Texas 89th Legislature
Pregnancy & Childbirth
4 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 5 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
4 bills require immediate attention
Relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside this state with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions; authorizing qui tam actions.
Relating to certain prohibited transactions and logistical support between a governmental entity and an abortion assistance entity or abortion provider for the procurement of an abortion or related services.
Relating to family support services provided under a Health and Human Services Commission program.
Relating to exceptions to otherwise prohibited abortions based on a physician's reasonable medical judgment.
Pregnancy & Childbirth Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
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All Bills (10)
Relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside this state with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions; authorizing qui tam actions.
Relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside this state with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions; authorizing qui tam actions.
Relating to authorizing Medicaid managed care organizations to offer nutrition support services in lieu of other state Medicaid plan services.
Relating to authorizing Medicaid managed care organizations to offer nutrition support services in lieu of other state Medicaid plan services.
Relating to perinatal bereavement care provided by certain hospitals, a perinatal bereavement care initiative, and a perinatal bereavement care hospital recognition program.
Relating to perinatal bereavement care provided by certain hospitals, a perinatal bereavement care initiative, and a perinatal bereavement care hospital recognition program.
Relating to the provision of certain information about Medicaid benefits in relation to newborn children.
Relating to the provision of certain information about Medicaid benefits in relation to newborn children.
Relating to the continuation of the maternal opioid misuse model of care for certain Medicaid recipients.
Relating to the continuation of the maternal opioid misuse model of care for certain Medicaid recipients.
Relating to exceptions to otherwise prohibited abortions based on a physician's reasonable medical judgment.
Relating to exceptions to otherwise prohibited abortions based on a physician's reasonable medical judgment.
Relating to certain prohibited transactions and logistical support between a governmental entity and an abortion assistance entity or abortion provider for the procurement of an abortion or related services.
Relating to certain prohibited transactions and logistical support between a governmental entity and an abortion assistance entity or abortion provider for the procurement of an abortion or related services.
Relating to newborn screening tests for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Relating to newborn screening tests for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care; creating an administrative penalty.
Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care; creating an administrative penalty.
Relating to family support services provided under a Health and Human Services Commission program.
Relating to family support services provided under a Health and Human Services Commission program.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on pregnancy & childbirth passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 10 laws related to pregnancy & childbirth. These bills were authored by 10 different legislators and address various aspects of pregnancy & childbirth policy in Texas.
- Did pregnancy & childbirth bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Pregnancy & Childbirth legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 5 House bills and 5 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most pregnancy & childbirth bills?
- The leading authors of pregnancy & childbirth legislation include Rep. Ann Johnson (D) with 1 bills, Sen. Bryan Hughes (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Donna Campbell (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on pregnancy & childbirth issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for pregnancy & childbirth legislation?
- Among the 10 pregnancy & childbirth bills enacted, 4 have critical compliance urgency and 5 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to pregnancy & childbirth in Texas law?
- Pregnancy & Childbirth legislation frequently overlaps with Health & Human Services Commission, Abortion, Women. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for pregnancy & childbirth legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 5 of the 10 pregnancy & childbirth bills (50%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on pregnancy & childbirth policy.
- When do Texas pregnancy & childbirth laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some pregnancy & childbirth bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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