The bill, S.B. No. 1846, aims to amend the Government Code regarding the allocation of funds for women's health and family planning services in Texas. It removes previous restrictions on how these funds can be awarded, specifically eliminating the prioritization of public entities and allowing both public and nonpublic entities to receive funding. The new language emphasizes awarding funds to entities based on their demonstrated capability to meet established patient and service utilization goals, with a focus on achieving equitable access to services across all regions of the state.

Additionally, the bill repeals Chapter 2273 of the Government Code and Section 32.024(c-1) of the Human Resources Code, which likely contained previous prohibitions or restrictions on the provision of family planning services. The changes are set to take effect on September 1, 2025, reflecting a significant shift in the state's approach to funding and providing women's health services.