Published 07/26/2024 5:48:00 p.m.

Texas sues Biden administration to limit teenage access to birth control

Texas has sued the Biden administration, claiming a federal rule conflicts with Texas laws on parental consent for minors seeking contraceptives, according to a press release from Ken Paxton.
The lawsuit seeks to overturn the rule, which prohibits clinics from requiring parental consent for contraceptive services funded under Title X, asserting it violates Texas laws.
Paxton argues the rule infringes on Texas’ authority to regulate medical care for minors and seeks a permanent injunction against its enforcement.

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The Dallas Express News

Paxton sues Biden administration after ruling on availability of contraceptives for teens

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration’s rule making contraception for teens available without parental consent. The suit challenges a federal rule set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under Secretary Xavier Becerra. Paxton notes that the rule conflicts with Texas state laws concerning parental consent requirements for minors seeking contraceptives, per a press release. For deca…

07/27/2024 1:44:05 a.m.

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