# Texas Hides Maternal Death Data | Houston News

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Podcast: [Houston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/houston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458112)
Published: 2026-09-15T23:40:22+00:00
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Texas is stalling its first full-year maternal mortality report—delaying it until December, just as lawmakers prepare for January’s legislative session. This critical data, expected to reveal how the state’s near-total abortion ban since August 2022 has impacted maternal deaths, could be vital for crafting life-saving policies. Experts warn that Black and Hispanic women are disproportionately dying in preventable pregnancies due to lack of insurance, postpartum care, mental health support, and domestic violence. While officials claim the report is being “strengthened,” critics fear political timing and potential omissions. Meanwhile, ProPublica found ectopic pregnancy deaths nearly doubled nationwide—with states banning abortions seeing the sharpest spikes—even when exceptions exist. The delay means less accountability for grieving families and a major setback for improving maternal health across Texas. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/health-science/2026/09/15/561866/texas-maternal-death-report-abortion-midterm-election/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d77eab53a97131ad Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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