Texas Sees First Increase in Teen Pregnancy Rate in 15 Years After Abortion Ban, Particularly Among Hispanic Teens

The teen pregnancy rate in Texas increased for the first time in 15 years in 2022, with Hispanic teens showing disproportionately high rates following a six-week abortion ban. Latinas had the most significant rise in births and pregnancy rates across all age groups, with a 5.1% increase in pregnancy rates and 84% of the additional 16,147 babies born in 2022 being delivered by Latinas. The ban on abortion after six weeks has disproportionately affected low-income and Latino communities, highlighting the need for policymakers to consider the impacts of their decisions.