The bill, H.B. No. 395, proposes amendments to the Texas Health and Safety Code regarding exceptions to laws prohibiting abortion. A significant addition is the introduction of Subsection (b-1) to Section 170A.002, which allows for exceptions when a pregnancy results from sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault, without requiring the pregnant patient to file a police report, provide forensic evidence, or pursue prosecution of the alleged offense. Additionally, the heading of Section 171.205 is changed to "EXCEPTIONS" from "EXCEPTION FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCY," and a new Subsection (a-1) is added to clarify that certain sections do not apply to abortions performed under the exceptions provided by Section 170A.002.

The bill also includes amendments to Section 171.206(b) and Section 171.207(b), which clarify that the subchapter does not authorize legal action against a pregnant patient for abortions performed in violation of the subchapter and does not repeal other abortion regulations. Furthermore, Chapter 6-1/2 of Title 71, Revised Statutes, is repealed entirely. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that vote is not achieved.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 171.205, Health and Safety Code 171.206, Health and Safety Code 171.207 (Health and Safety Code 171)