Relating to exceptions to otherwise prohibited abortions based on a physician's reasonable medical judgment.

Redefined 'medical emergency' to include any life-threatening physical condition arising from pregnancy that places the woman at risk of death or serious impairment of a major bodily function, without requiring the threat to be imminent.

Added new exceptions allowing abortions when a physician determines in reasonable medical judgment that the procedure is necessary to prevent death or serious impairment of a major bodily function.

Added requirements for physicians to document specific medical information before administering abortion-inducing drugs, including verifying pregnancy, determining gestational age, and checking blood type.

Modified requirements for abortions in unlicensed facilities to allow them when performed due to medical emergencies described in the new exception provisions.

Added protections preventing disciplinary action against physicians who exercise reasonable medical judgment in medical emergency situations and clarified that certain communications do not constitute aiding or abetting.

Established a deadline of January 1, 2026, for the State Bar of Texas and Texas Medical Board to provide continuing education courses on abortion laws and medical emergencies.