs v. Jackson decision.

The Lilith Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Austin that is the oldest abortion fund in Texas, serving the central and south portions of the state. Its stated mission is to provide “financial assistance and emotional support while building community spaces for people who need abortions in Texas—unapologetically, with compassion and conviction.”
Buckle Bunnies formed in the spring of 2020 as a reaction to the temporary banning of abortions as the pandemic began. It calls itself a pro-abortion organization, and is run by young, queer Texans with the mission to “continue to harness our beautiful rage into our work until every person everywhere is able to access abortion freely, safely, and on demand.” Buckle Bunnies is hosting an event at 9 p.m. tonight, “The Best Little Repro Market in Texas,” at Amor Eterno in San Antonio for a showing of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and to hand out free condoms, Plan B, and pregnancy tests.

The Afiya Center is “the only Reproductive Justice (RJ) organization in North Texas founded and directed by Black womxn” and is focused on reproductive health, rights, and justice for Black women and girls in Texas.
Fund Texas Choice is an Austin-based nonprofit that funds Texans’ travel to abortion clinics. According to their website, they “serve pregnant people who are seeking abortion-related services and information. We do so in compliance with the law to the best of our understanding.”
West Fund is an El Paso-based reproductive justice organization that funds abortions in West Texas.
Clinic Access Support Network (CASN) is a Houston-based nonprofit that provides access to abortions for Texans. As of June 24, CASN has paused operations in light of the ruling until its “lawyers are able to give us clarity on what the SCOTUS decision in Dobbs means for CASN.”
Frontera Fund helps pay for abortions in the Rio Grande Valley. It has also paused its operations in light of the decision.
Texas Equal Access Fund is a Dallas-based nonprofit that “provides financial and emotional support to people in Texas seeking abortions.” It has paused its funding operations for now.
Jane’s Due Process provides free legal support to people under 18 seeking an abortion, including confidential help with Texas’ judicial bypass regulations. It is pausing “all services and support related to abortion care.”