Texas HB1559 regulates nonconsensual medical procedures on minors with intersex traits, requiring informed consent and court approval for certain.

HB1559 amends the Texas Family Code to establish guidelines for medical procedures and treatments related to intersex traits in foster children. It defines "intersex trait" and "medical procedure or treatment related to an intersex trait." The bill mandates that a physician must provide detailed information to the child and their caregivers before any procedure or treatment. It also requires a mental health professional to evaluate the child's understanding and voluntary consent. Foster children can consent to treatments if they provide informed consent.

Texas HB1559 regulates nonconsensual medical procedures on minors with intersex traits, requiring informed consent and court approval for certain.

HB1559 amends the Texas Family Code to establish guidelines for medical procedures and treatments related to intersex traits in foster children. It defines "intersex trait" and "medical procedure or treatment related to an intersex trait." The bill mandates that a physician must provide detailed information to the child and their caregivers before any procedure or treatment. It also requires a mental health professional to evaluate the child's understanding and voluntary consent. Foster children can consent to treatments if they provide informed consent.