Texas § 54.003 SERVICES.

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§ 54.003 — SERVICES.

Texas § 54.003

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Tex. Health and Safety Code Code Ann. § 54.003 (2026).

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Sec. 54.003. SERVICES.

(a)Using the network contractors described under Section 54.002 , the commission shall ensure that services described by this chapter are available throughout this state.

(b)Services provided through the program include:

(1)counseling and mentoring on pregnancy, education, parenting skills, adoption services, life skills, and employment readiness topics;

(2)care coordination for prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal services, including connecting participants to health services;

(3)educational materials and information about pregnancy, parenting, and adoption services;

(4)referrals to governmental and social service programs, including child care, transportation, housing, and state and federal benefit programs;

(5)classes on life skills, personal finance, parenth

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Sec. 54.003. SERVICES. (a) Using the network contractors described under Section 54.002 , the commission shall ensure that services described by this chapter are available throughout this state.
(b) Services provided through the program include:
(1) counseling and mentoring on pregnancy, education, parenting skills, adoption services, life skills, and employment readiness topics;
(2) care coordination for prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal services, including connecting participants to health services;
(3) educational materials and information about pregnancy, parenting, and adoption services;
(4) referrals to governmental and social service programs, including child care, transportation, housing, and state and federal benefit programs;
(5) classes on life skills, personal finance, parenthood, stress management, job training, job readiness, job placement, and educational attainment;
(6) provision of supplies for infant care and pregnancy, including car seats, cribs, maternity clothes, infant diapers, and formula;
(7) housing services; and
(8) assistance in identifying and applying for stable housing services other than housing provided as authorized by Subsection (d).
(c) A service provider participating in the program may not be required to provide all services listed under Subsection (b).
(d) A network contractor may provide housing services under Subsection (b)(7) through a maternity home.
(e) The commission or network contractors may not provide family planning or any abortion-related services through the network.

Legislative History

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1033 (S.B. 24 ), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2023. Amended by: Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 498 (S.B. 1388 ), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2025.