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HB 2585 allows minors to consent to contraception-related medical examinations and treatments without requiring parental or guardian approval. The bill amends Section 32.003 of the Texas Family Code to add contraception as a category of medical treatment that a minor may independently consent to, similar to existing provisions for treatment of infectious diseases, pregnancy-related care (excluding abortion), and substance abuse treatment. The bill defines "contraception" as any reversible method of pregnancy prevention approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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