Texas HB653 prohibits state and local governments from restricting access to contraceptives and contraceptive information.

Texas HB653 amends the Health and Safety Code to add a new subchapter on contraceptives. It defines "contraceptive" as a drug, device, or method approved by the FDA for preventing pregnancy, and "emergency contraceptive" as a drug with elevated hormones used postcoitally to prevent pregnancy. The bill prohibits state and local governments from restricting individuals' rights to purchase, use, or access information on contraceptives, including emergency contraceptives. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB653 prohibits state and local governments from restricting access to contraceptives and contraceptive information.

Texas HB653 amends the Health and Safety Code to add a new subchapter on contraceptives. It defines "contraceptive" as a drug, device, or method approved by the FDA for preventing pregnancy, and "emergency contraceptive" as a drug with elevated hormones used postcoitally to prevent pregnancy. The bill prohibits state and local governments from restricting individuals' rights to purchase, use, or access information on contraceptives, including emergency contraceptives. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.