Governor Issues Executive Order Cracking Down On Birth Tourism Schemes
· Texas Border Business
Governor Greg Abbott has issued an executive order aimed at investigating and eliminating illegal birth tourism schemes in Texas. The order mandates state agencies, including the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the Texas Medical Board, to hold accountable any healthcare providers involved in such activities. Abbott emphasized that Texas will not allow exploitation of immigration laws for profit. The order allows for enforcement actions like revoking licenses and denying state benefits. This follows previous investigations into Texas hospitals promoting birth tourism packages. Texans are encouraged to report any related information to state authorities.
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