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Gov. Greg Abbott orders investigation into Texas hospital over alleged "birth tourism" packages
Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk S.E. Jenkins , as published by CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· July 8, 2026
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Key points Further details on the investigation and the hospital's response are available from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the hospital's statement, which notes that the marketing materials in question are no longer in use. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered an investigation into a hospital's alleged "birth tourism" packages.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered an investigation into a hospital's alleged "birth tourism" packages. The hospital in question is Mission Regional Medical Center, located in the Rio Grande Valley. The governor's investigation is focused on the hospital's advertising of services to foreign travelers, which may be intended to help them obtain US citizenship for their children.
Further details on the investigation and the hospital's response are available from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the hospital's statement, which notes that the marketing materials in question are no longer in use.
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Category: government Published: July 8, 2026 Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW Reading time: 1 min
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