TX HB2251

Expands exceptions to Texas abortion prohibitions to allow licensed physicians to perform abortions when the pregnant person has a medical condition risking current or future health, the fetus has a severe or usually lethal congenital anomaly, one fetus in a multiple pregnancy poses risk to another, a miscarriage is occurring or likely, or the pregnancy resulted from sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, or prohibited incest

Removes criminal and civil penalties for licensed physicians who perform abortions, shifting enforcement to the Texas Medical Board for investigation and potential disciplinary action rather than prosecution

Eliminates the previous requirement that physicians only perform abortions in a manner providing the best opportunity for fetal survival

Repeals Chapter 6-1/2, Title 71, Revised Statutes (Texas's pre-Roe abortion ban) and removes the related "trigger law" provision from current statute

Effective date is September 1, 2025