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. The bill modifies Section 32.003 by adding a new provision that defines "contraception" as any reversible method of preventing pregnancy approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. Additionally, it clarifies that minors who meet certain criteria, such as being unmarried and pregnant or managing their own financial affairs, can consent to various medical treatments.

The bill also makes a minor deletion, replacing "Texas Department of" with "State Health Services" in the context of reporting infectious diseases. This legislative change aims to ensure that minors have the ability to make informed decisions regarding their reproductive health while maintaining certain protections and definitions within the law. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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