VIDEO: Texas Woman Arrested For Performing Illegal Abortions

A Texas woman, Maria Margarita Rojas, has been arrested and is facing charges after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton stated that she was performing abortions at a clinic in Houston, according to KHOU 11.

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Woman Arrested in Texas for Performing Abortions Without Legal Authority

Maria Rojas was charged with the illegal performance of an abortion, a felony, and for practicing medicine without a license. An investigation revealed that Maria Margarita Rojas, who goes by "Dr. Maria," had owned several clinics in Houston, Texas. The investigator reported that Rojas performed these dangerous procedures and employed individuals who were not licensed to provide medical treatment. Paxton stated, "In Texas, life is sacred.

Texas Woman Arrested After Conducting Abortions Outside Legal Boundaries

I will always do everything in my power to protect the unborn, defend our state's pro-life laws, and ensure that unlicensed individuals endangering the lives of women by performing illegal abortions are fully prosecuted." Paxton also emphasized that Texas' pro-life laws are clear and that those who violate them will be held accountable. Maria Rojas was taken into custody in Waller County, and Paxton confirmed that a temporary restraining order was filed to shut down her businesses.