Relating to a restriction on the sale or distribution of an abortion-inducing drug through an Internet website.

HB 1651 restricts the online sale of abortion-inducing drugs in Texas by requiring sellers to obtain verification from a Texas physician who has conducted an in-person medical examination with the patient before shipping the drug to a Texas address. It directly affects online pharmacies or websites distributing these drugs to Texas residents. The bill makes violations a deceptive trade practice under Texas business law, with penalties including state jail felony charges for other violations of the health code. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.