Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas provides trusted, evidence-based sexual healthcare and education while advocating for reproductive justice, care without judgment, and access to healthcare for all.
Our Vision
A world in which everyone can access quality healthcare and information to live their lives fully, without judgment.
REGIONAL HEALTH POLICY AND EDUCATION OFFICES
AUSTIN: 201 E. Ben White Boulevard, Bldg B Austin, TX 78704
FORT WORTH: 6464 John Ryan Drive Fort Worth, TX 76132
HOUSTON: 3169 Northwest Freeway, Suite 115 Houston, TX 77040
LUBBOCK: 3716 22nd Place Lubbock, TX 79410
WACO: 700 West Hwy 6 Waco, TX 76712
Dear Friends of
During these times of uncertainty, Texans count on Planned Parenthood for essential sexual healthcare and education while advocating on their behalf.
Your generous philanthropic support is the lifeline that enabled our health centers to provide more than 119,000 patient appointments last year. Your donations make our patient care accessible and create hope for humanity.
Texas has the highest number of uninsured residents in the United States. Under Texas’ extreme abortion bans, it can be risky to be pregnant, yet the majority of pregnancies in Texas are unintended. This past year, Houston was cited as one of the most dangerous cities in the U.S. to be Black and pregnant due to unacceptably high maternal mortality rates—the highest in the U.S.
As an essential part of Texas’ medical safety net, Planned Parenthood tackles public health inequities and strengthens the health of Texas communities in key ways, including:
•All patients are welcome, regardless of income level, insurance or documentation status or who they love.
•Most patients can schedule an appointment within 1-3 days, enabling timely access to care and education.
•Through telemedicine and the PP Direct app, patients can access a range of healthcare 7 days a week, including urinary tract infections (UTIs) treatment and birth control to avoid potential emergency room visits and prevent unintended pregnancies.
•In-house pharmacies and labs provide patients sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment in one appointment, reducing barriers for patients with limited time off work and/or childcare.
•Patient-centered contraceptive counseling empowers each patient to select the birth control method of their choice with the option of pain management for IUDs.
•Our compassionate care model of healthcare delivery honors each patient’s autonomy and prioritizes their comfort through resources offered to every patient.
• LGBTQIA+ patients can access trusted care, including gender-affirming hormone therapy for adults, STI testing and treatment, education, and more.
With your support, we are proud to be a trusted resource for healthcare and education in Arlington, Austin, Bedford, Cedar Hill, Dallas, Denton, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, Lubbock, Plano, and Waco, as well as surrounding communities.Thank you for standing with our patients and enhancing the health of the communities we serve.
Ken Lambrecht, President & CEO
Marina Monsisvais, Board Chair
HEALTH IMPACT
In 2025, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas provided essential sexual and reproductive healthcare through...
patient visits at Planned Parenthood health centers in Austin, Dallas, Denton, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, Lubbock, Plano, Waco, and surrounding communities and via telemedicine
58% of healthcare appointments provided via telemedicine 15%
119,644 of patients are uninsured and 55% earn incomes at or below $30,120/year
77,115 unduplicated patients served
174,065
18,885 telehealth visits
64,322 13,955
tests and treatments for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV tests, PrEP/PEP HIV prevention medication, and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines to prevent cervical cancer, certain types of oral, anal, penile and vulvar cancers, and genital warts
birth control services to plan and space pregnancies and treat health conditions including endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome
breast and cervical cancer screenings, HPV testing, treatments to diagnose and prevent cancer at the earliest and most treatable stages, including colposcopy and LEEP (Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure), and referrals for mammograms at low or no cost
In 2025, we expanded patient-centered care to include a new “Comfort Menu” of options at check in to allow patients to indicate ways we can make their appointment more comfortable, including pain management, blankets, music, and more. Explore further at ppgreatertx.org/comfortmenu.
PLANNEDPARENTHOODOFGREATERTEXAS HEALTH CENTERLOCATIONS
Austin/Travis County
CentralAustin Health Center
DowntownAustin Health Center
NorthAustin Health Center
SouthAustin Health Center
Dallas and Collin Counties
Addison Health Center
Cedar Hill Health Center
Mesquite Health Center
North Dallas Shelburne Health Center
Plano Health Center
Denton Health Center
El Paso Health Center
FortWorth/Tarrant County
Arlington Health Center
Bedford Health Center
Southeast FortWorth Health Center
Southwest FortWorth Health Center
Houston/Harris and Fort Bend County
Northville Houston Health Center
Northwest Houston Health Center
Spring Health Center
Stafford Health Center
Lubbock Health Center
Waco Health Center
Greater Texas Virtual Health Center
DALLAS
LUBBOCK HOUSTON
Planned Parenthood South Texas
PATIENT IMPACT
“I had a great experience at this location, the scheduling was easy and quick, no long waits, the medical assistant and the nurse were so helpful and friendly. I was so nervous going in but they made me feel safe and comfortable.”
El Paso patient
“Was received with a happy smile and great service. The receptionist was kind and very informative making sure I understood. Both nurses were so helpful and detailed explaining everything clearly to me and made me feel peaceful and safe. Thank y’all very much.”
Lubbock patient
“The staff was very warm and welcoming. I was anxious at first about how my care would go but they really do listen and they appear to genuinely care.”
Bedford patient
“Convenient location. Perimenopause has made me insane and they helped me with all that, onsite parking, staff is super friendly, helped setup financial aid. Highly recommend.”
Downtown Austin patient
“I had such a positive experience at this location. The front desk was incredibly friendly and welcoming. The clinician and RHA were both fantastic. They took their time, asked thoughtful questions, and really made me feel heard and cared for. If you need support understanding where you are with perimenopause, or if you need your well-woman wellness exams done, I highly recommend this location.”
North Dallas patient
“From beginning to end they made my experience comfortable! I felt so safe, welcome, and taken care of. I’m so grateful for the staff here. They answered all my questions and dare I say I had fun? Can’t wait to come back. Thank you!”
Houston Area patient
“I came to my first appointment with this clinic nervous and nearly shaking with anxiety, but the second I walked in I felt warm and welcome! The provider made me feel safe and comfortable...where I am still learning how to navigate everything mostly by myself and without insurance. I look forward to my future appointments and will be recommending this clinic to friends and family for sure!”
Arlington patient
HEALTHCARE DIRECTLY IN THE HANDS OF TEXANS
Planned Parenthood is committed to expanding access to healthcare and education. Digital and virtual options allow patients to access healthcare, education, and other essential services directly from a private, personal space.
The Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Virtual Health Center enables patients to connect with clinicians for birth control consultations, wellness and preventive care, sexually transmitted infection treatment, gender affirming care for Texans 18 and older, and more. Additional digital resources include the Spot On period and birth control tracking app, and the Planned Parenthood Direct app for birth control, emergency contraception and UTI treatment.
“It was so refreshing to have a medical professional who truly took the time to listen to me and answer all of my questions about my health.
Access virtual healthcare by visiting ppgreatertx.org/telemed
I haven't felt this cared for by a provider in such a long time. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!”
Patient at the Bedford Health Center
Trusted, Expert Healthcare
Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas is a public health provider that receives little-to-no public funding due to the current state and federal political climate and ideologically driven policies that exclude Planned Parenthood from most government-funded programs. With generous donors and community support, Planned Parenthood is an essential part of Texas’ medical safety net.
Patients with and without health insurance choose Planned Parenthood for convenient, expert sexual and reproductive healthcare services provided in a shame-free, compassionate environment. All are welcome at Planned Parenthood health centers regardless of insurance or documentation status, income level, or who they love.
Planned Parenthood’s clinical expertise includes physicians, women’s healthcare nurse practitioners, family nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, physician assistants and other advanced levels of certification and licensure.
NORTHWEST HOUSTON HEALTH CENTER
BEDFORD HEALTH CENTER
LUBBOCK HEALTH CENTER
Planned Parenthood healthcare services include:
•Annual wellness exams
•Birth control, including implants,IUDs, and emergency contraception
•Breast and cervical cancer screenings
•Sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment
•HIV services include: HIV testing, education for rapid-start treatment, and PEP/PrEP HIV prevention medication
• HPV and flu vaccinations
• Gender affirming hormone therapy for patients 18 and older
•Pregnancy testing
•Pregnancy options counseling
•Urinary tract and vaginal infection treatment
•Pain management options for IUD insertions and endometrial biopsies
•Menopause care and management
•Ultrasounds for pregnancy dating
•Telehealth services and more!
Abortion is not available due to Texas’ extreme statewide abortion bans
Texans Need Planned Parenthood
Explore our full service list at ppgreatertx.org/services
Texas is in a public health crisis as highlighted by Texas’ maternal mortality and unintended pregnancy rates. In Texas, Black women die at more than twice the rate of white women following pregnancy1 and 54% of pregnancies in Texas are unintended2, more than the national average of 45%.3 Unintended pregnancies increase the likelihood of negative health outcomes including delayed prenatal care, premature birth, and other health complications.4 Many Texans face barriers to healthcare access that further deepen health disparities. These disparities disproportionately impact uninsured, low-income, and undocumented Texans, communities of color, and LGBTQIA+ Texans.
Planned Parenthood healthcare services support sexual and reproductive health and include screenings for hypertension, anemia, diabetes, intimate partner violence (IPV), and postpartum contraception.
Patients receive patient-centered contraceptive counseling that is comprehensive, high quality, and covers the full range of birth control methods available. Our goal is for our patients to feel seen, heard, and respected in their decision-making.
1 Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee and Department of State Health Services Joint Biennial Report 2022
2 The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, Texas Data, https://thenationalcampaign.org/data/state/texas. 3 Finer LB and Zolna MR, “Declines in unintended pregnancy in the United States, 2008–2011,” New England Journal of Medicine, 2016, 374(9):843–852, http://nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMsa1506575
4 Kost, Kathryn, and Laura Lindberg. “Pregnancy Intentions, Maternal Behaviors, and Infant Health: Investigating Relationships With New Measures and Propensity Score Analysis.” Demography 52.1 (2015): 83-111.
Howdy Houston!
We are proud to offer essential sexual and reproductive healthcare and education services Texans have trusted for more than 90 years. Beginning in October 2025, that committment includes service to Harris and Fort Bend Counties and surrounding communities with four Planned Parenthood health centers:
Northwest Houston Health Center
Northville Houston Health Center
Spring Health Center
Stafford Health Center
Learn more about our expansion into the Houston area at ppgreatertx.org/HowdyHouston
EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY IMPACT
“Most importantly, this experience reinforced my commitment to patient-centered care and health equity. Seeing how policy decisions directly impact access to healthcare reminded me why I want to become a physician, so that I can advocate for my patients not only in the exam room but also at the policy level."
Alexis, Waco Student Leader
"This was such a great topic. Often times we have never received information about this and I'm glad we have this space."
Talk First! Parent Education participant
"My role with Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas helped me better understand how we can build partnerships and lock arms with people across issues for overall community betterment."
Sarah, El Paso Student Leader
"We truly appreciate you taking the time to share such important information with our class. The insights and perspective you provided are things we could not have offered on our own, and your contribution made a real impact."
Program lead for disabled young adults education workshop
"The most exciting part of the program was being in the community and educating people about Planned Parenthood services and providing people educational pamphlets and emergency contraception."
Vysh, Fort Worth Student Leader
"I plan to take this and not do the things that can cause harm to my body."
Education workshop participant in foster care
“I met organizers, volunteers, and staff who have dedicated themselves to advocacy and hearing their perspectives gave me a deeper understanding of this work in Texas. This program strengthened my belief that leadership means creating opportunities for others to participate and feel seen. It also helped me connect my own goals in medicine and public health to a broader vision of community health and equity. ”
Kaitlin, Dallas Student Leader
Sex Education Services
Parents
Teens who talk about sex with their parent(s) or another trusted adult are more likely to postpone having sex and make healthier decisions about sexual behavior. Get the conversation started through Talk First! or ¡Hable Primero! workshops, at no cost.
Educators
Planned Parenthood's community health educators are trained to implement effective sex education interventions tailored to each group of adolescents or adults. Science based lessons and curriculums are selected to meet the needs of youth and adults in after-school programs, schools, community partnerships, detention programs, shelters, foster homes and other community settings.
Peers
The Teen Advocacy Board (TAB) is a program empowering teens in Austin and Dallas to advocate for and educate their communities about sexual health.
TeenAge Communication Theatre (TACT) is an award-winning health education program featuring high school volunteers performing interactive theater pieces for other teens in the Dallas area. For more than 40 years, TACT performances have promoted discussion and communication about sexual health issues important to teens.
Austin TAB teens fostered meaningful connections at an Austin community event.
The 2025 TACT troup gathered in Dallas to rehearse educational programming.
TEEN AGE COMMUNICATION THEATRE
TEEN ADVOCACY BOARD
TEACH & Ask the Experts
TEACH (Texas Educators and Advocates for Community Health) serves as a network for community collaboration. Originating in Dallas, TEACH expanded into Austin, El Paso, and Lubbock. TEACH workshops strengthen local partnerships and create opportunities for community education and dialogue. In 2025, TEACH conversations covered PPGT healthcare, menopause and perimenopause education, online safety for young people, AI companionship and digital safety, and as a space to highlight local community partnerships.
The Ask the Experts online video series features PPGT Community Health Educators answering common questions about sexual and reproductive health, in relatable, short form videos. In 2025, 29 Ask the Experts videos were viewed nearly 85,000 times on Tik Tok, Instagram, and other platforms, connecting viewers with science-based, medically accurate and inclusive information.
"Loved every bit of the event! The program leaders did a fantastic job creating a fluid and fun, deeply connecting event."
Dallas TEACH event participant
Community Health Education
Texas has the ninth highest rate1 of teen births and the second highest rate of repeat teen births2 in the United States.
Planned Parenthood’s three-part approach to community health education engages parents, educators, and peers to reduce the rates of unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections in Texas. Our signature education programs provide the skills and support individuals need to make informed decisions about relationships and sexual health.
Community health education programs are donor and grant-funded, and available, at no cost, as a community resource for young people and adults.
1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics Teen Birth Rate by State (2021)
2 Texas Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (2021) https://hftx.org/resources/teen-birth-in-texas/
18,194 youth and adults participated in health education programs, including parent workshops, in Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, Lubbock, Waco, and surrounding communities.
7,305 additional Texans reached through our education outreach initiatives.
910 education workshops, in person or online.
90% of parents in Austin surveyed were more likely to talk to their preteens and teens about sexual health after attending a Talk First! or ¡Hable Primero! parent education workshop.
90% of participants in North Texas surveyed showed increased knowledge about preventing STIs and unintended pregnancy after attending a Planned Parenthood health education workshop.
Learn more about Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas’ education programming at ppgreatertx.org/education
Advocacy for Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
Planned Parenthood Public Affairs staff provide year-round opportunities for supporters to learn about our services and programs, volunteer, advocate for their rights, and understand the healthcare needs of their communities.
Through community health fairs, Pride and Juneteenth events, collaborations with allied organizations, movie nights, and training workshops regarding a range of sexual and reproductive healthcare topics, almost 20,000 Texans connected with PPGT through more than 300 community events throughout 2025. Supporters contributed nearly 3,000 volunteer hours assembling period and emergency contraception kits for local homeless shelters and area nonprofits, as well as assisting with PPGT events such as Texas Capitol Lobby Day.
During the Texas Legislative Session, 262 volunteers participated in Planned Parenthood’s Legislative Lobby Day in Austin, advocating for increased access to vital healthcare services for Texans.
PPGT staff, youth leaders, and volunteers engaged thousands of Texans through more than 300 events in Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, Lubbock, Waco, and nearby communities in 2025.
Join the movement at ppgreatertx.org/getinvolved
Investing in the Next Generation
PPGT identifies and trains the next generation of reproductive health advocates and leaders in Texas. Through our Public Affairs programs, staff provided trainings, leadership opportunities, and mentorship to 16 young leaders in 2025. Young leaders participate in a 10-week program working alongside Planned Parenthood staff and highlight reproductive rights and justice issues on their college campuses.
