Texas HB4593 requires physicians to be physically present in Texas when providing abortion-inducing drugs to pregnant women.

HB4593 amends the Health and Safety Code to mandate that physicians must be physically present in Texas and personally examine a pregnant woman before providing her with an abortion-inducing drug. The bill also modifies the Occupations Code to ensure that certain consultation services related to the provision of abortion-inducing drugs are subject to state regulations, even if the physician providing the consultation is located in another jurisdiction. The changes take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4593 requires physicians to be physically present in Texas when providing abortion-inducing drugs to pregnant women.

HB4593 amends the Health and Safety Code to mandate that physicians must be physically present in Texas and personally examine a pregnant woman before providing her with an abortion-inducing drug. The bill also modifies the Occupations Code to ensure that certain consultation services related to the provision of abortion-inducing drugs are subject to state regulations, even if the physician providing the consultation is located in another jurisdiction. The changes take effect on September 1, 2025.