Tex. Health and Safety Code § 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.

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.