_Advocacy is one of the core strategies we use to empower young people to
make healthy choices for their bodies and their futures. Through advocacy,
we can shape the way that teens can access the information and the
healthcare they need, creating an enormous potential for change. Read more
below about one of the bills we support this legislative session._

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Dear John,

A teen mother has a legal right and duty to consent to all medical care for
her child and make important health-related decisions. HOWEVER, UNDER TEXAS
STATE LAW, IF SHE IS UNDER THE AGE OF 18, SHE IS NOT ALLOWED TO CONSENT TO
HER OWN BIRTH CONTROL. AND UNDER A GLITCH IN BADLY-WORDED STATE LAW, SHE
ISN’T EVEN ALLOWED TO CONSENT TO POST-PARTUM CARE.

As part of our Action Drive, The Texas Campaign is actively working to
change state law to allow teen mothers to consent to contraception and
postpartum care.

Texas has the 2nd highest rate of repeat teen births nationwide. In 2019,
of the 24,093 births to Texas teens aged 15-19, 18% were to girls who
already had at least one child. While teen parents can certainly achieve
their goals, it becomes harder with each additional unintended birth.

The clock is ticking on this legislative session, but we’re committed to
keep up the fight. Teen mothers deserve support and help towards reaching
their full potential -- including tools needed to avoid a repeat unintended
pregnancy.

_Consider a contribution to support this important work!_

Onwards,

Jen Biundo, Director of Policy and Data

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