(a) A licensed abortion facility shall ensure patient education/information services are provided to each woman on whom the abortion is to be performed or induced to:
  (1) ensure compliance with Health and Safety Code §171.011 (relating to Informed Consent Required), and §171.012 (relating to Voluntary Informed Consent) concerning informed consent by utilizing the sonogram and election form as set out in Health and Safety Code §171.012, signed by the woman prior to an abortion procedure, and maintained in the patient's clinical record;
  (2) prepare the patient for surgery in a manner that facilitates her safety and comfort;
  (3) assist the patient in reaching a decision about the method of post-procedure birth control she will use, if any, and respect her choices; and
  (4) ensure, when medically appropriate, the patient is advised of the physician's obligation to take all reasonable steps to maintain the life and health of a child who is born alive.
(b) A licensed abortion facility shall, if needed, refer a patient to a licensed mental health practitioner who provides therapeutic intervention.

Source Note: The provisions of this §139.52 adopted to be effective June 28, 2009, 34 TexReg 4125; amended to be effective November 24, 2022, 47 TexReg 7696