Bill Text: TX HB988 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Introduced

Texas House Bill 988

Introduced

Bill Title: Relating to informational materials provided through the alternatives to abortion program.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2023-03-02 - Referred to Public Health [HB988 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HB988-Introduced.html

	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.