SB 2313
bill covering pain management for IUD insertion
Died in committee
Verdict: No flags
Initial review · graded Oct 20, 2026 · Headline, summary and grade are analysis of the bill text, not a finding about any person · How we grade
Caption
relating to health benefit plan coverage of anxiety and pain management in connection with insertion or removal of prescription contraceptive devices.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Summary
Anxiety and pain management, in and out.
The bill requires health plans that already cover prescription contraceptive devices, like IUDs or implants, to also cover evidence-based anxiety and pain management for putting the device in or taking it out. It touches health insurers and the patients on those plans who get these devices. Starting with plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026, pain and anxiety care tied to insertion or removal must be covered.
Labels
Labels: QUICK READ: 132 WORDS. The bill as filed runs 132 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 89R bill as filed runs 441 words (derived, 8,702 graded bills, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).NEVER GOT A HEARING. Filed Mar 11, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Receipt
The receipt
89R-SB2313 · 2025-03-11
SOLD BY
+ 1 coauthor
ITEM
relating to health benefit plan coverage of anxiety and pain management in connection with insertion or removal of prescription contraceptive devices.
WHAT IT DOES
Anxiety and pain management, in and out.
The bill requires health plans that already cover prescription contraceptive devices, like IUDs or implants, to also cover evidence-based anxiety and pain management for putting the device in or taking it out. It touches health insurers and the patients on those plans who get these devices. Starting with plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026, pain and anxiety care tied to insertion or removal must be covered.
CHARGES
[ ] NONE FOUND
TOTAL
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
HISTORY
- Received by the Secretary of the Senate
- Filed
- Read first time
- Referred to Health & Human Services
- Co-author authorized
FILED UNDER
No verified beat found.
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Donors
Not tied to this bill.
Sources
The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Oct 27, 2024 to Jun 30, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC$40,000.00
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$40,000.00
- Cash
- $40,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $40,000.00
Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Dec 11, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100982305, 101012314.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$40,000.00
- Cash
- $40,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $40,000.00
Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Dec 11, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100982305, 101012314.
Votes
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
Fiscal
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
How this was graded
Analysis of text version I by claude-opus-5-5, Oct 20, 2026, against the published rubric.
Sources
Texas Senate · Filed Mar 11, 2025
03/25/2025 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Oct 26, 2026 at 4:20 AM CDT. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
Senate committee · Health & Human Services · Final status: Died in committee
Companion
HB 2076 by Ordaz (identical)
Subjects
Insurance--Health & Accident
FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL
Text
The text as introduced · 132 words
89R6142 DNC-F By: Paxton S.B. No. 2313 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to health benefit plan coverage of anxiety and pain management in connection with insertion or removal of prescription contraceptive devices. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 1369.1031, Insurance Code, is amended by adding Subsection (e) to read as follows: (e) A health benefit plan that provides benefits for prescription contraceptive devices must provide coverage of evidence-based anxiety and pain management related to the insertion or removal of the device. SECTION 2. The change in law made by this Act applies only to a health benefit plan that is delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.