# Family sues Texas AG over woman's death after denied abortion

> Tierra Walker died at 20 weeks pregnant after doctors allegedly refused to perform an abortion despite severe complications.
- Title: Family sues Texas AG over woman's death after denied abortion
- Summary: Tierra Walker died at 20 weeks pregnant after doctors allegedly refused to perform an abortion despite severe complications. A Texas family is suing state…
- Keywords: tierra walker, ken paxton, texas, abortion ban, lawsuit, san antonio, pre-eclampsia, texas medical board, university of texas health system, maternal death, pregnancy complications, news
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/story/family-texas-pregnant-woman-tierra-walker-died-sues-ag-ken-paxton-alleges-denied-abortion-led-death/19839264
- Published: 2026-09-16T13:49:05+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tierra walker, ken paxton, texas, abortion ban, lawsuit, san antonio, pre-eclampsia, texas medical board, university of texas health system, maternal death, pregnancy complications, news
## Family sues over denied abortion
The family of Tierra Walker sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday. They claim she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.
## Woman died at 20 weeks pregnant
Tierra Walker, 37, from San Antonio, died in December 2024 when she was 20 weeks pregnant. She had been diagnosed with pre-eclampsia.
## Family says doctors refused treatment
Walker's family says she and relatives asked for an abortion as she faced seizures and blood clots. They claim doctors refused to treat her.
## Lawsuit targets multiple defendants
The suit names the Texas Medical Board's executive director, the University of Texas health system, and individual doctors. It also alleges Texas' abortion ban is unconstitutional.
## Texas has strict abortion restrictions
Abortion is currently banned in Texas with very limited exceptions. Providers face criminal and civil penalties.
## Key takeaway

A Texas family is suing state officials, claiming abortion restrictions prevented doctors from providing life-saving care to a pregnant woman who died.