Texas Sues NY Doctor for Prescribing Abortion Pill by Telehealth

Young woman with abortion pill and glass of water, top view

MONDAY, Dec. 16, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A New York doctor has been sued by the state of Texas for prescribing abortion pills via telehealth to a Dallas woman.

In a news release announcing the filing of the lawsuit, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton claims that Dr. Margaret Daly Carpenter violated state law by illegally providing abortion drugs across state lines.

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