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Texas lawmakers are pushing to ban commercial surrogacy and crack down on “birth tourism” amid fears foreign nationals are using the state as a loophole to secure U.S. citizenship for their children — a concern amplified by a recent Supreme Court ruling. While surrogacy births are still a small fraction of total births, GOP leaders have made eliminating the practice a top legislative priority, calling it “destructive.” Investigations are underway after a hospital was accused of advertising “birth packages” to international clients — though the hospital says the ad was misunderstood. Advocates warn that while exploitation must be addressed, new laws shouldn’t shut down legitimate, ethical fertility treatments. The debate centers on balancing immigration concerns, potential abuse, and the rights of families seeking reproductive options.

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