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As a major American city and the progressive hub of Texas, Austin has an incredible range of medical facilities and providers. Due to federal regulations, contraception is legal, though a prescription is required. Emergency contraception is also legal and no prescription is required; it can be purchased at pharmacies, drug stores and many clinics. However, there have been reported cases of pharmacists refusing to sell emergency contraception due to personal religious or moral beliefs. | As a major American city and the progressive hub of Texas, Austin has an incredible range of medical facilities and providers. Due to federal regulations, contraception is legal, though a prescription is required. Emergency contraception is also legal and no prescription is required; it can be purchased at pharmacies, drug stores and many clinics. However, there have been reported cases of pharmacists refusing to sell emergency contraception due to personal religious or moral beliefs. | ||
In general, Texas as a state is largely conservative with a strong religious Christian base. While Austin is notably more progressive than many other Texan cities, it still falls under Texas state laws. Abortion is legal in Texas, as it was ruled to be a legal right in Roe v. Wade (1973), but abortion has been consistently challenged in Texas. There have been many laws passed since 2013 that have limited the ability of abortion clinics to operate as well as the ability of women to obtain abortions. Some of these provisions, most notably HB 2, have been challenged and struck down by the United States Supreme Court. But many other restrictions remain in place, creating frustrating circumstances for women. Overall, | In general, Texas as a state is largely conservative with a strong religious Christian base. While Austin is notably more progressive than many other Texan cities, it still falls under Texas state laws. Abortion is legal in Texas, as it was ruled to be a legal right in Roe v. Wade (1973), but abortion has been consistently challenged in Texas. There have been many laws passed since 2013 that have limited the ability of abortion clinics to operate as well as the ability of women to obtain abortions. Some of these provisions, most notably HB 2, have been challenged and struck down by the United States Supreme Court. But many other restrictions remain in place, creating frustrating circumstances for women. | ||
Overall, Austin is a dynamic city and Texas is a huge state. This means that, while there are certainly restrictions that impose great difficulty, there are also a wealth of resources that can be sought after. | |||
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