H.B. No. 2585 amends the Family Code in Texas 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, in addition to existing provisions that cover various medical, dental, and psychological treatments. The bill clarifies that "contraception" refers to any reversible method of preventing pregnancy approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration.

The bill also makes several deletions and insertions to the current law. Notably, it removes the reference to the "Texas Department of" in the context of reporting infectious diseases and replaces it with "State Health Services." Furthermore, it adds a new provision that explicitly allows minors to consent to contraception-related medical treatment, thereby enhancing their autonomy in making decisions about their reproductive health. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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