88R3781 SRA-D
By: Howard H.B. No. 988
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to informational materials provided through the
alternatives to abortion program.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subtitle B, Title 2, Health and Safety Code, is
amended by adding Chapter 54 to read as follows:
CHAPTER 54. ALTERNATIVES TO ABORTION PROGRAM
Sec. 54.001. DEFINITION. In this chapter, "alternatives to
abortion program" means the program established by the commission
to enhance and increase resources that promote childbirth for women
facing unplanned pregnancy.
Sec. 54.002. REQUIREMENTS FOR INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS. (a)
Informational materials provided through the alternatives to
abortion program, including lesson curricula and promotional
materials, must be medically accurate and scientifically
supported. This subsection applies to materials provided by:
(1) the commission; and
(2) an entity contracted by the commission to provide
services for the alternatives to abortion program.
(b) The executive commissioner may adopt rules to implement
this section.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.