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A Houston drowning tests whether Texas law gives the right to deny brain death testing
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Katlyn Ma, The Texas Tribune , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The family of 2-year-old Annelise Camp is involved in a lawsuit against Texas Children's Hospital.
A recent drowning incident in Houston is raising questions about Texas law and brain death testing. The family of 2-year-old Annelise Camp is involved in a lawsuit against Texas Children's Hospital. The family is seeking to stop the hospital from testing Annelise for brain death.
State leaders and pro-life groups are supporting the family in this matter. Further details about the case and its implications are available from Houston Public Media, a local source for news and information in the Bellaire area.
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Category: parks Published: June 22, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) Reading time: 1 min
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