The bill, H.B. No. 1426, introduces a new provision to the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, specifically adding Article 18.0216, which prohibits the issuance or enforcement of search warrants, subpoenas, or other court orders related to menstrual health data. The bill defines "menstrual health data" as any information regarding an individual's menstrual health or cycles, regardless of the format in which it is recorded. It explicitly states that a magistrate cannot issue any legal orders for the search or seizure of this data, and law enforcement agencies are barred from enforcing such orders.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that any menstrual health data obtained in violation of this new provision, along with any expert testimony related to that data, will be deemed inadmissible in criminal proceedings. This legislation aims to protect individuals' privacy concerning their menstrual health information. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.