A federal appeals court upheld Texas' parental consent law for teen contraception, ruling it does not conflict with Title X.

A federal appeals court ruled that Texas' parental consent law for teen contraception does not conflict with the federal Title X program. The court's decision upholds a Texas law requiring minors to have parental permission to obtain birth control, while Title X aims to encourage family participation in teens' family planning services. The court concluded that both laws reinforce each other rather than conflicting.

March 12, 2024
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