From 2019 to 2022, Texas witnessed a 56% increase in maternal mortality rates, starkly contrasting with an 11% rise nationally, primarily attributed to the state's 2021 abortion ban. The Gender Equity Policy Institute's analysis shows that the ban has significantly impacted women's health, with deaths during pregnancy or childbirth rising across all racial groups in Texas. Notably, rates among Hispanic women climbed from 14.5% to 18.9%, while white women's rates nearly doubled from 20% to 39.1%. Experts warn that Texas's situation may foreshadow similar outcomes in other states following restrictive abortion laws. Additionally, the report discussed the compounded effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on maternal health, particularly among marginalized groups. The Texas Health and Human Services emphasizes the need for public awareness campaigns to educate women and families on pregnancy warning signs.