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Free Enterprise
Property Rights
Personal Responsibility
Limited Government
Individual Liberty
Digest
HB 536 amends Section 62.151 of the Health and Safety Code to require the Child Health Plan (CHIP) to cover prescription contraceptive drugs, supplies, or devices approved by the FDA, provided they are not abortifacients. For individuals under 18, parental, guardian, or conservator consent is required, with allowances for consent from another adult or the minor as authorized under specific sections of the Family Code.
Author (1)
Contact the Author
Rep. Donna Howard
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0631
Capitol Office:
CAP GW.11
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