In re Jane Doe

In In re Jane Doe, 19 S.W.3d at 255. (Tex. 2000), the Court stated that a minor is mature and sufficiently well informed "when the evidence demonstrates that the minor is capable of reasoned decision-making and that her decision is not the product of impulse, but is based upon careful consideration of the various options available to her and the benefits, risks, and consequences of those options." At a minimum, a minor must make three showings to establish that she is sufficiently well informed. "First, she must show that she has obtained information from a health-care provider about the health risks associated with abortion and that she understands those risks." This includes an understanding of the general risks and risks specific to the minor because of her health and stage of pregnancy. "Second, she must show that she understands the alternatives to abortion and their implications." "Third, she must show that she is also aware of the emotional and psychological aspects of undergoing an abortion . . . ."