Relating to the provision of an abortion-inducing drug.

HB 4593 requires physicians to be physically present in Texas and conduct an in-person examination when providing an abortion-inducing drug to a pregnant woman. This law amends Texas Health and Safety Code Section 171.063 to mandate this in-person requirement, directly affecting physicians who prescribe such drugs within the state. It also clarifies that this rule applies even to telemedicine consultations that might otherwise be exempt under certain medical specialty provisions (per Occupations Code Section 151.056). The bill takes effect September 1, 2025, and does not address other abortion-related services or restrictions.