The Waller County District Attorney's office has referred Rojas' case to the attorney general for prosecution, indicating that the attorney general will handle the case moving forward.

Rojas operated clinics in Waller, Cypress, and Spring, where she allegedly employed unlicensed individuals posing as medical professionals, raising further legal concerns.

The charges against Rojas include performing an abortion, classified as a second-degree felony, which carries a potential sentence of up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000, along with a medical licensing charge classified as a third-degree felony.

Texas law permits abortions only when the life of the pregnant woman is at risk, a stipulation criticized for its vague definition that can lead to delays in necessary medical care.

Maria Margarita Rojas, a Texas midwife, has been arrested for allegedly providing illegal abortions, marking the first criminal charges under the state's near-total abortion ban, as announced by Attorney General Ken Paxton.

In addition to the charges, Paxton's office has filed a temporary restraining order to close Rojas' clinics, reflecting the state's strict enforcement of abortion laws following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Court records indicate that Rojas was arrested on March 6, 2025, and released on bond the following day, but it remains unclear if she has secured legal representation.

This arrest highlights the escalating actions by federal and state officials regarding reproductive healthcare, with recent cases indicating a trend towards stricter enforcement of abortion laws.

Colleagues of Rojas have expressed disbelief over the allegations, defending her as a skilled midwife dedicated to providing healthcare to low-income communities.

Another individual, Jose Lei, has also been charged in connection with the case, with both suspects having their bonds set at $700,000 as the case proceeds to a grand jury.

Attorney General Paxton emphasized Texas's commitment to pro-life laws, stating that those who endanger women's lives through illegal abortions will face prosecution.