Do minors in Texas have to gain the consent of a parent before having an abortion?
Yes. A minor (a woman under 18) may not have an abortion unless she obtains written consent from a parent. A minor may bypass the consent requirement by obtaining a court order stating that 1) she is mature and sufficiently well informed to make her own decision; 2) parental notification is not in her best interests; or 3) parental notification may lead to physical, sexual or emotional abuse of the minor. For more information about obtaining a judicial bypass, see Jane’s Due Process. • Do minors in Texas have to obtain consent from a parent before obtaining some services (such as some forms of birth control, Pap tests, well-woman exams, treatment for bladder and yeast infections, and other services)? Yes. Minors who wish to obtain the above services must get parental permission. This mandate does not apply to Title X clinics. Minors can receive condoms, birth control foam or film, information about birth control, pregnancy tests and diagnosis and treatment for certain sexually transmit
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