Relating to the capacity of minors to consent to contraception-related examination or medical treatment.

HB 2585 expands minors' ability to consent to contraception-related medical care without parental involvement. It amends Texas Family Code Section 32.003 by adding subsection (a)(8), allowing minors aged 16 or older to consent to contraception exams or treatment (excluding abortion) if they meet specific criteria like living independently or managing their own finances. The bill defines "contraception" as FDA-approved reversible pregnancy prevention methods. This change directly affects minors meeting these conditions and healthcare providers who can now accept such consent. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.