Relating to family support services provided under a Health and Human Services Commission program.
SB 1388 establishes the Thriving Texas Families Program, a statewide initiative under the Health and Human Services Commission that provides community outreach, consultation, and care coordination for women facing unexpected pregnancies. The program offers "life-affirming" alternatives to abortion through support services, directly affecting pregnant individuals seeking non-abortion options. Key provisions define terms like "abortion services provider" (broadly including those who refer for abortion, fund travel, or provide related information) and "network contractor" (entities delivering program services), shaping eligibility and service delivery. The law, effective September 1, 2025, replaces the previous "alternatives to abortion" program with this new framework.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
Jun 2025
Introduced Feb 19, 2025
Signed Jun 20, 2025
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What changed between versions
Engrossed
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Jun 20, 2025
MODERATE
This bill enrolls the final version of SB 1388, which establishes the Thriving Texas Families Program to provide alternatives to abortion. The enrolled version includes all amendments made during the legislative process, including new eligibility restrictions for service providers, updated definitions to prevent conflicts with abortion services, and provisions to support small service providers.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on family support services as an alternative to abortion, but the enrolled version clarifies eligibility requirements and adds new restrictions on organizations that may receive funding.
DEFINITION
Added and refined definitions for 'Abortion services provider,' 'Affiliate,' 'Network contractor,' 'Governmental entity,' and 'Program' to clarify relationships and restrictions.
ELIGIBILITY
Added new eligibility restrictions in Section 54.011, prohibiting funding for organizations that are hospitals, primarily medical providers, or affiliated with abortion services providers.
REQUIREMENT
Added Section 54.012 to simplify application processes and provide technical assistance for small service providers with annual revenue under $2 million.
Modified Section 54.003 to add new services including housing assistance and clarify that family planning and abortion-related services cannot be provided through the program.
TIMELINE
Established the effective date of September 1, 2025, and required rule adoption by the executive commissioner as soon as practicable.
Floor votes · Senate Apr 2, 2025 · House May 20, 2025
How they voted
24–6
Passed
Total votes 30
Apr 2, 2025
D
Democratic10
60% Nay
R
Republican20
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
58
Key actions
18
Committee
12
Amendments
7
Jun 20, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor
executive
May 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed in the House
lower
May 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed in the Senate
upper
May 22, 2025
Introduced
Senate concurs in House amendment(s)-reported
lower
May 22, 2025
Introduced
Senate concurs in House amendment(s)
upper
May 22, 2025
Introduced
House amendment(s) laid before the Senate
upper
May 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
House passage as amended reported
upper
May 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
May 20, 2025
Amended
Amendment fails of adoption
lower
May 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed to 3rd reading as amended
lower
May 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Amended
lower
May 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
May 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
May 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
May 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
May 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Committee
Referred to Public Health
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced
Received from the Senate
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
upper
Mar 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
Mar 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
Left pending in committee
upper
Mar 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
Testimony taken in committee
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Committee
Referred to Health & Human Services
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
4 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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