Data from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission reveals a troubling trend: a significant number of minors traveled out of state for abortions in 2023, the first year of Texas' abortion ban. The statistics show that girls as young as 11 sought the procedure elsewhere, with six children aged 11 or younger, two aged 12-13, and nearly 30 aged 14-15 leaving Texas. The majority were between 16 and 17. These figures only represent the first part of 2023, suggesting the actual numbers are likely higher.

The Texas ban, enacted following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, makes no exceptions for rape or incest. This has forced many, including those below the legal age of consent, to seek abortions in other states. A 2024 study highlighted the impact, showing Texas had the highest rate of rape-related pregnancies among states with total abortion bans, with an estimated 26,000 such pregnancies between July 2022 and January 2024.

Before the ban, Texas saw 1,000-1,400 minors receive abortions annually. However, data from 2023 and 2024 show zero in-state abortions for this age group. Democrat Representative Mihaela Plesa voiced concerns on the 52nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, emphasizing the need for exceptions to protect mothers' lives. She also highlighted the higher risks minors face during pregnancy, including premature delivery and preeclampsia, and stressed that these statistics represent real individuals experiencing trauma across Texas.