Bill > HB2251

This bill modifies Texas abortion laws by expanding the medical exceptions under which a physician can legally perform an abortion. The bill allows abortions when a licensed physician determines, using reasonable medical judgment, that the pregnant woman: has a medical condition risking her current or future health; is pregnant with a fetus with a severe or usually lethal congenital anomaly; is pregnant with multiple fetuses where at least one poses a health risk to another; is experiencing a miscarriage that risks her health; or was impregnated through certain criminal offenses like sexual assault. The bill removes previous language that limited exceptions to only life-threatening conditions and replaces it with these broader health-related circumstances. Additionally, the bill changes disciplinary procedures for physicians, shifting from automatic license revocation to potential referral to the Texas Medical Board for investigation and possible disciplinary action. The bill repeals some previous statutory provisions related to abortion restrictions and is set to take effect on September 1, 2025. The changes aim to provide more flexibility for physicians in performing abortions under specific medical circumstances while maintaining professional oversight.