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California vs Texas: Abortion Law Status

California: Legal - Viability. Texas: Total Ban.

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California
CA · West
Legal - Viability (~24 weeks (viability))
Simplified statewide abortion-law status and on-demand gestational limit in 2026.
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Texas
TX · South
Total Ban (Banned)
Simplified statewide abortion-law status and on-demand gestational limit in 2026.
California
Legal - Viability (~24 weeks (viability))
Texas
Total Ban (Banned)

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California vs Texas Abortion Law Status — common questions

QWhat is California's abortion law status?

California's abortion law status is Legal - Viability (~24 weeks (viability)).

QWhat is Texas's abortion law status?

Texas's abortion law status is Total Ban (Banned).

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Data source and freshness

Primary source
USA Symbol — Abortion Laws by State
Data period
2026 review
Dataset reviewed
July 23, 2026
Method note
Simplified policy status only; laws and court orders can change quickly.