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Appeals court reverses shutdown of Houston-area clinics accused of providing illegal abortions
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Jaewon Jung , KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 23, 2026
· 5 min read
A Texas appeals court has reversed a temporary injunction that shut down a Houston-area midwife’s clinics amid allegations that she performed illegal abortions and practiced medicine without a license. In a memorandum opinion issued Thursday, the Fifteenth Court of Appeals found the state did not...
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Key takeaway In a memorandum opinion issued Thursday, the Fifteenth Court of Appeals found the state did not present sufficient admissible evidence to justify the injunction against Maria Margarita Rojas and her affiliated clinics.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
The reversal of the temporary injunction against Maria Margarita Rojas and her clinics has significant implications for the Houston-area community, where access to healthcare services is a pressing concern. As the case returns to the trial court, residents of Piney Point Village and surrounding areas will be watching closely to see how the allegations against Rojas are addressed. The Texas Attorney General's Office investigation and subsequent lawsuit have raised questions about the regulation of healthcare providers in the region, and the appeals court's decision highlights the importance of proper evidentiary procedures in such cases. The fact that the state introduced probable-cause affidavits from a separate criminal case, only to have them deemed inadmissible, may prompt renewed scrutiny of the Attorney General's Office handling of the investigation. As the civil case proceeds, the community will be looking for clarity on the allegations and a resolution that prioritizes the well-being and safety of patients.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? A Texas appeals court has reversed a temporary injunction that shut down a Houston-area midwife’s clinics amid allegations that she performed illegal abortions and practiced medicine without a license. In a memorandum opinion issued Thursday, the Fifteenth Court of Appeals found the state did not...
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