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A Texas court ordered life-saving heart surgery for a newborn with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, overriding the intended Alaska parents’ hesitation to commit to the critical procedures. Attorney General Ken Paxton intervened, arguing the child’s right to survival outweighs surrogacy agreements, fearing the parents might flee the state. While Alaska courts previously upheld surrogate rights, Texas law prioritizes protecting children born in the state. Gabriel, the infant, now must undergo urgent surgeries under court mandate, with a guardian ad litem appointed to safeguard his interests. The surrogacy agency urged mediation, but the court prioritized immediate medical care to save the baby’s life.

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