Relating to minimum standards for pregnancy resource centers.

HB 2586 establishes minimum standards for pregnancy resource centers (PRCs) in Texas, which are organizations providing pregnancy counseling but not abortions or birth control referrals. The bill requires all PRCs to have at least one licensed obstetrician or gynecologist present during patient services and mandates that the Health and Human Services Commission adopt rules by January 1, 2026, based on existing health care standards for similar facilities. These rules must protect patient health and safety while aligning with current requirements for ambulatory surgical centers. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, directly affecting PRCs operating in Texas that provide pregnancy counseling services.