Commentary: Donna Howard on What’s Next for Women’s Health

As the 84th Texas Legislature is set to begin, one state rep hopes to change the course for women’s health care.

January 9, 2015 8:23 am

Women’s health issues were a lightning rod last legislative session. Abortion was one major issue, but funding and access to breast cancer screenings and well-woman exams were also at stake.

State Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin, is vice chair of the Texas House Women’s Health Caucus. She recently recorded this commentary special to Texas Standard about what this legislative session may bring.