Relating to leave for state employees for prenatal care.

HB 301 requires Texas state employers to provide up to 20 hours of unpaid leave per fiscal year for employees to attend prenatal care appointments. It directly affects all state employees in the executive, judicial, and legislative branches who need to schedule medical appointments related to pregnancy. The bill defines "prenatal care" to include physical exams, medical procedures, monitoring/testing, and provider discussions about pregnancy. This leave is in addition to existing leave benefits under state law and takes effect September 1, 2025.