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Texas Probes Birth Tourism Allegations | Texas News
Governor Greg Abbott has launched a probe into Mission Regional Medical Center after allegations surfaced that the hospital marketed “birth packages” to foreign nationals seeking to give birth in Texas — a practice known as birth tourism. The governor is concerned the hospital may have exploited U.S. hospitality for profit, potentially violating state laws or contracts, and has ordered any findings to be referred to the Attorney General for possible legal action. The hospital denies involvement in unlawful activity, says the ads are no longer active, and pledges full cooperation. Abbott plans…
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