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Deeply disturbing statistics show Texas children under the age of 11 left state for abortion in 2023
Disturbing new statistics released by a Texas state agency revealed that more than 100 children aged 17 and younger – including some as young as 11 – traveled out of state to receive abortions in 2023.
During the state’s first year banning the procedure, data from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission showed six children aged 11 or younger, two children aged 12-13 and nearly 30 children aged 14-15 traveled out of state to receive an abortion. The rest were 16 to 17 years old.
The report only detailed the first portion of 2023, making the actual numbers likely to be higher than what was reported.
Texas’ ban on the procedure came about because of the repeal of Roe v. Wade in 2022. The state currently does not make exceptions for rape or incest either, causing many to go out of state even if they are under the legal age of consent.
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Demonstrators march and gather near the Texas state Capitol in Austin following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay )
A study published in 2024 shows that Texas held the highest rape-related pregnancies of all the states with total abortion bans. An estimated 26,000 became pregnant between July 2022 and January 2024 because of rape.
Before the ban in August 2022, approximately 1,000-1,400 minors received the procedure in Texas each year, according to the data. But none in that age group received the procedure in the state by 2023. Data from 2024 also shows no in-state abortion for minors in Texas either.
Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, state supreme courts will be a key battleground in the fight over abortion rights. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)
Representative Mihaela Plesa, a North Texas Democrat, released a statement on the 52nd anniversary of the establishment of Roe v. Wade expressed concern over the ban.
“Today marks the 52nd anniversary of the establishment of Roe v. Wade. Texas currently has one of the strictest abortion bans in the nation, and doctors fear repercussions even if the life of the mother is in danger. In this legislative session, we must carve out exceptions to protect the lives of our mothers,” she said.
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She also took to social media in a post educating followers about the dangerous complications minors are facing.
“Children typically see more complications during pregnancy than adult women, doctors said, including high risks of premature delivery or preeclampsia, a serious condition that causes high blood pressure.”
“These are not just statistics,” said Plesa in her post. “These are real stories about people who are having these traumatic experiences. It’s happened right here in my district in Plano. This isn’t happening just in low socioeconomic areas or certain districts. This is happening all over our state.”
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Jurors deliberating the fate of the man accused of starting the Palisades Fire, one of the most destructive wildfires in California’s history, failed to reach a verdict Thursday afternoon, telling the judge they were deadlocked.
A spokesperson from the United States Attorney’s Office told KTLA that jurors will continue to deliberate until they reach a verdict or give up.
Jonathan Rinderknecht, 30, a former Uber driver and one-time Pacific Palisades resident, is accused of starting the Lachman Fire on New Year’s Eve. The fire continued to smolder underground for about a week, even after Los Angeles firefighters believed it had been extinguished.
Flames reignited on Jan. 7, erupting into the deadly Palisades Fire that killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes in the upscale community, authorities said.
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A courtroom sketch of Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, during his initial court appearance on Oct. 23, 2025. (Bill Robles) -
The U.S. Dept. of Justice booking photo of Jonathan Rinderknecht over the Palisades Fire devastation in Malibu, California in January 2025 (AP).
Prosecutors argued that Rinderknecht deliberately set the fire, claiming he had grown increasingly resentful of wealthy residents and viewed Pacific Palisades as a symbol of that frustration.
“Their case, though circumstantial, is strong,” KTLA legal analyst Alison Triessl said. “The defense is relying on, can they (prosecutors) show beyond a reasonable doubt that Mr. Rinderknecht actually started this fire and it wasn’t the result of fireworks or some intervening cause.”
The defense argued there is no direct physical evidence tying Rinderknecht to the fire and said the prosecution’s case relies entirely on circumstantial evidence. Rinderknecht did not testify during the trial.
Defense attorney Steve Haney spoke outside the courthouse Wednesday about why he believes it will be difficult for prosecutors to prove how the fire started.
“The lack of scene preservation. The fact that they got there after a lot of the evidence was missing. Not a lot of direct evidence. This is a circumstantial case, which is always difficult as a prosecutor to prove,” Haney said.
Rinderknecht, who was arrested and indicted last October, faces up to 45 years in prison if found guilty of three arson counts, including destruction of property by means of fire, arson affecting property used in interstate commerce and timber set afire.
Tony Kurzweil contributed to this report
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