Texas HB395 amends abortion laws to include exceptions for pregnancies resulting from sexual assault and repeals certain statutes.

Texas HB395 amends the Health and Safety Code to create an exception for abortions when the pregnancy resulted from sexual assault. It also modifies other sections to clarify that these changes do not authorize certain legal actions or require specific reporting from pregnant patients. Additionally, the bill repeals Chapter 6-1/2, Title 71, Revised Statutes. The changes will take effect immediately if approved by a two-thirds vote in the legislature; otherwise, they will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB395 amends abortion laws to include exceptions for pregnancies resulting from sexual assault and repeals certain statutes.

Texas HB395 amends the Health and Safety Code to create an exception for abortions when the pregnancy resulted from sexual assault. It also modifies other sections to clarify that these changes do not authorize certain legal actions or require specific reporting from pregnant patients. Additionally, the bill repeals Chapter 6-1/2, Title 71, Revised Statutes. The changes will take effect immediately if approved by a two-thirds vote in the legislature; otherwise, they will take effect on September 1, 2025.