The bill, S.B. No. 1303, amends Section 32.003 of the Family Code to expand the circumstances under which minors can consent to medical treatment. Specifically, it adds a new provision allowing minors to consent to contraception-related examinations or medical treatments, excluding abortion. This new provision is included as item (8) in the amended subsection (a). Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of "contraception" in a new subsection (g) as any reversible method of preventing pregnancy that is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration.

The bill also makes a deletion regarding the Texas Department of Health, replacing it with the Texas Department of State Health Services in the context of reporting certain diseases. The changes aim to enhance minors' access to reproductive health services while ensuring that they can make informed decisions regarding their health care. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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