Restoring Abortion Access and Building Long-Term Power in Texas
To avow means to declare openly, bluntly, and without shame. Now more than ever, our state needs bold and unapologetic advocacy for abortion rights. As an independent, Texas-based organization, Avow will continue our work at the state and local level — where the decisions that most impact Texans are happening. Together, we can build a Texas where every person is trusted, thriving, and free to pursue the life they want.
Understanding the Legislative Context in Texas
Regarding current laws, SB 8 bans abortion as early as 6 weeks and puts a $10,000 bounty on anyone who helps someone get abortion care. Texas could soon criminalize all abortion. But together, we still have the power to take back our futures. Now more than ever, we need unapologetic abortion rights advocates to lay the groundwork to defeat anti-abortion lawmakers.
Key Facts About the Current Crisis
- Impact of SB 8: It bans abortion as early as 6 weeks and incentivizes civil lawsuits with a $10,000 bounty.
- Future Outlook: Texas could soon criminalize all abortion, but organizing today determines the gains we make in 2022.
- Field Strategy: Avow canvassers are working in the field and talking to voters about what abortion access means to our communities.
How to Take Action and Support the Movement
One of the most effective ways you can support the work of abortion advocates is by information-sharing and stigma-busting. This toolkit contains suggestions for actions you can take within your community to help us move towards a world where everyone is trusted, thriving, and free to pursue the life they want.
To help spread awareness, you can use this form to request your free NeedAbortion.org stickers! You can request a pack of ten NeedAbortion.org stickers from Avow Texas and then place them around your community (think bus stops, public restrooms, etc). Bonus points if you gather a group of friends to go out and sticker together.
Building Long-Term Power
Texas is the front line — but with you, we’re building the blueprint for reproductive justice. Become a Bluebonnet monthly donor and help restore abortion access, fight back against extremism, and build long-term power to win for good. Chip in to organize Texans to restore abortion access in our state. When we win back abortion rights at the state level, no out-of-touch, extreme judge will ever have the power to take it away again.
Educational and Legal Notice
The information on this website is for educational or informational purposes only. Avow is endeavoring to comply with all applicable laws and regulations to the best of its understanding and ability, including the changes to Texas law made effective September 1, 2021. Nothing in this communication is intended to encourage, assist, aid, or abet any violation of those changes or any other law. The information on this website does not constitute legal advice from Avow.