Relating to minimum standards for pregnancy resource centers.

SB 1685 establishes minimum health and safety standards for pregnancy resource centers in Texas, which are organizations providing pregnancy counseling or information without offering abortions, birth control referrals, or medical care. The bill requires these centers to have at least one licensed obstetrician or gynecologist present during patient services and aligns their standards with existing health care facility requirements, including those for ambulatory surgical centers. The Health and Human Services Commission must adopt implementing rules by January 1, 2026, and centers violating these standards face disciplinary action under existing licensing laws. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025, directly affecting all pregnancy resource centers operating in Texas.