California Doctor Sued for Prescribing Abortion Pills to Texas Resident

Lawsuit alleges doctor violated Texas law by providing abortion medication across state lines

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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A San Francisco doctor, Dr. Remy Coeytaux, is being sued by a Texas resident for prescribing abortion pills that ended the life of his unborn child. The lawsuit alleges that Dr. Coeytaux violated Texas's new controversial anti-abortion law that allows citizens to sue medical providers for performing an abortion or aiding in the termination of a pregnancy. The lawsuit claims Dr. Coeytaux used the organization Aid Access to illegally ship abortion-inducing drugs into Texas, where abortion has been outlawed.

Why it matters

This case highlights the legal and ethical complexities surrounding abortion access and providers, particularly in light of differing state laws. It also raises questions about the role of telehealth and cross-state medical services, as well as the ability of states to enforce their own laws beyond their borders.

The details

The lawsuit alleges that the plaintiff Jerry Rodriguez and his girlfriend Kendal Garza conceived a child in 2024. Mrs. Garza was still legally separated from her husband, Mr. Garza, who allegedly ordered the abortion pills from Dr. Coeytaux and pressured his estranged wife to take them. The lawsuit claims the purchase description included the words 'Aed axes Kendal Garza,' which the prosecution alleges is a homophone for 'Aid Access,' an organization that illegally ships abortion-inducing drugs into jurisdictions where abortion has been outlawed. This is not the first time Dr. Coeytaux has been linked to Aid Access, as he allegedly used the organization to ship abortion drugs into Louisiana as well.

  • The lawsuit was filed in 2026.
  • Texas's new anti-abortion law, House Bill 7, recently went into effect.

The players

Dr. Remy Coeytaux

A San Francisco doctor who is being sued for prescribing abortion pills to a Texas resident, allegedly in violation of Texas law.

Jerry Rodriguez

A Texas resident who is suing Dr. Coeytaux for prescribing abortion pills that ended the life of his unborn child.

Kendal Garza

The girlfriend of Jerry Rodriguez, who allegedly took the abortion pills prescribed by Dr. Coeytaux.

Liz Murrill

The Louisiana Attorney General who has attempted to extradite Dr. Coeytaux to the state for allegedly using Aid Access to ship abortion drugs into Louisiana.

Gavin Newsom

The Governor of California who has invoked a new 'shield law' to protect abortion providers like Dr. Coeytaux from interstate prosecution.

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What they’re saying

“We will not allow extremist politicians from other states to reach into California and try to punish doctors based on allegations that they provided reproductive health care services. Not today. Not ever.”

— Gavin Newsom, Governor of California (californiaglobe.com)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide whether to allow the lawsuit against Dr. Coeytaux to proceed.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing legal and ethical debates surrounding abortion access, particularly in light of differing state laws. It also raises questions about the role of telehealth and cross-state medical services, and the ability of states to enforce their own laws beyond their borders.