Houston, September 25, 2025
News Summary
Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas (PPGT) is celebrating its 90th anniversary and announcing its expansion into the Houston area by taking over four clinics previously run by Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast. This expansion aims to serve a significant number of patients with a variety of healthcare services. The organization has faced funding challenges due to policy shifts but strives to maintain essential healthcare access in Texas, particularly for uninsured residents and those in underserved areas.
Dallas. Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas (PPGT) is marking its 90th anniversary and expanding operations into the Houston area while managing funding and staffing challenges tied to recent policy changes.
Key developments at a glance
Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas (PPGT) is celebrating its 90th anniversary at the 35th Annual Dallas Awards on December 9, 2025. The event will take place at the AT&T Performing Arts Center Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. Pamela and John Beckert are co-chairs of the milestone celebration. Barbara Bush is the keynote speaker for the event. Froswa’ Booker-Drew, Ph.D., is the recipient of the distinguished Gertrude Shelburne Humanitarian Award at the event. Following the awards ceremony, guests are encouraged to dine at upscale restaurants partnering with Planned Parenthood, with proceeds benefiting the organization.
Expansion into Houston
PPGT is expanding its operations to the Houston area by taking over four Planned Parenthood clinics, previously run by Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast (PPGC). This expansion will occur in October and will include Northville, Northwest, Spring, and Stafford clinic locations. PPGT currently operates 18 health centers across Texas, with 12 located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Services and target patients
PPGT aims to serve 100,000 patients annually with the new operations, providing a range of healthcare services beyond abortion, including birth control, STI treatment, cancer screenings, and wellness exams. Additional services at the new clinics will include gender-affirming care, pregnancy testing, HPV vaccinations, and telemedicine appointments. The expanded operations are intended to keep essential services available in Houston-area neighborhoods affected by clinic closures and staffing reductions.
Funding and policy context
The restructuring in Houston follows announcements that Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast is closing two Houston-area clinics and reducing staff because of a funding gap tied to decreased government funding resulting from anti-abortion policies. PPGT has faced funding challenges, losing access to government family planning programs due to state policies that have targeted abortion providers.
Texas has the highest number of uninsured residents in the U.S. That statewide statistic underscores concern from healthcare advocates and leaders who say access to affordable primary and reproductive healthcare is critical for many Texans.
Leadership and organizational position
Ken Lambrecht, President & CEO of PPGT, framed the organization’s work as an essential healthcare resource for Texans of all backgrounds. Supporters and board leaders described the Houston expansion as an effort to preserve access to quality care for underserved patients as restrictive reproductive health policies reshape the provider landscape in Texas. Janie McGarr, former Planned Parenthood Dallas Board Chair, expressed support for the expansion, highlighting the importance of affordable healthcare.
Event speakers and notable details
Barbara Bush is currently the NBA’s Head of Social Responsibility, overseeing the league’s social impact efforts. Barbara Bush has received recognition as one of Glamour magazine’s Women of the Year in 2011, Newsweek’s Women of Impact in 2013, and Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business in 2015. She co-authored the memoir “Sisters First” with her twin sister Jenna, which became a No. 1 NY Times bestseller in both its original and children’s versions.
What this means for patients
The combined announcement of the anniversary event and the Houston expansion signals a twofold effort: commemorate organizational history and respond to shifting service needs across the state. By taking over the four Houston-area clinics, PPGT plans to maintain and broaden service capacity, with an explicit aim to serve 100,000 patients annually under the newly assumed operations. The clinics will continue to offer prevention, screening, and routine care in addition to family planning services.
Next steps and timeline
The Dallas awards program is scheduled for December 9, 2025. The Houston clinic transfers are scheduled to occur in October. Operational details such as staffing levels, appointment availability, and transitions of care are being handled by PPGT and the outgoing operator as part of the transfer process.
Background
Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas operates a network of health centers across the state and has been affected by policy changes that have reshaped eligibility for certain government-funded family planning programs. The broader policy environment in Texas has contributed to clinic closures and funding shortfalls for providers serving reproductive and primary care needs. The regional reorganization reflects both financial pressures and efforts by organizations to sustain access to care where demand and need remain high.
FAQ
Q: What is Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas celebrating?
A: Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas (PPGT) is celebrating its 90th anniversary at the 35th Annual Dallas Awards on December 9, 2025.
Q: When and where will the anniversary event be held?
A: The event will take place at the AT&T Performing Arts Center Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm.
Q: Who is speaking and who is receiving awards at the event?
A: Barbara Bush is the keynote speaker for the event. Froswa’ Booker-Drew, Ph.D., is the recipient of the distinguished Gertrude Shelburne Humanitarian Award at the event.
Q: Is PPGT expanding operations?
A: PPGT is expanding its operations to the Houston area by taking over four Planned Parenthood clinics, previously run by Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast (PPGC).
Q: When will the Houston expansion occur and which clinics are included?
A: This expansion will occur in October and will include Northville, Northwest, Spring, and Stafford clinic locations.
Q: How many health centers does PPGT currently operate?
A: PPGT currently operates 18 health centers across Texas, with 12 located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Q: How many patients does PPGT aim to serve with the new operations?
A: PPGT aims to serve 100,000 patients annually with the new operations, providing a range of healthcare services beyond abortion, including birth control, STI treatment, cancer screenings, and wellness exams.
Q: What statewide context affects these changes?
A: Texas has the highest number of uninsured residents in the U.S.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Anniversary | Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas (PPGT) is celebrating its 90th anniversary at the 35th Annual Dallas Awards on December 9, 2025. |
| Event location & time | The event will take place at the AT&T Performing Arts Center Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. |
| Houston expansion | PPGT is expanding its operations to the Houston area by taking over four Planned Parenthood clinics, previously run by Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast (PPGC). |
| Clinic locations (Houston) | This expansion will occur in October and will include Northville, Northwest, Spring, and Stafford clinic locations. |
| Current health centers | PPGT currently operates 18 health centers across Texas, with 12 located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. |
| Patient target | PPGT aims to serve 100,000 patients annually with the new operations, providing a range of healthcare services beyond abortion, including birth control, STI treatment, cancer screenings, and wellness exams. |
| State context | Texas has the highest number of uninsured residents in the U.S. |
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