S.B. No. 1303 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, excluding abortion. This addition is made by inserting a new provision that states minors can consent to such treatments, alongside existing provisions that cover various medical situations, such as treatment for infectious diseases, pregnancy-related care, and drug dependency.

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 changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, thereby enhancing minors' autonomy in making decisions regarding their reproductive health.

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