Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPCs) In Texas
Texas has the 1st highest number of CPCs* of all states in the U.S.
*CPCs are religious non-profit organizations that primarily aim to deter people from having abortions. CPCs also oppose contraception and comprehensive sex education. CPCs target people seeking reproductive healthcare. Although many centers offer limited health services, they are not medical clinics, frequently provide inaccurate health information, and do not adhere to medical or ethical practice standards. Public health and medical organizations warn that CPCs pose risk to individual, family, and public health. Learn more.
CPCs In Texas, 2023-2024
CPCs oppose contraception and comprehensive sex education. CPCs do not adhere to national medical and ethical practice standards, which could cause individual and public health harms.
CPCs In Texas
| Number Of CPCs | 205 |
| 82.4% |
| 82.4% |
| 29.8% |
| 19.5% |
| 2.4% |
| Counties with CPCs | 42.1% |
| Ratio of CPCs to “brick-and-mortar” abortion facilities | - |
Texas State Policies & Positions
Support for CPCs
| CPC Grant Program |  |
| "Choose Life" License Plate Sales Support CPCs | |
| Tax Breaks For CPC Donations |  |
| Attorney General Signed Open Letter Supporting CPC Services | |
Protecting Residents From CPC Harms
| Legislation To Regulate CPCs | |
| Issued A CPC Consumer Alert | |
| Attorney General Signed Open Letter Warning Against CPC Services | |
As of December 31, 2023
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