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Texas AG steps in to multi-state surrogacy dispute
Summary by The Dallas Editorial Desk Phil Prazan , as published by NBC5 DFW
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The baby's surrogate mother, who is carrying a child with a rare heart condition, sought a court order for medical care in Dallas County.
A dispute over the care of a baby has led to the State of Texas intervening in a multi-state case. The baby's surrogate mother, who is carrying a child with a rare heart condition, sought a court order for medical care in Dallas County. The case involves a couple from California who had arranged for the surrogate to carry their child.
A disagreement arose after the baby's diagnosis, with the surrogate expressing concern about the couple's intentions for the child's care. Further details on this developing story are available from NBC DFW, which plans to provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Category: local Published: August 11, 2026 Source: NBC5 DFW Reading time: 1 min
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