In Case You Missed It- Notice of New Guidance Document Regarding Chapter 161, Subchapter Y, Health and Safety Code

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) recently released a formal guidance document to clarify how Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 161, Subchapter Y impacts clinical practice. This statute specifically addresses medical interventions for minors experiencing gender dysphoria or identity-related concerns.

As practitioners, it is essential to understand where the "line" is drawn between prohibited facilitation and protected therapeutic support. While the law prohibits providing or facilitating medical transitions for minors—including surgery, puberty blockers, and cross-sex hormones—it does not prohibit all mental health care.

The document can be found below.

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