Texas SB42: Relating to exceptions to certain laws prohibiting abortion.

What the bill says

An act relating to exceptions to certain laws prohibiting abortion.

From the introduced text, August 19, 2025:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to exceptions to certain laws prohibiting abortion. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 170A.002, Health and Safety Code, is amended by adding Subsection (b-1) to read as follows: [ADDED: (b-1)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: It is an exception to the application of Subsection ] [ADDED: (a) that the physician performing, inducing, or attempting the ] [ADDED: abortion determines the abortion is necessary due to:] [ or] [ADDED: (2)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: a life-limiting diagnosis indicating the ] [ADDED: existence of a fetus outside a womb is incompatible with life ] [ADDED: without extraordinary medical interventions.] SECTION 2. Section 171.045, Health and Safety Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 171.045. METHOD OF ABORTION. (a) This section applies only to an abortion authorized under Section[ADDED: 171.046(a)(2)(A) or ] [ADDED: (B)][[DELETED: 171.046(a)(1) or (2)]] in which: (1) the probable post-fertilization age of the unborn child is 20 or more weeks; or (2) the probable post-fertilization age of the unborn child has not been determined but could reasonably be 20 or more weeks. (b) Except as otherwise provided by Section [ADDED: 171.046(a)(2)(C)][[DELETED: 171.046(a)(3)]], a physician performing an abortion under Subsection (a) shall terminate the pregnancy in the manner that, in the physician's reasonable medical judgment, provides the best opportunity …

Sponsors

• Carol Alvarado (D, SD-006) · primary sponsor
• Cesar Blanco (D, SD-029)
• David Cook (R, HD-096)
• Sarah Eckhardt (D, SD-014)
• Roland Gutierrez (D, SD-019)
• Ann Johnson (D, HD-134)
• Jose Menendez (D, SD-026)
• Borris Miles (D, SD-013)
• Royce West (D, SD-023)

Latest actions

1. August 18, 2025: Filed
2. August 18, 2025: Received by the Secretary of the Senate

Common questions

What is SB42?

SB42 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 2nd Special Session): Relating to exceptions to certain laws prohibiting abortion.

What does SB42 do?

In its own words: An act relating to exceptions to certain laws prohibiting abortion.

What is the status of SB42?

Introduced as of August 18, 2025. Latest action: Filed (August 18, 2025).

Who sponsored SB42?

Carol Alvarado (D, SD-006), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB42?

On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=SB00042