H.B. No. 2585 amends the Family Code to expand the circumstances under which minors can consent to medical treatment. Specifically, it allows minors to consent to contraception-related examinations and medical treatments, excluding abortion. This addition is marked by the insertion of a new subsection (8) in Section 32.003, which defines "contraception" as any reversible method of preventing pregnancy approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing provisions by updating the language regarding the Texas Department of Health to the Texas Department of State Health Services. The changes aim to clarify the rights of minors in accessing reproductive health services and ensure they have the ability to make informed decisions regarding contraception. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Family Code 32.003 (Family Code 32)