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State lawmakers to explore banning foreign nationals from using Texas surrogates
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Katlyn Ma, The Texas Tribune , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· July 7, 2026
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Key points This development follows the Texas Republican Party's inclusion of such a ban in its platform last month. Further details on this issue can be found through Houston Public Media, which has been following the story and providing updates as more information becomes available.
State lawmakers are considering a ban on foreign nationals using surrogates in Texas. This development follows the Texas Republican Party's inclusion of such a ban in its platform last month. The proposed ban is based on concerns about the citizenship of children born to foreign nationals via surrogacy in the US.
Further details on this issue can be found through Houston Public Media, which has been following the story and providing updates as more information becomes available.
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Category: News ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) ·
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