Texas HB965 amends abortion laws to allow exceptions for pregnancies resulting from sexual assault and repeals certain abortion prohibitions.

Texas HB965 amends the Health and Safety Code to allow exceptions for abortions when the pregnancy resulted from sexual assault, including cases of aggravated sexual assault and offenses under Section 25.02, Penal Code. It also removes requirements for the pregnant patient to file a police report, provide forensic evidence, or face prosecution of the alleged offense. The bill repeals Chapter 6-1/2, Title 71, Revised Statutes, and clarifies that certain provisions do not legalize prohibited conduct, affect remedies, or restrict local regulations on abortion.

Texas HB965 amends abortion laws to allow exceptions for pregnancies resulting from sexual assault and repeals certain abortion prohibitions.

Texas HB965 amends the Health and Safety Code to allow exceptions for abortions when the pregnancy resulted from sexual assault, including cases of aggravated sexual assault and offenses under Section 25.02, Penal Code. It also removes requirements for the pregnant patient to file a police report, provide forensic evidence, or face prosecution of the alleged offense. The bill repeals Chapter 6-1/2, Title 71, Revised Statutes, and clarifies that certain provisions do not legalize prohibited conduct, affect remedies, or restrict local regulations on abortion.