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 new language in Section 32.003, which now includes a provision for minors who consent to such treatments as a valid reason for medical care. Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of "contraception" to mean any reversible method of preventing pregnancy that is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration.

The bill also makes a minor deletion by removing the reference to the "Texas Department of" in the context of reporting infectious diseases, replacing it with "State Health Services." This legislative change aims to enhance the autonomy of minors regarding their reproductive health decisions while ensuring that they have access to necessary medical care. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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