Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 161.703. Exceptions

(1) puberty suppression or blocking prescription drugs for the purpose of normalizing puberty for a minor experiencing precocious puberty;  or

(2) appropriate and medically necessary procedures or treatments to a child who:

(1) the prescription drug is part of a continuing course of treatment that the child began before June 1, 2023;  and

(2) the child attended 12 or more sessions of mental health counseling or psychotherapy during a period of at least six months before the date the course of treatment described by Subdivision (1) began.

(1) shall wean off the prescription drug over a period of time and in a manner that is safe and medically appropriate and that minimizes the risk of complications;  and

(2) may not switch to or begin a course of treatment on another prescription drug that a physician or health care provider is prohibited from providing to the child under Section 161.702 or otherwise receive a procedure or treatment prohibited by that section.