House Bill No. 218 introduces Chapter 170B to the Health and Safety Code, which prohibits the transportation or funding of the transportation of an unemancipated minor from Texas to another state or country for the purpose of obtaining an abortion without the written consent of a parent or a person legally standing in the position of a parent. The bill defines "unemancipated minor" and outlines exceptions to this prohibition, specifically referencing existing exceptions in Section 170A.002 of the Health and Safety Code.

Violations of this prohibition are classified as a criminal offense, with penalties including a second-degree felony, escalating to a first-degree felony if the unborn child dies as a result of the abortion. Additionally, violators face a civil penalty of at least $100,000 per violation, with the attorney general authorized to recover these penalties. The bill also stipulates that it does not impose liability on the unemancipated minor and mandates disciplinary action against healthcare professionals who violate the transportation prohibition. The act is set to take effect 91 days after the legislative session concludes.

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