Texas SB903 mandates continuing education for physicians on Texas adoption laws.

Texas SB903 introduces new continuing education requirements for physicians treating pregnant women. Specifically, physicians must complete at least two hours of education on Texas adoption laws in the first two renewal periods following their initial registration. This education must cover topics such as the process to terminate parental rights, the ability of a mother to release her newborn for adoption, and the differences between private and foster care adoptions. Additionally, pregnant women must complete at least one hour of education on these topics by December 1, 2025.

Texas SB903 mandates continuing education for physicians on Texas adoption laws.

Texas SB903 introduces new continuing education requirements for physicians treating pregnant women. Specifically, physicians must complete at least two hours of education on Texas adoption laws in the first two renewal periods following their initial registration. This education must cover topics such as the process to terminate parental rights, the ability of a mother to release her newborn for adoption, and the differences between private and foster care adoptions. Additionally, pregnant women must complete at least one hour of education on these topics by December 1, 2025.