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The Texas Policy Evaluation Project

The Texas Policy Evaluation Project (TxPEP) is a collaborative group of university-based investigators who evaluate the impact of legislation in Texas related to women’s reproductive health. TxPEP’s mission is to conduct methodologically principled research and communicate the results to a broad audience through peer-reviewed scientific publications, research briefs, and other materials.

News

The six-week postpartum visit is important for women intending to prevent pregnancy.

TxPEP Research Shows Six-Week Postpartum Visit Matters for Later Contraceptive Use

TxPEP November newsletter is out.

November Newsletter: See TxPEP Work on Title X, Judicial Bypass and More

New TxPEP research, published in Contraception, discusses abortion counseling and referrals in the state of Texas, which could be replicated across the US through Title X changes.

New TxPEP Study Signals Adverse Impact of Proposed Federal Title X Guidelines on Abortion Counseling and Referrals

New TxPEP research published in the Journal of Adolescent Health features interviews with Texas teens on the judicial bypass process.

Adolescents Seeking Judicial Bypass for Abortion Face Legal Hurdles and Emotional Consequences, New TxPEP Research in JAH

Events, Seminars, & Important Dates

Fri

Feb 22

Texas Women's Healthcare Coalition (TWHC) Meeting

  11:30 AM
  Texas Medical Association
Fri

Mar 1

Robert Kaestner presents "The Impact of Parental Involvement Laws on Minor Abortion"

  2:00 PM
  RLP 1.302B
Fri

Mar 22

Texas Women's Healthcare Coalition (TWHC) Meeting

  11:30 AM
  Texas Hospital Association
Community College Students Want to Use Effective Contraception
New TxPEP video based on JACH publication shows that Texas women in community colleges want to use more effective birth control but face barriers.

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Joseph E. Potter

Principal Investigator

Joseph E. Potter
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