Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. art. 4512.6 – Exception for Medical Emergency

(a) It is an exception to the application of this chapter that an abortion is procured, performed, or attempted due to a medical emergency.
(b) In this article, "medical emergency" means a condition described by Section 170A.002(b)(2), Health and Safety Code.

Acts 1925, 39th Leg., R.S., S.B. 7, eff. September 1, 1925. Transferred from Art. 1196, Penal Code of Texas, 1925, by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 399 (S.B. 34), pg. 996e, eff. January 1, 1974.

Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 758 (S.B. 31), Sec. 14, eff. June 20, 2025.