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Texas jails held 430 pregnant people monthly in 2025, with 42 births, 28 miscarriages, and care concerns.
Texas county jails held an average of 430 pregnant individuals monthly from September to November 2025, new data shows, as part of a state initiative tracking prenatal care, mental health, and pregnancy outcomes.
The effort, funded by a $15,000 budget rider and led by Rep. Mary González, revealed 42 deliveries, 28 miscarriages, and one ectopic pregnancy.
Two births occurred in jail cells or an ambulance, raising concerns about care quality.
The data, collected by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, aims to increase accountability amid past tragedies and ongoing federal lawsuits over neglect.
A full report is expected by December 2026.
Las cárceles de Texas tenían 430 embarazadas mensuales en 2025, con 42 nacimientos, 28 abortos involuntarios y preocupaciones de cuidado.