Texas Health and Safety Code

§ 171A.102 — DEFENSES

HS § 171A.102Title 2. HEALTH · Part H. PUBLIC HEALTH PROVISIONS · Ch. 171A. ABORTION-INDUCING DRUGS · Art. C. QUI TAM ENFORCEMENT OF PROHIBITIONS RELATING TO ABORTION-INDUCING DRUGS

Statute text

View on source

(a)It is an affirmative defense to an action brought under Section 171A.101 that the defendant:

(1)was unaware the defendant was engaged in the conduct prohibited by Section 171A.051; and

(2)took reasonable precautions to ensure the defendant would not violate Section 171A.051.

(b)It is an affirmative defense to an action brought under Section 171A.101 that:

(1)the imposition of civil liability on the defendant will violate the defendant's rights under federal law, including the United States Constitution;

(2)the defendant:

…

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 5 (H.B. 7), Sec. 2, eff. December 4, 2025.