Respecting Choice is an informative and persuasive blog geared by the 82nd Texas legislative session. We focus on women's healthcare issues in the current political climate. This includes access to maternity rights, reproductive rights, and the policies that shape a woman's access to healthcare. This blog aims to alert the reader to current bills, activities, lobby efforts, scholarly articles, and news reports that impact the state of women's healthcare in Texas. This comprehensive assessment hopes to inspire the reader to discover his or her own voice in the midst of competing interests.

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Saturday, April 30, 2011

HB 1133 Needs Your Support!

After watching Pregnant in America, seeing the rates of Cesarean Sections and the risks associated, HB 1133 is even more important to support in its process through the legislature. 


Just a few days ago HB 1133, The Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Board Act, was still pending a hearing. Well now the hearing has officially been set for Wednesday, May 4th at 8:00am in Room E2.012 at the Texas Capitol. Please show your support for The Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Board Act either by testifying or filling out a witness affirmation card in favor of HB 1133.


Plan Your Visit to The Capitol Here--free parking for the first 2 hours!

Thank you women's health advocate and fellow UT MSSW student, Gabby Rivette, for bringing this update to my attention! Watch Gabby Rivette, Chelsea Pattillo and Mary Roberts's inspiring video here.
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  1. CMVMay 3, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    That's awesome yall posted this! Hope it passes!!

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