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 or 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 language by replacing references to the "Texas Department of Health" with the "State Health Services" and clarifies the conditions under which minors can consent to various medical treatments. The changes aim to enhance minors' access to necessary healthcare services while ensuring that they can make informed decisions regarding their reproductive health. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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