Women's Rights

Even in 2015, women continue to face challenges in the workforce — from affordable child care to equal pay — despite decades of advancements.

That needs to change, especially at a time when women make up nearly half of the workforce across the country, said U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, who hosted a standing-room only Women's Conference at the Kidd Springs Recreation Center on Monday in Dallas.

Democratic lawmakers also blasted the move.

"Today, the state of Texas delivered another blow to Texas' low-income community … This change in coverage affects hundreds if not thousands of women in my district and across the state," said U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, whose district includes parts of Fort Worth and Dallas.

Veasey said Abbott's "most recent attack on Medicaid is a continuation of despicable policy decisions that make it clear that expanding access to care for low-income families is not a priority for Texas Republicans."

Congressman Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth says, "Governor Abbott's administration's most recent attack on Medicaid is a continuation of despicable policy decisions that make it clear that expanding access to care for low-income families is not a priority for Texas Republicans."

Congressman Marc Veasey standing with Planned Parenthood on national Pink Out Day. His statement: "Today on National #PinkOut Day, I am proud to demonstrate my unwavering support for Planned Parenthood in the wake of House Republicans' most recent assault on women's health. If House Republicans are successful, the current health crisis facing poor women in Texas could soon be the same crisis facing women across this country.